Frequently Asked Questions

… 687 … The term aluminum sector of Iran means the mining, refining, processing, or manufacturing of aluminum or aluminum products in Iran. (31 C.F.R. § 561.332; 31 C.F.R. § 562.313). … What is the definition of the “aluminum sector of Iran”? …

… 689 … The term copper sector of Iran means the mining, refining, processing, or manufacturing of copper or copper products in Iran. (31 C.F.R. § 561.334; 31 C.F.R. § 562.314). … What is the definition of the “copper sector of Iran”? …

… … No, as of November 10, 2008 U-Turn payments are no longer allowed. … Are U-Turn payments for Iran still permitted? …

… due to the United States Government’s identification of these entities as the Government of Iran and/or as an Iranian financial institution . Such entities are identified on the SDN List … set forth in any of a number of other Executive Orders concerning, for example, assisting… Read more

… was established to further facilitate the flow of humanitarian assistance to the people of Iran consistent with the U.S. government’s longstanding support for humanitarian trade.  Similar … The HC offers a voluntary option for facilitating payments for humanitarian exports to… Read more

… 613 … Goods or services for the maintenance of finished vehicles exported to Iran would generally not be considered “significant goods or services used in connection with the automotive sector of Iran” for the purposes of E.O. 13846 , and the provision of such… Read more

… 549 … In light of the tragic earthquake in Iran, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) would like to … which Americans can provide humanitarian assistance to the Iranian people, consistent with the Iran-related sanctions… Read more

… that regulations to be promulgated will define goods and services used in connection with Iran’s energy, shipping and shipbuilding sectors to include: a. Energy Sector: In the case of Iran’s energy sector, goods or services that contribute to, Iran… Read more

… on certain transactions on or after August 7, 2018, for the sale, supply, or transfer to Iran of “significant” goods or services used in connection with the automotive sector of Iran. (See FAQ 289 for an interpretation of the term “significant.”) We anticipate… Read more

… 830 … No.  For the purposes of evaluating sanctions pursuant to E.O. 13902 , persons in Iran manufacturing medicines, medical devices, or products used for sanitation, hygiene, medical … items, personal protective equipment, and manufacturing safety systems, solely for use in… Read more