46 USC Appendix 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 sections 802 and 803 of this Appendix.