---
kind: "unit"
title: "46"
title_heading: "Shipping"
key: "chII/subchJ/part381"
level: "part"
label: "Part 381"
heading: "Cargo Preference—u.s.-Flag Vessels"
release: "ecfr-current"
date: "2026-08-27"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/chII-subchJ-part381"
sections_count: 9
---

# Part 381 — Cargo Preference—u.s.-Flag Vessels

Title 46 C.F.R. — Shipping › Chapter II — Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation › Subchapter J — Miscellaneous

## Sections

- [§381.1. Purpose.](/cfr/46/381.1.md)
- [§381.2. Definitions.](/cfr/46/381.2.md)
- [§381.3. Reporting information and procedure.](/cfr/46/381.3.md)
- [§381.4. Fair and reasonable participation.](/cfr/46/381.4.md)
- [§381.5. Fix American-flag tonnage first.](/cfr/46/381.5.md)
- [§381.6. Informal grievance procedure.](/cfr/46/381.6.md)
- [§381.7. Federal Grant, Guaranty, Loan and Advance of Funds Agreements.](/cfr/46/381.7.md)
- [§381.8. Subsidized vessel participation.](/cfr/46/381.8.md)
- [§381.9. Available U.S.-flag service.](/cfr/46/381.9.md)