Us Code § 10261 - Sanctions exception relating to importation of goods

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§ 10261. Sanctions exception relating to importation of goods

(a) In general

The authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this chapter shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods.

(b) Good defined

In this section, the term "good" means any article, natural or man-made substance, material, supply, or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data.

(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, §5579, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3370.)

CHAPTER 110—INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY

Sec.
10301.
United States international cyberspace policy.
10302.
International cyberspace and digital policy strategy.
10303.
Cybersecurity recruitment and retention.
10304.
Short course on emerging technologies for senior officials.
10305.
Establishment and expansion of Regional Technology Officer Program.
10306.
Vulnerability disclosure policy and bug bounty program report.
10307.
Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership.
10308.
Cyber protection support for personnel of the Department of State in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack.

        

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22 U.S.C. § 10261 is part of Title 22 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.

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