Embargoed & Sanctioned Counrtries

 

The U.S. export regulations restrict imports and exports to certain destinations or individuals without a U.S. Government authorization (called "license").

• Embargoes sanctions (Crimea - Region of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria) prohibit ALL transactions (including imports and exports) without a license authorization.

• Targeted sanctions prohibit certain exports of items, data and/or software without a license authorization.

U.S. Regulations and Agencies

 

U.S. Department of the Treasury office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions Programs and Country Information

 

U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Part 746 embargoes  and restricted entity list on the EAR Entity Chart

 

U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) list of proscribed countries. Be aware that the Department of State maintains a separate list of countries subject to regulations related to the International Traffic in Arms (ITAR). See the Key Export Regulators and Regulations page to learn more.

 

Seek Guidance First

• Restricted Party Screenings (RPS): If you are dealing with a country subject to restrictions with specific parties, you are required to share with the Research Security Office (RSO) the names of all individuals and entities involved. RSO will screen against lists of restricted parties to ensure compliance with sanctions regulations. Complete the Restricted Party Screening form prior to any engagements.

• Export Licenses: If you are contemplating activities in countries subject to import, export, or travel restrictions, contact Export Control at export@okstate.edu so that a license determination may be made. Please plan in advance as license determinations by the Federal Government can take months or longer.

If your transaction/export involves an embargoed or sanctioned country, please contact the Research Security Office at export@okstate.edu  prior to proceeding and with as much advance notice as possible.

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Matrix of Countries and Regulatory Requirements

 

EAR 15 CFR 746 - website 15 CFR 744 - website	ITAR 22 CFR 126.1 - website	OFAC Regs & E.O. - website
Embargoed countries:  Cuba, Iran, Syria.	(a) Prohibited countries:  Belarus, Burma, Cuba, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela. (c) U.N. Arms Embargoed countries:  Central African Republic, Congo, Eritrea, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, North Korea,  Somalia, Sudan	Embargoed countries:  Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Crimea and covered regions of Ukraine**
Targeted sanctions countries:  Crimea and covered regions of Ukraine**, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Syria, Russian and Belarusian industry sector.	(f) to (w) special policy : Iraq, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Haiti, Libya, Russia, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Cyprus, Zimbabwe, Lebanon, Central African Republic, Sudan, South Sudan	Targeted sanctions countries:  Afghanistan, Balkans, Belarus, Burma, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine/Russia, Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
Military End-Use/End-User licensing requirements:  People's Republic of China
Prohibited Parties: - Denied Parties List - Entity List - Unverified List  - Military End User List - Consolidated Screening List	Prohibited Parties: - Debarred List - Munitions E.C. Order	Prohibited Parties: - Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN)
Proliferation activities Other Red Flags	Proliferation activities Other Red Flags	Other Red Flags

 

Prohibited Party Screening (also known as Restricted Party Screening or Denied Party Screening)

Oklahoma State University uses a special software that screens for all Prohibited Parties. Please request a Restricted Party Screening through the online form to screen for Prohibited Parties using this software.

 

Red Flags

The U.S. export regulations prohibit proceeding with any transaction if the exporter detects something suspicious or that indicates an illegal activity might occur. In such case, the exporter is required to investigate and clear the red flags before proceeding. BIS provides a list of Red Flag indicators.

 

EEI Filings

• Revisions to EEI Filing Requirements Pursuant to Revisions to Section 744.21 (China/Russia/Venezuela military end use/end user rule)

• The Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing requirement for items subject to Supplement No. 2 to Part 744 destined for China (including Hong Kong), Russia, and Venezuela became effective on June 29, 2020. 

• EEI filing for exports and shipping/hand carrying to China (including Hong Kong), Russia or Venezuela of items controlled by Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) not listed in Supplement No. 2 to Part 744 became effective on September 27, 2020.

• Computing Devices Destined to China, Russia, and Venezuela

• You must make an EEI filing for all computing devices that are shipped, hand carried, or in any way destined to China (including Hong Kong), Russia, and Venezuela.