Title 31

PART 515

Part 515 - Cuban Assets Control Regulations

PART 515 - CUBAN ASSETS CONTROL REGULATIONS Authority:22 U.S.C. 2370(a), 6001-6010, 7201-7211; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 4301-4341; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); 22 U.S.C. 6021-6091; Pub. L. 105-277, 112 Stat. 2681; Pub. L. 111-8, 123 Stat. 524; Pub. L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3034; E.O. 9989, 13 FR 4891, 3 CFR, 1943-1948 Comp., p. 748; Proc. 3447, 27 FR 1085, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 157; E.O. 12854, 58 FR 36587, 3 CFR, 1993 Comp., p. 614. Source:28 FR 6974, July 9, 1963, unless otherwise noted.

31:3.1.1.1.4.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Relation of This Part to Other Laws and Regulations
31:3.1.1.1.4.1.1.1SECTION 515.101
   515.101 Relation of this part to other laws and regulations.
31:3.1.1.1.4.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Prohibitions
31:3.1.1.1.4.2.1.1SECTION 515.201
   515.201 Transactions involving designated foreign countries or their nationals; effective date.
31:3.1.1.1.4.2.1.2SECTION 515.202
   515.202 Transactions with respect to securities registered or inscribed in the name of a designated national.
31:3.1.1.1.4.2.1.3SECTION 515.203
   515.203 Effect of transfers violating the provisions of this part.
31:3.1.1.1.4.2.1.4SECTION 515.204
   515.204 Importation of and dealings in certain merchandise.
31:3.1.1.1.4.2.1.5SECTION 515.205
   515.205 Holding of certain types of blocked property in interest-bearing accounts.
31:3.1.1.1.4.2.1.6SECTION 515.206
   515.206 Exempt transactions.
31:3.1.1.1.4.2.1.7SECTION 515.207
   515.207 Entry of vessels engaged in trade with Cuba.
31:3.1.1.1.4.2.1.8SECTION 515.208
   515.208 Restrictions on loans, credits and other financing.
31:3.1.1.1.4.2.1.9SECTION 515.209
   515.209 Restrictions on direct financial transactions with certain entities and subentities.
31:3.1.1.1.4.2.1.10SECTION 515.210
   515.210 Restrictions on lodging, paying for lodging, or making reservations at certain properties in Cuba.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - General Definitions
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.1SECTION 515.301
   515.301 Foreign country.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.2SECTION 515.302
   515.302 National.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.3SECTION 515.303
   515.303 Nationals of more than one foreign country.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.4SECTION 515.305
   515.305 Designated national.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.5SECTION 515.306
   515.306 Specially designated national.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.6SECTION 515.307
   515.307 Unblocked national.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.7SECTION 515.308
   515.308 Person.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.8SECTION 515.309
   515.309 Transactions.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.9SECTION 515.310
   515.310 Transfer.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.10SECTION 515.311
   515.311 Property; property interests.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.11SECTION 515.312
   515.312 Interest.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.12SECTION 515.313
   515.313 Property subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.13SECTION 515.314
   515.314 Banking institution.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.14SECTION 515.316
   515.316 License.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.15SECTION 515.317
   515.317 General license.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.16SECTION 515.318
   515.318 Specific license.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.17SECTION 515.319
   515.319 Blocked account.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.18SECTION 515.320
   515.320 Domestic bank.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.19SECTION 515.321
   515.321 United States; continental United States.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.20SECTION 515.322
   515.322 Authorized trade territory; member of the authorized trade territory.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.21SECTION 515.323
   515.323 Occupied area.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.22SECTION 515.325
   515.325 National securities exchange.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.23SECTION 515.326
   515.326 Custody of safe deposit boxes.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.24SECTION 515.327
   515.327 Blocked estate of a decedent.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.25SECTION 515.329
   515.329 Person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; person subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.26SECTION 515.330
   515.330 Person within the United States.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.27SECTION 515.331
   515.331 Merchandise.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.28SECTION 515.332
   515.332 Information and informational materials.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.29SECTION 515.333
   515.333 Depository institution.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.30SECTION 515.334
   515.334 United States national.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.31SECTION 515.335
   515.335 Permanent resident alien.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.32SECTION 515.336
   515.336 Confiscated.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.33SECTION 515.337
   515.337 Prohibited officials of the Government of Cuba.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.34SECTION 515.338
   515.338 Prohibited members of the Cuban Communist Party.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.35SECTION 515.339
   515.339 Close relative.
31:3.1.1.1.4.3.1.36SECTION 515.340
   515.340 Self-employed individual.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Interpretations
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.1SECTION 515.401
   515.401 Reference to amended sections.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.2SECTION 515.402
   515.402 Effect of amendment of sections of this part or of other orders, etc.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.3SECTION 515.403
   515.403 Termination and acquisition of the interest of a designated national.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.4SECTION 515.404
   515.404 Transactions between principal and agent.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.5SECTION 515.405
   515.405 Exportation of securities, currency, checks, drafts and promissory notes.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.6SECTION 515.406
   515.406 Drafts under irrevocable letters of credit; documentary drafts.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.7SECTION 515.407
   515.407 Administration of blocked estates of decedents.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.8SECTION 515.408
   515.408 Access to certain safe deposit boxes prohibited.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.9SECTION 515.409
   515.409 Certain payments to a designated foreign country and nationals through third countries.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.10SECTION 515.410
   515.410 Dealing abroad in Cuban-origin commodities.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.11SECTION 515.411-515.413
   515.411-515.413 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.12SECTION 515.415
   515.415 Travel to Cuba; transportation of certain Cuban nationals.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.13SECTION 515.416-515.419
   515.416-515.419 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.14SECTION 515.420
   515.420 Travel to Cuba.
31:3.1.1.1.4.4.1.15SECTION 515.421
   515.421 Transactions ordinarily incident to a licensed transaction.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.1SECTION 515.501
   515.501 General and specific licensing procedures.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.2SECTION 515.502
   515.502 Effect of subsequent license or authorization.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.3SECTION 515.503
   515.503 Exclusion from licenses and authorizations.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.4SECTION 515.504
   515.504 Certain judicial proceedings with respect to property of designated nationals.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.5SECTION 515.505
   515.505 Certain Cuban nationals unblocked.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.6SECTION 515.506-515.507
   515.506-515.507 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.7SECTION 515.508
   515.508 Payments to blocked accounts in domestic banks.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.8SECTION 515.509
   515.509 Entries in certain accounts for normal service charges.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.9SECTION 515.510
   515.510 Payments to the United States, States and political subdivisions.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.10SECTION 515.511
   515.511 Transactions by certain business enterprises.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.11SECTION 515.512
   515.512 Provision of certain legal services authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.12SECTION 515.513
   515.513 Purchase and sale of certain securities.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.13SECTION 515.514
   515.514 Payment of dividends and interest on and redemption and collection of securities.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.14SECTION 515.515
   515.515 Transfers of securities to blocked accounts in domestic banks.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.15SECTION 515.516
   515.516 Voting and soliciting of proxies on securities.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.16SECTION 515.517
   515.517 Access to safe deposit boxes under certain conditions.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.17SECTION 515.518
   515.518 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.18SECTION 515.519
   515.519 Limited payments from accounts of United States citizens abroad.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.19SECTION 515.520
   515.520 Payments from accounts of United States citizens in employ of United States in foreign countries and certain other persons.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.20SECTION 515.521
   515.521 U.S. assets of certain Cuban corporations.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.21SECTION 515.522
   515.522 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.22SECTION 515.523
   515.523 Transactions incident to the administration of decedents' estates.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.23SECTION 515.524
   515.524 Payment from, and transactions in the administration of certain trusts and estates.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.24SECTION 515.525
   515.525 Certain transfers as a consequence of the existence or change of marital status authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.25SECTION 515.526
   515.526 Transactions involving blocked life insurance policies.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.26SECTION 515.527
   515.527 Certain transactions with respect to United States intellectual property.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.27SECTION 515.528
   515.528 Certain transactions with respect to blocked foreign intellectual property.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.28SECTION 515.529
   515.529 Powers of attorney.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.29SECTION 515.530
   515.530 Exportation of powers of attorney or instructions relating to certain types of transactions.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.30SECTION 515.532
   515.532 Completion of certain securities transactions.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.31SECTION 515.533
   515.533 Exportations from the United States to Cuba; reexportations to Cuba; importation and servicing or repair of certain items previously exported or reexported to Cuba.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.32SECTION 515.534
   515.534 Negotiation of, and entry into, contingent contracts relating to transactions prohibited by this part.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.33SECTION 515.535
   515.535 Exchange of certain securities.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.34SECTION 515.536
   515.536 Certain transactions with respect to merchandise affected by § 515.204.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.35SECTION 515.540
   515.540 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.36SECTION 515.542
   515.542 Mail and telecommunications-related transactions.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.37SECTION 515.543
   515.543 Proof of origin.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.38SECTION 515.544
   515.544 Certain gifts sent to the United States.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.39SECTION 515.545
   515.545 Transactions related to information and informational materials.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.40SECTION 515.546
   515.546 Accounts of Cuban sole proprietorships.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.41SECTION 515.547
   515.547 Certain transactions related to medical research and Cuban-origin pharmaceuticals; research samples.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.42SECTION 515.548
   515.548 Overflight payments, emergency landings, and air ambulance services authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.43SECTION 515.549
   515.549 Bank accounts and other property of non-Cuban decedents in Cuba on or after July 8, 1963.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.44SECTION 515.550
   515.550 Certain vessel transactions authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.45SECTION 515.551
   515.551 Joint bank accounts.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.46SECTION 515.552
   515.552 Proceeds of insurance policies.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.47SECTION 515.553
   515.553 Bank accounts of official representatives in Cuba of foreign governments.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.48SECTION 515.554
   515.554 Transfers of abandoned property under State laws.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.49SECTION 515.555
   515.555 Assets of Cuban firms wholly or substantially owned by U.S. citizens.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.50SECTION 515.556
   515.556 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.51SECTION 515.557
   515.557 Accounts of Cuban partnerships.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.52SECTION 515.558
   515.558 Bunkering of Cuban vessels and fueling of Cuban aircraft by American-owned or controlled foreign firms.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.53SECTION 515.559
   515.559 Certain export and import transactions by U.S.-owned or -controlled foreign firms.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.54SECTION 515.560
   515.560 Travel-related transactions to, from, and within Cuba by persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.55SECTION 515.561
   515.561 Family visits.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.56SECTION 515.562
   515.562 Official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.57SECTION 515.563
   515.563 Journalistic activities in Cuba.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.58SECTION 515.564
   515.564 Professional research and professional meetings in Cuba.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.59SECTION 515.565
   515.565 Educational activities.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.60SECTION 515.566
   515.566 Religious activities in Cuba.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.61SECTION 515.567
   515.567 Public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.62SECTION 515.568
   515.568 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.63SECTION 515.569
   515.569 Foreign passengers' baggage.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.64SECTION 515.570
   515.570 Remittances.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.65SECTION 515.571
   515.571 Certain transactions incident to travel to, from, and within the United States by Cuban nationals.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.66SECTION 515.572
   515.572 Provision of travel, carrier, other transportation-related, and remittance forwarding services.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.67SECTION 515.573
   515.573 Physical presence and business presence in Cuba authorized; Cuban news bureaus.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.68SECTION 515.574
   515.574 Support for the Cuban People.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.69SECTION 515.575
   515.575 Humanitarian projects.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.70SECTION 515.576
   515.576 Activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.71SECTION 515.577
   515.577 Authorized transactions necessary and ordinarily incident to publishing.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.72SECTION 515.578
   515.578 Exportation, reexportation, and importation of certain internet-based services; importation of software.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.73SECTION 515.579
   515.579 Funds transfers for third-country official missions and certain intergovernmental organizations.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.74SECTION 515.580
   515.580 Global insurance policies covering individuals traveling to Cuba.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.75SECTION 515.581
   515.581 Transactions related to conferences in third countries.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.76SECTION 515.582
   515.582 Importation of certain goods and services produced by independent Cuban entrepreneurs.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.77SECTION 515.583
   515.583 Provision of certain goods and services to Cuban nationals sequestered aboard vessels in U.S. ports.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.78SECTION 515.584
   515.584 Certain financial transactions involving Cuba.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.79SECTION 515.585
   515.585 Certain transactions in third countries.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.80SECTION 515.586
   515.586 Cuban official missions in the United States.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.81SECTION 515.587
   515.587 Remittances from Cuban nationals to persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.82SECTION 515.588
   515.588 Certain Cuban legal services authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.83SECTION 515.589
   515.589 Authorization of emergency medical services.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.84SECTION 515.590
   515.590 Certain grants, scholarships, and awards.
31:3.1.1.1.4.5.1.85SECTION 515.591
   515.591 Services related to infrastructure.
31:3.1.1.1.4.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Reports
31:3.1.1.1.4.6.1.1SECTION 515.601
   515.601 Records and reports.
31:3.1.1.1.4.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Penalties
31:3.1.1.1.4.7.1.1SECTION 515.701
   515.701 Penalties.
31:3.1.1.1.4.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Procedures
31:3.1.1.1.4.8.1.1SECTION 515.801
   515.801 Procedures.
31:3.1.1.1.4.8.1.2SECTION 515.802
   515.802 Delegation by the Secretary of the Treasury.
31:3.1.1.1.4.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Miscellaneous Provisions
31:3.1.1.1.4.9.1.1SECTION 515.901
   515.901 Paperwork Reduction Act notice.