CBP Message on Sept 29 Iranian Carpet, Food, Etc. Prohibitions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message on OFAC's recent final rule that effective September 29, 2010, prohibits the commercial and non-commercial importation of certain foodstuffs, carpets and textile floor and wall coverings of Iranian origin.
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Effective September 29, 2010, the commercial importation into the U.S. of the following Iranian-origin items is prohibited: (1) foodstuffs for human consumption that are classifiable under HTS Chapters 2 through 23; and, (2) carpets and other textile floor coverings and carpets used as wall hangings that are classifiable under HTS Chapter 57 or number 9706.00.0060.
CBP notes that the non-commercial importation of these items may be authorized by OFAC. For example, imports of household goods and personal effects are allowed on or after September 29, 2010, provided they are imported in compliance with 31 CFR 560.201 and applicable CBP regulations. (Note that OFAC's final rule states that CBP Form 3299, "Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles" is used to enter Iranian-origin household and personal effects into the U.S. See ITT's Online Archives or 09/29/10 news, 10092925 for BP summary of final rule.)
(CSMS #10-000227, dated 09/28/10)