### Question
How is the term United States carrier defined?


### Answer
The term **United States carrier** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 42301* as the following:

> an ocean common carrier operating vessels documented under the laws of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 42301*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Regulation of Ocean Shipping > Part B-Actions To Address Foreign Practices > CHAPTER 423-FOREIGN SHIPPING PRACTICES**

