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5. How do I determine if I have a valid OFAC match?
If you are calling about a wire transfer or other "live" transaction:Step 1. Is the "hit" or "match" against OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, one of its other sanctions lists, or targeted countries, or is it "hitting" for some other reason (i. ... Read more
1218. How is Treasury planning to implement the President’s February 26 announcement on energy-related authorizations in Venezuela?
Treasury is preparing to take action to wind-down General License 41 and other specific licenses as appropriate. We will issue additional guidance to assist implementation concurrent with any changes to the authorization(s). ... Read more
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1223. Can persons continue to rely on Syria General License (GL) 25 after the revocation of the Syrian Sanctions Program, on July 1, 2025?
Yes. While Syria GL 25 authorizes transactions otherwise prohibited under the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, it also authorizes transactions involving specified persons otherwise prohibited by certain other sanctions programs. To the extent necessary, persons m ... Read more
1222. Do I need a specific license from OFAC to export or reexport food or medicine to Syria?
No. The United States no longer maintains comprehensive sanctions on Syria, effective July 1, 2025, following the issuance of the E.O. of June 30, 2025. You may send U.S.-origin food or medicine to Syria without a specific license from OFAC.Furthermore, the De ... Read more