Frequently Asked Questions

764. Does 31 CFR § 515.533(a) authorize foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies to export from a third country to Cuba foreign-manufactured items that are subject to the EAR?

… No. Consistent with Section 1706 of the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992, (CDA), the general license provided at 31 CFR § 515.533(a) does not authorize any transaction between a … in a country other than the United States or Cuba. Such transactions must be specifically … Read more

732. What types of remittances are allowed to be made by persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction to persons in Cuba? What are the applicable conditions and requirements?

… for more information on the definition of an independent private sector entrepreneur. This general license also authorizes persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction to make remittances to pro-democracy … made from a blocked source and are for the purpose of funding transactions… Read more

1003. Are transactions where the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation serves solely as the operator of a clearing and settlement system authorized?

… Yes. Please see General License 14 and FAQ 999 . … Yes. Please see General License 14 and FAQ 999 . …

787. Are services related to caching, such as the provision of data storage systems that reduce internet network traffic, authorized by the CACR?

… provider of caching services related to items exported to Cuba pursuant to Commerce License Exception Consumer Communications Devices (CCD) or an individual license issued by Commerce is authorized. For a complete description of what this general license… Read more

790. Are persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction engaging in authorized transactions permitted to enter into arrangements with Cuban state-owned entities, such as ETECSA?

… subject to U.S. jurisdiction engaging in authorized transactions, either pursuant to a general or specific license, may engage with Cuban state-owned entities as authorized by the OFAC license. For example, a U.S. company engaging in authorized… Read more

712. Can I purchase a ticket to Cuba directly from an airline based or operating out of the United States?

… Yes, provided that you are authorized to travel to Cuba pursuant to an OFAC general or specific license. Airlines and travelers are responsible for maintaining records of their Cuba-related … Yes, provided that you are authorized to travel to Cuba pursuant to an… Read more

715. Are U.S. vessels, including commercial passenger ferries or private boats, permitted to carry passengers to or from Cuba?

… description of BIS’s regulatory requirements, see BIS’s Cuba webpage . While 31 CFR § 515.572 generally authorizes the provision of carrier services, and 31 CFR § 515.572(a)(4) generally authorizes the provision of lodging services by persons subject to U.S.… Read more

1189. What additional authorizations did Treasury issue on August 23, 2024 with respect to certain diamonds and diamond jewelry prohibited by Executive Order (E.O.) 14068?

… Treasury issued two general licenses (GLs), GL 103 and GL 104, authorizing certain transactions with respect to … from the Russian Federation” (the “ Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds Determination ”). General License 103 authorizes the importation into the… Read more

802. May persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction provide mail or parcel delivery services to Cuba or Cuban nationals?

… and parcels is exempt from or authorized by the CACR. For a complete description of what this general license authorizes and the restrictions that apply, see 31 CFR § 515.542(a) . This general license does not authorize transactions incident to the receipt of… Read more

993. What if a governing institution in Afghanistan is led by an individual who appears on the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons?

… Generally speaking, when a designated individual has a leadership role in a governing … the blocked individual in question, is not prohibited. In this case, Afghanistan-related General License (GL) 20 authorizes all transactions involving Afghanistan or… Read more

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