Sudan sanctions

Additionally, BIS has not announced any relaxation of the export controls it administers relating to Sudan. As a result, although it will be permissible to export and reexport to Sudan items subject to the EAR and classified as EAR99 (as well as items that qualify for export or reexport under an EAR license exception, such as certain personal communications equipment and software), a BIS authorization still will be required to export or reexport to Sudan any item subject to the EAR (including U.S.-origin items and non-U.S.-origin items that incorporate more than 10% controlled U.S.-origin content by value) that is on the U.S. Commerce Control List (“CCL”). This includes items controlled on the CCL only for anti-terrorism reasons. The U.S. government has not made any announcement indicating an intention to remove Sudan from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List. End-use and end-user controls in the EAR also continue to apply, and could restrict the export/reexport to Sudan of … [Read more...] about United States suspends Sudan sanctions

The Sudanese Sanction RegulationsIn conjunction with the Sudan Executive Order, OFAC has amended the SSR by adding a general license at 31 CFR § 538.540 that authorizes “U.S. Persons” to engage in all transactions previously prohibited by the SSR and Executive Orders 13067 and 13412, and the unblocking of property of the Government of Sudan that was previously subject to blocking.  (For purposes of the SSR, a “U.S. Person” includes any U.S. citizen or permanent resident (i.e., a “green card” holder) wherever located or employed globally, any entity that is established under the laws of the United States or any U.S. jurisdiction or located in the United States, and any foreign person while in the United States.)  OFAC has also issued a Fact Sheet describing these changes and has revised and updated Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Sudan sanctions program. … [Read more...] about Obama Administration Announces Relief of Sudan Sanctions Measures

The one exception is military items subject to the State Department’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The export to Sudan of ITAR-controlled products, services or technical data will remain prohibited. Those who export or re-export to Sudan food, agricultural commodities, medicine or medical devices will be subject to an odd requirement that their export shipments take place within one year of signing the export contract. … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Permanently Lifts Sudan Sanctions

On 6 October, the Trump administration announced that it would permanently revoke economic sanctions against Sudan, effective 12 October 2017. The State Department published this decision in the Federal Register, 82 Fed. Reg. 47287, on 11 October 2017. This decision means that US companies can invest in Sudan and export their products and services to Sudan, subject to compliance with US export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which are not affected by the revocation of the sanctions. Further, effective 12 October 2017, all blocked assets are permanently unblocked; however, in many instances, officials will need some time to determine who has the rightful claim to the unblocked assets. The Darfur and South Sudan sanctions remain in effect. Thus, US persons are prohibited from engaging with any specially designated nationals designated under … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Permanently Lifts Sudan Sanctions: November 2017 Update

The declaration is clear that the EU remains ready to impose sanctions against any individual responsible for undermining the peace process in South Sudan. The EU declaration further notes that the EU has long maintained an arms embargo on South Sudan, and supports the UN Security Council’s willingness to consider additional measures, including an arms embargo, should obstruction of the UN’s mission in South Sudan continue. … [Read more...] about European Union Issues Declaration on South Sudan Sanctions