# 31 CFR § 515.207: Entry of vessels engaged in trade with Cuba

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-515.207

## Section

- **Citation:** 31 CFR § 515.207
- **Heading:** Entry of vessels engaged in trade with Cuba
- **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

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,
(a) No vessel that enters a port or place in Cuba to engage in the trade of goods or the purchase or provision of services, may enter a U.S. port for the purpose of loading or unloading freight for a period of 180 days from the date the vessel departed from a port or place in Cuba; and
(b) No vessel carrying goods or passengers to or from Cuba or carrying goods in which Cuba or a Cuban national has an interest may enter a U.S. port with such goods or passengers on board.
Note to § 515.207:
For the waiver of the prohibitions contained in this section for vessels engaged in certain trade and travel with Cuba, see § 515.550.
[58 FR 34710, June 29, 1993, as amended at 66 FR 36687, July 12, 2001; 80 FR 2292, Jan. 16, 2015; 80 FR 56918, Sept. 21, 2015]

## Nearby sections

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- [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)
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- [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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