CFR › Title 48 › Part 225 › §225.770-348 CFR §225.770-3Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy linkThe prohibition in 225.770-2 does not apply to items acquired—(a)In connection with a visit to the People's Republic of China by a vessel or an aircraft of the U.S. armed forces;(b)For testing purposes; or(c)For the purpose of gathering intelligence.