# 31 CFR § 515.204: Importation of and dealings in certain merchandise

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.204

## Section

- **Citation:** 31 CFR § 515.204
- **Heading:** Importation of and dealings in certain merchandise
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 31—Money and Finance: Treasury > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Money and Finance > CHAPTER V—OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > PART 515—CUBAN ASSETS CONTROL REGULATIONS > Subpart B—Prohibitions

## Text

(a) Except as specifically authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury (or any person, agency, or instrumentality designated by him) by means of regulations, rulings, instructions, licenses, or otherwise, no person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States may purchase, transport, import, or otherwise deal in or engage in any transaction with respect to any merchandise outside the United States if such merchandise:
(1) Is of Cuban origin; or
(2) Is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or
(3) Is made or derived in whole or in part of any article which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba.
(b) [Reserved]

## Nearby sections

- [31 CFR § 515.101 § 515.101 Relation of this part to other laws and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.101.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.201 § 515.201 Transactions involving designated foreign countries or their nationals; effective date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.201.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.202 § 515.202 Transactions with respect to securities registered or inscribed in the name of a designated national.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.202.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.203 § 515.203 Effect of transfers violating the provisions of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.203.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.204 § 515.204 Importation of and dealings in certain merchandise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.204.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.205 § 515.205 Holding of certain types of blocked property in interest-bearing accounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.205.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.206 § 515.206 Exempt transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.206.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.207 § 515.207 Entry of vessels engaged in trade with Cuba.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.207.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.208 § 515.208 Restrictions on loans, credits and other financing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.208.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.209 § 515.209 Restrictions on direct financial transactions with certain entities and subentities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.209.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.210 § 515.210 Restrictions on lodging, paying for lodging, or making reservations at certain properties in Cuba.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.210.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.301 § 515.301 Foreign country.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.301.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.302 § 515.302 National.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.302.md)
- [31 CFR § 515.303 § 515.303 Nationals of more than one foreign country.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.303.md)

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