### Question
How does the law define foreign carrier?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 42301*, **foreign carrier** is defined as:

> an ocean common carrier a majority of whose vessels are documented under the laws of a foreign country

#### 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**

