Frequently Asked Questions

438. Is the exportation of parts or components for authorized hardware, such as microprocessors, authorized under 31 CFR § 560.540?

… Incident to Communications is authorized under 31 CFR § 560.540(a)(3), the exportation to Iran of hardware parts or components is not. Hardware that requires repair or replacement may be repaired or replaced outside Iran pursuant to 31 CFR § 560.540(a)(5) or (a… Read more

441. Does 31 CFR § 560.540 of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) authorize the provision of fee-based cloud computing services to Iran?

… 441 … Yes. Section 560.540(a)(1) of the ITSR authorizes the provision to Iran of fee-based cloud computing services that support the exchange of communications over the … internet. In addition, paragraph (a)(2)(i) of 31 CFR § 560.540 authorizes the provision to Iran… Read more

434. Are all applications designed to run on mobile operating systems (“apps”) covered by 31 CFR § 560.540 of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR)?

… 434 … The exportation to Iran of apps that are designated EAR99 or classified under export control classification number …

440. 31 CFR § 560.540 of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) authorize the exportation to Iran of fee-based desktop publishing software and productivity software suites used to publish documents, presentations, spreadsheets, charts, music, movies, and digital images?

… of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) authorize the exportation to Iran of fee-based desktop publishing software and productivity software suites used to publish …

442. For purposes of category (5) of the 31 CFR § 560.540 List of Services, Software, and Hardware Incident to Communications, what would be considered “software required for effective consumer use” of personal computing devices, laptops, and tablets?

… is effective, the only laptops, tablets, and other computing devices that may be exported to Iran are ones with an APP of 1 WT or less. Date Updated: May 16, 2024 … For purposes of category …

437. Are mobile phone accessories and computer accessories and peripherals authorized for export under 31 CFR § 560.540 of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR)?

… conjunction with hardware specified in category (5) of the same are authorized for export to Iran under 31 CFR § 560.540. Authorized accessories for mobile phones include headsets, cases, …

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