# 31 C.F.R. § 560.308 (2026): Importation of goods

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_308

## Section

- **Citation:** 31 C.F.R. § 560.308 (2026)
- **Heading:** Importation of goods
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 31 CFR: Money and Finance: Treasury / Chapter V: OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY / Part 560: IRANIAN TRANSACTIONS AND SANCTIONS REGULATIONS / Subpart C: General Definitions / § 560.308: § 560.308   Importation of goods.

## Text

With respect to goods (including software), the term
importation
means the bringing of any goods into the United States, except that in the case of goods transported by vessel,
importation
means the bringing of any goods into the United States with the intent to unlade them.

## Nearby sections

- [31 C.F.R. § 560.301 (2026) § 560.301   Effective date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_301.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.303 (2026) § 560.303   Iran; Iranian.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_303.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.304 (2026) § 560.304   Government of Iran.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_304.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.305 (2026) § 560.305   Person; entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_305.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.306 (2026) § 560.306   Iranian-origin goods or services; goods or services owned or controlled by the Government of Iran.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_306.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.307 (2026) § 560.307   United States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_307.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.308 (2026) § 560.308   Importation of goods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_308.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.310 (2026) § 560.310   License.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_310.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.311 (2026) § 560.311   General license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_311.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.312 (2026) § 560.312   Specific license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_312.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.313 (2026) § 560.313   Entity owned or controlled by the Government of Iran.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_313.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.314 (2026) § 560.314   United States person; U.S. person.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_314.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.315 (2026) § 560.315   Information or informational materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_315.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 560.316 (2026) § 560.316   New investment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P560_S560_316.md)

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