Definitions

(a) “Vessel” means a craft used, or capable of being used, for transportation on water, and includes every description of watercraft or other contrivance used, or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, but does not include aircraft. (b) “Aircraft” means any craft now known or hereafter invented for transportation use in the air, and includes every description of craft or other contrivance used or capable of being used as a means of transportation in flight or in the air. (c) “Merchandise” means goods, wares, and chattels of every description, and includes merchandise the importation if which is prohibited. (d) “Person” includes any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, trust, or any group or combination action as a unit and the plural, as well as the singular number as may be appropriate. (e) “Master” means the person having the command of the aircraft, vessel, or contrivance. (f) “Day” means the time from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or from 0800 hours to 1700 hours). (g) “Night” means the time from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next day (or from 1700 hours to 0800 hours the next day). (h) “Collector” means the Director of Customs, sworn Customs Officers, and any persons authorized to perform the duties of the Collector of Customs. (i) “Entry” means the manner of submitting the required documentation or electronic data required by this Chapter to the appropriate Customs Office to secure the release of imported or exported merchandise, clearance of arriving or departing conveyances, and arriving individuals. (j) “Customs Storehouse” is a place, facility, location, or warehouse designated and authorized by the Collector of Customs for the housing and securing of unladed cargo, baggage, merchandise, and property awaiting formal customs entry and permission for release. SOURCE: GC § 47107. Amended by P.L. 35-105:2 (Oct. 30, 2020).