Those morons are misreading the regulations. The main regulation that covers Cuban goods 31 CFR § 515.201, has an effective date of 1963. Anything here before that time is not subject to sanction. There are also numerous exceptions to the law that make a blanket rule overbroad, such as stuff you can bring back with you if you go to Cuba lawfully. Also, the transaction prohibition on new imports involves goods of Cuban origin that are outside the USA, not stuff already here:
31 CFR § 515.204 Importation of and dealings in certain merchandise.
(a) Except as specifically authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury (or any person, agency, or instrumentality designated by him) by means of regulations, rulings, instructions, licenses, or otherwise, no person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States may purchase, transport, import, or otherwise deal in or engage in any transaction with respect to any merchandise outside the United States if such merchandise:
(1) Is of Cuban origin; or
(2) Is or has been located in or transported from or through Cuba; or
(3) Is made or derived in whole or in part of any article which is the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba.
Ebay is taking a shotgun to a surgery.
Last edited by Exhibitman; 01-29-2015 at 10:10 AM.
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