41 C.F.R. Subpart D—Restrictions That Affect International Transportation of Freight and Household Goods
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management
Several statutes mandate the use of U.S. flag carriers for international shipments (see 48 CFR part 47, subparts 47.4 and 47.5). For example: (a) Arrangements for international air transportation services must follow the Fly America Act (International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974) (49 U.S.C. 40118); and (b) International movement of property by water is subject to the cargo preference laws (see 46 CFR part 381 and 48 CFR part 47, subpart 47.5), which require the use of a U.S. flag carrier when service is available. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) monitors agency compliance of these laws. All Government shippers must send a rated copy of the ocean carrier's bill of lading to MARAD within 30 days of loading aboard a vessel to:
Department of Transportation Maritime Commission Office of Cargo Preference 400 7th Street, SW. Washington, DC 20590 http://www.marad.dot.gov/ Tel. 1–800–9US-FLAG E-mail: [email protected] Note to
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 102–117—TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Subpart D—Restrictions That Affect International Transportation of Freight and Household Goods
§ 102-117.135 What are the international transportation restrictions?
§ 102-117.140 What is cargo preference?
Cargo preference is the statutory requirement that all, or a portion of all, ocean-borne cargo that moves internationally be transported on U.S. flag vessels. Deviations or waivers from the cargo preference laws must be approved by:
Department of Transportation Maritime Administration Office of Cargo Preference 400 7th Street, SW. Washington, DC 20590 http://www.marad.dot.gov/ Tel. 1–800–9US-FLAG e-mail: [email protected]
[65 FR 60060, Oct. 6, 2000; 65 FR 81405, Dec. 26, 2000]
§ 102-117.145 What are coastwise laws?
Coastwise laws refer to laws governing shipment of freight, household goods and passengers by water between points in the United States or its territories. The purpose of these laws is to assure reliable shipping service and the existence of a maritime capability in times of war or national emergency (see section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, 46 App. U.S.C. 883, 19 CFR 4.80).
§ 102-117.150 What do I need to know about coastwise laws?
You need to know that:
(a) Goods transported entirely or partly by water between U.S. points, either directly or via a foreign port, must travel in U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) authorized U.S. Flag vessels;
(b) There are exceptions and limits for the U.S. Island territories and possessions in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (see §102–117.155); and
(c) The Secretary of the Treasury is empowered to impose monetary penalties against agencies that violate the coastwise laws.
§ 102-117.155 Where do I go for further information about coastwise laws?
You may refer to 46 App. U.S.C. 883, 19 CFR 4.80, DOT MARAD, the U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Customs Service for further information on exceptions to the coastwise laws.
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