Title 31

PART 560

Part 560 - Iranian Transactions And Sanctions Regulations

PART 560 - IRANIAN TRANSACTIONS AND SANCTIONS REGULATIONS Authority:3 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 2339B, 2332d; 22 U.S.C. 2349aa-9; 22 U.S.C. 7201-7211; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); 22 U.S.C. 8501-8551; 22 U.S.C. 8513a; 22 U.S.C. 8701-8795; E.O. 12613, 52 FR 41940, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 256; E.O. 12957, 60 FR 14615, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 332; E.O. 12959, 60 FR 24757, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 356; E.O. 13059, 62 FR 44531, 3 CFR, 1997 Comp., p. 217; E.O. 13599, 77 FR 6659, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 215; E.O. 13846, 83 FR 38939, 3 CFR, 2018 Comp., p. 854. Source:77 FR 64666, Oct. 22, 2012, unless otherwise noted.

• Authority: 3 U.S.C. 301; 18 U.S.C. 2339B, 2332d; 22 U.S.C. 2349aa-9; 22 U.S.C. 7201-7211; 31 U.S.C. 321(b); 50 U.S.C. 1601-1651, 1701-1706; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note); 22 U.S.C. 8501-8551; 22 U.S.C. 8513a; 22 U.S.C. 8701-8795; E.O. 12613, 52 FR 41940, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 256; E.O. 12957, 60 FR 14615, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 332; E.O. 12959, 60 FR 24757, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 356; E.O. 13059, 62 FR 44531, 3 CFR, 1997 Comp., p. 217; E.O. 13599, 77 FR 6659, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 215; E.O. 13846, 83 FR 38939, 3 CFR, 2018 Comp., p. 854.
• Source: 77 FR 64666, Oct. 22, 2012, unless otherwise noted.

31:3.1.1.1.22.1	SUBPART A	Subpart A - Relation of This Part to Other Laws and Regulations
31:3.1.1.1.22.1.1.1	SECTION 560.101	560.101 Relation of this part to other laws and regulations.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2	SUBPART B	Subpart B - Prohibitions
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.1	SECTION 560.201	560.201 Prohibited importation of goods or services from Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.2	SECTION 560.202	560.202 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.3	SECTION 560.203	560.203 Evasions; attempts; causing violations; conspiracies.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.4	SECTION 560.204	560.204 Prohibited exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply of goods, technology, or services to Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.5	SECTION 560.205	560.205 Prohibited reexportation of goods, technology, or services to Iran or the Government of Iran by persons other than United States persons; exceptions.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.6	SECTION 560.206	560.206 Prohibited trade-related transactions with Iran; goods, technology, or services.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.7	SECTION 560.207	560.207 Prohibited investment.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.8	SECTION 560.208	560.208 Prohibited facilitation by United States persons of transactions by foreign persons.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.9	SECTION 560.209	560.209 Prohibited transactions with respect to the development of Iranian petroleum resources.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.10	SECTION 560.210	560.210 Exempt transactions.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.11	SECTION 560.211	560.211 Prohibited transactions involving blocked property.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.12	SECTION 560.212	560.212 Effect of transfers violating the provisions of this part.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.13	SECTION 560.213	560.213 Holding of funds in interest-bearing accounts; investment and reinvestment.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.14	SECTION 560.214	560.214 Expenses of maintaining blocked physical property; liquidation of blocked property.
31:3.1.1.1.22.2.1.15	SECTION 560.215	560.215 Prohibitions on foreign entities owned or controlled by U.S. persons.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3	SUBPART C	Subpart C - General Definitions
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.1	SECTION 560.301	560.301 Effective date.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.2	SECTION 560.302	560.302 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.3	SECTION 560.303	560.303 Iran; Iranian.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.4	SECTION 560.304	560.304 Government of Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.5	SECTION 560.305	560.305 Person; entity.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.6	SECTION 560.306	560.306 Iranian-origin goods or services; goods or services owned or controlled by the Government of Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.7	SECTION 560.307	560.307 United States.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.8	SECTION 560.308	560.308 Importation of goods.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.9	SECTION 560.309	560.309 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.10	SECTION 560.310	560.310 License.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.11	SECTION 560.311	560.311 General license.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.12	SECTION 560.312	560.312 Specific license.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.13	SECTION 560.313	560.313 Entity owned or controlled by the Government of Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.14	SECTION 560.314	560.314 United States person; U.S. person.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.15	SECTION 560.315	560.315 Information or informational materials.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.16	SECTION 560.316	560.316 New investment.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.17	SECTION 560.317	560.317 Credits or loans.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.18	SECTION 560.318	560.318 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.19	SECTION 560.319	560.319 United States depository institution.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.20	SECTION 560.320	560.320 Iranian accounts.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.21	SECTION 560.321	560.321 United States registered broker or dealer in securities.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.22	SECTION 560.322	560.322 Blocked account; blocked property.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.23	SECTION 560.323	560.323 Interest.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.24	SECTION 560.324	560.324 Iranian financial institution.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.25	SECTION 560.325	560.325 Property; property interest.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.26	SECTION 560.326	560.326 Transfer.
31:3.1.1.1.22.3.1.27	SECTION 560.327	560.327 U.S. financial institution.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4	SUBPART D	Subpart D - Interpretations
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.1	SECTION 560.401	560.401 Reference to amended sections.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.2	SECTION 560.402	560.402 Effect of amendment.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.3	SECTION 560.403	560.403 Transshipment or transit through Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.4	SECTION 560.404	560.404 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.5	SECTION 560.405	560.405 Transactions ordinarily incident to a licensed transaction authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.6	SECTION 560.406	560.406 Transshipment or transit through the United States.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.7	SECTION 560.407	560.407 Transactions related to Iranian-origin goods.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.8	SECTION 560.408	560.408 Importation into and release from a bonded warehouse or foreign trade zone.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.9	SECTION 560.409	560.409 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.10	SECTION 560.410	560.410 Provision of services.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.11	SECTION 560.411	560.411 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.12	SECTION 560.412	560.412 Extensions of credit or loans to Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.13	SECTION 560.413	560.413 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.14	SECTION 560.414	560.414 Reexportation of certain U.S.-origin goods exported prior to May 7, 1995.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.15	SECTION 560.415	560.415 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.16	SECTION 560.416	560.416 Brokering services.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.17	SECTION 560.417	560.417 Facilitation; change of policies and procedures; referral of business opportunities offshore.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.18	SECTION 560.418	560.418 Release of technology or software in the United States or a third country.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.19	SECTION 560.419	560.419 U.S. employment of persons ordinarily resident in Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.20	SECTION 560.420	560.420 Reexportation by non-U.S. persons of certain foreign-made products containing U.S.-origin goods or technology.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.21	SECTION 560.421	560.421 Setoffs prohibited.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.22	SECTION 560.422	560.422 Termination and acquisition of an interest in blocked property.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.23	SECTION 560.423	560.423 Offshore transactions involving blocked property.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.24	SECTION 560.424	560.424 Payments from blocked accounts to satisfy obligations prohibited.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.25	SECTION 560.425	560.425 Entities owned by a person whose property and interests in property are blocked.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.26	SECTION 560.426	560.426 Charitable contributions.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.27	SECTION 560.427	560.427 Exportation, reexportation, sale or supply of financial services to Iran or the Government of Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.4.1.28	SECTION 560.428	560.428 Credit extended and cards issued by U.S. financial institutions.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5	SUBPART E	Subpart E - Licenses, Authorizations, and Statements of Licensing Policy
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.1	SECTION 560.501	560.501 General and specific licensing procedures.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.2	SECTION 560.502	560.502 Effect of license or authorization.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.3	SECTION 560.503	560.503 Exclusion from licenses.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.4	SECTION 560.504	560.504 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.5	SECTION 560.505	560.505 Activities and services related to certain nonimmigrant and immigrant categories authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.6	SECTION 560.506	560.506 Importation and exportation of certain gifts authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.7	SECTION 560.507	560.507 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.8	SECTION 560.508	560.508 Telecommunications and mail transactions authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.9	SECTION 560.509	560.509 Certain transactions related to patents, trademarks, and copyrights authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.10	SECTION 560.510	560.510 Transactions related to the resolution of disputes between the United States or United States nationals and the Government of Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.11	SECTION 560.511	560.511 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.12	SECTION 560.512	560.512 Iranian Government missions in the United States.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.13	SECTION 560.513-560.515	560.513-560.515 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.14	SECTION 560.516	560.516 Transfers of funds involving Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.15	SECTION 560.517	560.517 Exportation of services: Iranian accounts at United States depository institutions or United States registered brokers or dealers in securities.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.16	SECTION 560.518	560.518 Transactions in Iranian-origin and Iranian government property.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.17	SECTION 560.519	560.519 Journalistic activities and establishment of news bureaus in Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.18	SECTION 560.520	560.520 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.19	SECTION 560.521	560.521 Diplomatic pouches.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.20	SECTION 560.522	560.522 Allowable payments for overflights of Iranian airspace.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.21	SECTION 560.523	560.523 Exportation of equipment and services relating to information and informational materials.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.22	SECTION 560.524	560.524 Household goods and personal effects.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.23	SECTION 560.525	560.525 Provision of certain legal services.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.24	SECTION 560.526	560.526 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.25	SECTION 560.527	560.527 Rescheduling existing loans.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.26	SECTION 560.528	560.528 Aircraft safety.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.27	SECTION 560.529	560.529 Bunkering and emergency repairs.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.28	SECTION 560.530	560.530 Commercial sales, exportation, and reexportation of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, and certain related software and services.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.29	SECTION 560.531	560.531 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.30	SECTION 560.532	560.532 Payment for and financing of exports and reexports of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices, and certain related software and services.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.31	SECTION 560.533	560.533 Brokering sales of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.32	SECTION 560.534	560.534 Winding down of transactions related to the importation into the United States of, and dealings in, certain foodstuffs and carpets.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.33	SECTION 560.535	560.535 Winding down of transactions related to letters of credit and brokering services relating to certain foodstuffs and carpets.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.34	SECTION 560.536	560.536 Winding down of transactions related to the negotiation of contingent contracts for activities eligible for authorization under the Statement of Licensing Policy for Activities Related to the Export or Re-export to Iran of Commercial Passenger Aircraft and Related Parts and Services.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.35	SECTION 560.537	560.537 Winding down of transactions relating to foreign entities owned or controlled by a U.S. person.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.36	SECTION 560.538	560.538 Authorized transactions necessary and ordinarily incident to publishing.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.37	SECTION 560.539	560.539 Official activities of certain international organizations.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.38	SECTION 560.540	560.540 Exportation of certain services and software incident to Internet-based communications.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.39	SECTION 560.541	560.541 Third-country diplomatic and consular funds transfers.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.40	SECTION 560.542	560.542 Importation and exportation of human remains for burial, cremation, or interment authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.41	SECTION 560.543	560.543 Sale of certain real and personal property in Iran and transfer of related funds to the United States.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.42	SECTION 560.544	560.544 Certain educational activities by U.S. persons in third countries authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.43	SECTION 560.545	560.545 Democracy and human rights in Iran and academic and cultural exchange programs.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.44	SECTION 560.546	560.546 Payments and transfers to blocked accounts in U.S. financial institutions.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.45	SECTION 560.547	560.547 Entries in certain accounts for normal service charges authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.46	SECTION 560.548	560.548 Investment and reinvestment of certain funds.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.47	SECTION 560.549	560.549 Policy governing Iranian news organizations' offices in the United States.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.48	SECTION 560.550	560.550 Certain noncommercial, personal remittances to or from Iran authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.49	SECTION 560.551	560.551 Student loan payments from persons in Iran authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.50	SECTION 560.552	560.552 Transactions related to U.S. citizens residing in Iran.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.51	SECTION 560.553	560.553 Payments from funds originating outside the United States authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.52	SECTION 560.554	560.554 Importation and exportation of services related to conferences in the United States or third countries authorized.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.53	SECTION 560.555	560.555 Winding-down of transactions prohibited by § 560.215.
31:3.1.1.1.22.5.1.54	SECTION 560.556	560.556 Foreign entities owned or controlled by U.S. persons authorized to engage in transactions that are authorized by general license if engaged in by a U.S. person or in the United States.
31:3.1.1.1.22.6	SUBPART F	Subpart F - Reports
31:3.1.1.1.22.6.1.1	SECTION 560.601	560.601 Records and reports.
31:3.1.1.1.22.6.1.2	SECTION 560.602-560.603	560.602-560.603 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.7	SUBPART G	Subpart G - Penalties
31:3.1.1.1.22.7.1.1	SECTION 560.701	560.701 Penalties.
31:3.1.1.1.22.7.1.2	SECTION 560.702	560.702 Detention of shipments.
31:3.1.1.1.22.7.1.3	SECTION 560.703	560.703 Pre-Penalty Notice; settlement.
31:3.1.1.1.22.7.1.4	SECTION 560.704	560.704 Penalty imposition.
31:3.1.1.1.22.7.1.5	SECTION 560.705	560.705 Administrative collection; referral to United States Department of Justice.
31:3.1.1.1.22.8	SUBPART H	Subpart H - Procedures
31:3.1.1.1.22.8.1.1	SECTION 560.801	560.801 Procedures.
31:3.1.1.1.22.8.1.2	SECTION 560.802	560.802 Delegation by the Secretary of the Treasury.
31:3.1.1.1.22.8.1.3	SECTION 560.803	560.803 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.9	SUBPART I	Subpart I - Paperwork Reduction Act
31:3.1.1.1.22.9.1.1	SECTION 560.901	560.901 Paperwork Reduction Act notice.
31:3.1.1.1.22.9.1.2.9	APPENDIX Appendix A	Appendix A to Part 560 [Reserved]
31:3.1.1.1.22.9.1.2.10	APPENDIX Appendix B	Appendix B to Part 560 - Bulk Agricultural Commodities
31:3.1.1.1.22.9.1.2.11	APPENDIX Appendix C	Appendix C to Part 560 [Reserved]

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