Frequently Asked Questions

1040. Are transactions related to telecommunications and certain internet-based communications that involve persons designated pursuant to Executive Order 14024 authorized by Russia-related General License (GL) 25G?

… Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR parts 730-774 (EAR), or that would be eligible for a license exception or otherwise authorized for export to Russia by the Department of Commerce if … that involve persons designated pursuant to Executive Order 14024 authorized by Russia-… Read more

1267. Do certain Venezuela General Licenses (e.g., 46D, 47B, 48B, 50C, 51C, 52B, 54B, and 61A) require a choice of law provision in contracts with the Government of Venezuela?

… August 27, 2026, parties seeking to enter into a contract authorized by certain Venezuela General Licenses (GLs) (e.g., 46D , 47B , 48B , 50C , 51C , 52B , 54B , and 61A ) with the … or certain other blocked persons (e.g., Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. in GL 52B or CVG Compañía… Read more

842. What does General License L (GL L) authorize with respect to the financial sector of Iran and Iranian financial institutions (Iranian FIs) now sanctioned pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13902?

… 13902. This includes, but is not limited to, (i) transactions and activities authorized by general and specific licenses issued pursuant to the ITSR and (ii) transactions and activities ordinarily incident to … if a U.S. person or a U.S.-owned or -controlled… Read more

958. What are examples of transactions involving the Taliban or the Haqqani Network that are authorized under Afghanistan-related General Licenses (GLs) 14 and 19? Are such transactions covered by Afghanistan-related GL 20?

… provide such support directly to the Afghan people, this engagement would be authorized under General Licenses (GLs) 14 and 19 . Other examples of engagement with the Taliban and the Haqqani Network … involving the Taliban or the Haqqani Network that are authorized under… Read more

1237. Do Venezuela General Licenses (GLs) 46A and 48 allow for the payments of certain local taxes, permits, and fees in support of authorized transactions involving Venezuela’s oil or gas sectors?

… Do Venezuela General Licenses (GLs) 46A and 48 allow for the payments of certain local taxes, permits, and … Do Venezuela General Licenses (GLs) 46A and 48 allow for the payments of certain local taxes, permits, and …

1226. Does "Venezuelan-origin oil" as referenced in Venezuela General License (GL) 46B, "Authorizing Certain Activities Involving Venezuelan-Origin Oil or Petrochemical Products," include petroleum products?

… Does "Venezuelan-origin oil" as referenced in Venezuela General License (GL) 46B, "Authorizing Certain Activities Involving Venezuelan-Origin Oil or … Does "Venezuelan-origin oil" as referenced in Venezuela General License (GL) 46B,… Read more

167. OFAC has granted my company a license under the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (“TSRA”) and the Iranian Transactions Regulations (ITR). Can I continue to conduct the licensed transaction?

… Under General License A issued pursuant to E.O. 13599 , transactions authorized under existing specific licenses issued pursuant to TSRA and the ITR are authorized under E.O. 13599 until the specific license expires, per the terms of the … Read more

796. Are specific licenses still required for transactions relative to the administration of a Cuban estate?

… to 31 CFR § 515.505) has an interest in the property. For a complete description of what this general license authorizes and the restrictions that apply, please see 31 CFR § 515.523. … national of Cuba pursuant to 31 CFR § 515.570(f)(1). For a complete description of what this… Read more

821. What does General License No. 8A (GL 8A) authorize with respect to humanitarian-related transactions and activities involving the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) or the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)?

… the relevant designation under E.O. 13224. For example, if a U.S. person could have relied on general or specific licenses pursuant to sections 560.530(a) or (b), 560.532, or 560.533 of the ITSR to engage in … What does General License No. 8A (GL… Read more

591. I am a U.S. person that seeks to supply goods to GAZ Group. Am I permitted to export those goods from the United States to GAZ Group pursuant to General License (GL) 15L?

… Group. Am I permitted to export those goods from the United States to GAZ Group pursuant to General License (GL) 15L? … Group. Am I permitted to export those goods from the United States to GAZ Group pursuant to General License (GL) 15L? …

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