Frequently Asked Questions

1016. I have a shipment of a product or products listed in Executive Order (E.O.) of March 8, 2022, “Prohibiting Certain Imports and New Investments With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Efforts to Undermine the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine,” en route to the United States that was contracted prior to March 8, 2022. Can I find a new buyer for this shipment, re-direct the shipment to a country other than the United States, or import the product and comply with the import ban?

… for the United States. In addition, the Office of Foreign of Assets Control (OFAC) has issued General License (GL) 16 to authorize the limited import of these items pursuant to pre-existing … can still be imported in compliance with E.O. of March 8, 2022. OFAC may issue… Read more

1024. I have a shipment of a certain product(s) listed in Executive Order (E.O.) 14068 en route to the United States that were contracted prior to March 11, 2022. Can I find a new buyer for this shipment, re-direct the shipment to a country other than the United States, or import the product(s) and comply with the import ban?

… States. In addition, the Office of Foreign of Assets Control (OFAC) has issued Russia-related General License (GL) 17A to authorize the import, for a limited time, of certain items pursuant … thereof of Russian Federation origin until June 23, 2022. OFAC may issue specific… Read more

51. I believe OFAC may have blocked my funds. How can I get my funds released?

… headquarters rather than at a branch. If confirmed, OFAC encourages you to file a specific license application via the OFAC Specific Licenses and Interpretive Guidance page on OFAC's website. To complete this application, you will … may be different than… Read more

1201. What authorizations exist for diplomatic or consular missions operating in or outside of Russia and Russian diplomatic or consular missions operating abroad?

… operating abroad. Russian Diplomatic or Consular Missions, Wherever Located: Russia-related General License (GL) 53A authorizes, subject to certain conditions, U.S. persons to engage in all … of E.O. 14068 . Third-Country Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside of Russia: Russia-… Read more

1036. When do the prohibitions imposed by the determination of May 8, 2022 made pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14071, “Prohibitions Related to Certain Accounting, Trust and Corporate Formation, and Management Consulting Services,” take effect?

… take effect at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time June 7, 2022. In addition, OFAC has issued General License 34 to authorize all transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the wind … take effect at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time June 7, 2022. In addition, OFAC has issued… Read more

1259. Are private and commercial flights authorized to arrive in and depart from airports in Venezuela, and can they receive ground services in-country?

… Yes. Venezuela-related General License (GL) 30B authorizes U.S. persons to engage in all transactions involving the … Blocked Persons (SDN List) or owned 50 percent or more by persons identified on the SDN List. Generally, non-U.S. persons do not risk exposure to… Read more

704. Can travelers engage in “people-to-people travel” to Cuba on an individual basis or as a part of a group?

… educational exchanges on an individual basis. However, group people-to-people travel is generally authorized for educational activities, subject to certain conditions. Effective June … in meaningful interactions with individuals in Cuba. For a complete description of what… Read more

838. What is the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List and how do I know if I am authorized to lodge or pay for lodging at a property in Cuba?

… or a close relative of a prohibited member of the Cuban Communist Party when the terms of the general or specific license expressly exclude such a transaction. Such properties are identified on the Cuba … or a close relative of a prohibited member of the Cuban… Read more

485. What key changes did the December 23, 2016 regulatory amendment to the Iranian Trade and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) make to the definition of “Iranian-origin goods” or “goods of Iranian origin”?

… device or a personal communications device exported or reexported to Iran pursuant to a general or specific license issued pursuant to the ITSR) and that subsequently have been reexported from and are … device or a personal communications device exported or… Read more

462. Can U.S. persons continue to send money to family or friends in North Korea?

… of $5,000 per year. Such transactions do not require further authorization from OFAC. This general license does not authorize any transactions by, to, or through a financial institution … of $5,000 per year. Such transactions do not require further authorization from OFAC. This… Read more

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