### Question
How is the "vessel" defined?


### Answer
The term **vessel** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1401* as follows -

> every description of water craft or other contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation in water, but does not include aircraft.

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part I-Definitions and National Customs Automation Program > subpart a-definitions**

