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31 CFR Part 538: Definitions and Procedures for Unblocking Funds

Main Topics

  • Definitions: Sections 538.306-538.312
  • Procedures for Unblocking Funds: Due to mistaken identity or administrative reconsideration
  • Information and Informational Materials

Key Points

Information and Informational Materials

According to Section 538.306, information and informational materials include:

  • Publications (books, magazines, newspapers)
  • Films and videos
  • Posters
  • Phonograph records
  • Photographs
  • Microfilms and microfiche
  • Tapes
  • Compact disks (CDs)
  • CD-ROMs
  • Artworks
  • News wire feeds

Definitions of Key Terms

The regulation provides definitions for the following key terms:

  • Interest: [Section 538.307]
  • License: [Section 538.308]
  • Person: [Section 538.309]
  • Property: [Section 538.310]
  • Specific License: [Section 538.311]

Sudanese Origin

Goods or services are considered to be of Sudanese origin if they:

  • Were produced, manufactured, grown, extracted, or processed within Sudan
  • Have entered into Sudanese commerce
  • Were performed in Sudan by a person resident there (Section 538.312)

This regulation is part of the United States’ efforts to enforce economic sanctions against certain countries, including Sudan. If you have any further questions or need clarification on specific points, feel free to ask!