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7 CFR § 1493.3Chapter XIV

Restrictions on programs and cargo preference statement

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(a) Restrictions on use of Payment Guarantees. (1) Payment Guarantees authorized under these regulations shall not be used for foreign aid, foreign policy, or debt rescheduling purposes.

(2) CCC shall not make Payment Guarantees available in connection with sales of U.S. Agricultural Commodities to any country that the Secretary determines cannot adequately service the debt associated with such sale.

(3) CCC shall not make Payment Guarantees available in connection with sales of U.S. Agricultural Commodities financed by any Foreign Financial Institution that CCC determines cannot adequately service the debt associated with such sale.

(b) Cargo preference laws. The provisions of the cargo preference laws do not apply to export sales with respect to which Payment Guarantees are issued under these programs.

eCFR data current as of: November 6, 2026

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