§891u. Definitions

(a) When used in this Act, and for the purposes of this Act only, the words "foreign trade" mean trade between the United States, its Territories or possessions, or the District of Columbia and a foreign country: Provided, however, That the loading or the unloading of cargo, mail, or passengers at any port in any Territory or possession of the United States shall be construed to be foreign trade if the stop at such Territory or possession is an intermediate stop on what would otherwise be a voyage in foreign trade.

(b) When used in this Act the term "citizen of the United States" includes a corporation, partnership, or association only if it is a citizen of the United States within the meaning of section 802 of this Appendix.

(May 22, 1928, ch. 675, §703, 45 Stat. 698 .)

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, means act May 22, 1928, ch. 675, 45 Stat. 689 , as amended, known as the Merchant Marine Act, 1928, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 891x of this Appendix and Tables.