### Question
How does the law define ferry?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1451*, **ferry** is defined as:

> a passenger service operated with the use of vessels which arrive in the United States on regular schedules at intervals of at least once each hour during any period in which customs service is to be furnished without reimbursement as above provided.

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part II-Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles**

