Frequently Asked Questions

1265. On August 20, 2026, the Department of State designated the Ministry of Construction of Cuba (MICONS) pursuant to E.O. 14404. Are foreign persons, including foreign financial institutions (FFIs), subject to sanctions risk for transacting with MICONS?

… transactions authorized under the CACR in subpart E of part 515 and under E.O. 14404 via General License (GL) 1 . For additional information on GL 1, see FAQ 1253 . … transactions authorized under the CACR in subpart E of part 515 and under E.O. 14404 via General… Read more

1264. I am a non-U.S. person engaged in humanitarian activities specifically looking to send food, medicine, or medical devices to Cuba. What is my exposure to sanctions under Executive Order (E.O.) 14404?

… As a general matter, U.S. sanctions under E.O. 14404 are not focused on disrupting the delivery of … in such transactions must comply with authorizations and requirements in Cuba-related General License (GL) 1 . See FAQ 1253 for additional information on GL 1. As… Read more

570. I own shares in or global depositary receipts (GDRs) related to shares in an entity that was designated under E.O. 13661 or E.O. 13662, or blocked pursuant to OFAC’s 50 percent rule on April 6, 2018 as a result of such a designation. What action am I allowed to take with respect to those shares or GDRs?

… Until 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, May 25, 2022, General License (GL) 13R authorizes certain divestment and transfer activities related to debt, … Until 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, May 25, 2022, General License (GL) 13R authorizes certain divestment… Read more

1091. Do non-U.S. persons face sanctions risk for supporting Russia following its sham referenda, purported annexation, and continued occupation of the Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine?

… origin, aside from the importation of such products into the United States. OFAC will generally not impose sanctions on non-U.S. persons that engage in transactions that would be authorized for U.S. persons. For additional information, please see Russia-related General… Read more

1165. What does the determination “Prohibitions Related to Imports of Certain Categories of Diamonds” pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14068 (the “Diamonds Determination”), prohibit?

… information on the prohibition related to diamond jewelry and unsorted diamonds. Pursuant to General License (GL) 104 , U.S. persons are authorized to import into the United States … information on the prohibition related to diamond jewelry and unsorted diamonds. Pursuant to… Read more

1032. On April 20, 2022, Transkapitalbank (TKB) was designated pursuant to Russia-related Executive Order 14024. Can U.S. persons continue to engage in Afghanistan-related transactions with TKB?

… Yes. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued two general licenses (GLs) related to TKB, which allow U.S. persons to engage in certain transactions … Yes. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued two general licenses (GLs) related to TKB,… Read more

1103. Is there a wind-down period for transactions involving Public Joint Stock Company Rosbank (Rosbank), which was blocked on December 15, 2022 pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024? What transactions are authorized during the wind-down period?

… OFAC issued General Licenses (GL) 58 and 59 concurrent with the designation of Rosbank. GL 58 authorizes a … OFAC issued General Licenses (GL) 58 and 59 concurrent with the designation of Rosbank. GL 58 authorizes a …

1262. On July 13, 2026, the Department of State designated the Cuban entities Grupo Empresarial del Comercio Exterior (GECOMEX) and Grupo Empresarial de Transporte Marítimo Portuario (GEMAR) pursuant to E.O. 14404. Are non-U.S. persons, including foreign financial institutions (FFIs), exposed to sanctions risk for winding down transactions with GECOMEX or GEMAR?

… transactions authorized under the CACR in subpart E of part 515 and under E.O. 14404 via General License (GL) 1. For additional information on GL 1, see FAQ 1253 . … transactions authorized under the CACR in subpart E of part 515 and under E.O. 14404 via General License… Read more

930. Do U.S. sanctions on the Taliban and the Haqqani Network prohibit the exportation or reexportation of agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to Afghanistan?

… unless exempt from regulation or authorized by OFAC. OFAC has also issued Afghanistan-related General License No. 15 (GL 15) under the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 594 … effecting the payment of taxes, fees, or import duties, or the purchase or receipt of… Read more

1186. What activities are considered prohibited “IT support services” and “cloud-based services” for enterprise management software and design and manufacturing software (collectively “Covered Software”) under the determination, “Prohibition on Certain Information Technology and Software Services”, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14071 (the “IT and Software Services Determination”)?

… aided design (CAD); computer-aided manufacturing (CAM); and engineering to order (ETO). See General License (GL) 25D for more information about certain authorizations for transactions … requirements of other Federal agencies, including export, reexport, and transfer (in-country… Read more

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