Frequently Asked Questions

366. Do I still need to come in to OFAC for a specific license to export certain types of agricultural commodities to Iran?

… OFAC will no longer issue specific licenses for exports or reexports that are covered by the agricultural commodities general license in the ITSR . However, a small number of specified agricultural commodities and … commodities general license… Read more

1087. Does the general license at 31 CFR § 560.540 authorize the exportation of fee-based or no-cost cloud-based services and software to Iran that are used to support communications tools authorized by 31 CFR § 560.540?

… and services pursuant to 31 CFR § 560.530, and transactions authorized pursuant to any general or specific licenses issued under the ITSR. Please note that 31 CFR § 560.540(a)(1) does not authorize the … Does the general license at 31 CFR § 560.… Read more

363. Is the exportation or reexportation by non-U.S. persons of agricultural commodities, medicine, or medical devices that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to Iran authorized?

… or reexport agricultural commodities, medicine, or medical devices to Iran under the relevant general licenses in the ITSR , provided that the items are subject to Commerce's Export Administration Regulations (EAR); and all conditions of the relevant general license… Read more

843. I'm a U.S. person that relied on general or specific licenses issued pursuant to the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) to conduct humanitarian-related or other transactions and activities prior to the identification of the financial sector of Iran and sanctioning of a number of Iranian financial institutions (Iranian FIs) under E.O. 13902. Is any further authorization needed to conduct such transactions following these actions?

… No. General License (GL) L extends authorizations provided through specific and general licenses issued under … I'm a U.S. person that relied on general or specific licenses issued pursuant to the Iranian Transactions and… Read more

161. If all property and interests in property of the Government of Iran, including the Central Bank of Iran, and of all Iranian financial institutions are blocked, can I conduct transactions involving the Government of Iran that have been previously authorized by OFAC?

… Generally yes. Under new General License A, almost all transactions that are authorized under existing general licenses issued pursuant to the Iranian Transactions Regulations (ITR) or under existing … Generally yes. Under new… Read more

337. Are transactions that were previously authorized under 31 CFR § 560.540 of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) prior to May 17, 2024 or General License (GL) D-2 still authorized under the revised 31 CFR § 560.540?

… 560.540 of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) prior to May 17, 2024 or General License (GL) D-2 still authorized under the revised 31 CFR § 560.540? … 560.540 of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) prior to May 17, 2024 or … Read more

362. Is the exportation or reexportation of non-U.S.-origin agricultural commodities, medicine, or medical devices by a U.S. person to Iran authorized?

… of the terms “agricultural commodities,” “medicine,” and “medical device” used in the relevant general licenses in the ITSR include, in the case of items subject to Commerce's Export … if they were located in the United States. For example, under the agricultural commodities… Read more

828. I want to help with the humanitarian response to public health concerns, including the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, in Iran. What can I do to help while remaining compliant with U.S. sanctions?

… by U.S. persons, including the donation of medicine intended to relieve human suffering, are generally exempt from U.S. sanctions on Iran under section 560.210(b) of the Iranian Transactions … Designated Global Terrorist pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13224 as amended, please… Read more

825. How can parties participate in the Swiss Humanitarian Trade Arrangement (SHTA) to export humanitarian goods to Iran?

… are authorized pursuant to sections 560.530, 560.532, and 560.533 of the ITSR. In addition, General License 8A provides additional authorizations that may be necessary for such … Oil Company under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended. For further information regarding… Read more

1089. Can persons seeking to export software, services, or hardware to Iran in support of internet freedom apply for a specific license from OFAC if the export is not authorized by 31 CFR § 560.540?

… in support of internet freedom in Iran that are not exempt transactions or authorized by the general license in 31 CFR § 560.540 or other authorizations are encouraged to submit a specific license … software, services, or hardware to Iran in support of internet… Read more

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