Code of Federal Regulations Title 41. Public Contracts and Property Management § 41.102–117.140 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, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590, http://marad.dot.gov/. Tel. 1–800–987–3524. E–mail:  cargo.marad@dot.gov.