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        <fairValLevel>1</fairValLevel>
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        <name>Chicago Mercantile Exchange</name>
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      <invstOrSec>
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    <explntrNotes>


      <explntrNote note="Monthly returns presented in Item B.5(a) have been calculated without deducting any applicable sales loads or redemption fees." noteItem="B.5.a"/>
    </explntrNotes>
    <signature>
      <ncom:dateSigned>2021-01-28</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>BlackRock Funds III</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>Ann Frechette</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Ann Frechette</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Assistant Treasurer</ncom:title>
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</edgarSubmission>
