Embargoed and Sanctioned Countries
The U.S. export regulations restrict imports and exports to certain destinations or individuals without a U.S. Government authorization (called "license").
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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 Export Control the names of all individuals and entities involved. Export Control can screen against lists of restricted parties to ensure compliance with sanctions regulations.
- Export Licenses: If you are contemplating activities in countries subject to import, export, or travel restrictions, contact Export Control at exports@uark.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 Export Control at exports@uark.edu prior to proceeding and with as much advance notice as possible.
Matrix of Countries and Regulatory Requirements:
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EAR 15 CFR 746 - website 15 CFR 744 - website |
ITAR 22 CFR 126.1 - website |
OFAC Regs & E.O. - website |
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Embargoed countries: Cuba, Iran, Syria. |
(a) Prohibited countries: (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** |
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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 : |
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. |
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Military End-Use/End-User licensing requirements: People's Republic of China |
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Prohibited Parties: - Military End User List |
Prohibited Parties: - Munitions E.C. Order
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Prohibited Parties: - Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN)
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Proliferation activities Other Red Flags |
Proliferation activities Other Red Flags |
Other Red Flags
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Prohibited Party Screening (also known as Restricted Party Screening or Denied Party Screening)
The University of Arkansas uses a special software that screens for all Prohibited Parties. Please contact Export Control at exports@uark.edu 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.
News and Alerts
VENEZUELA
On November 2014, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to impose license requirements on the export, re-export, or transfer (in-country) of certain items to or within Venezuela when intended for a "military end use" or "military end user."
RUSSIA AND OCCUPIED CRIMEA
Please contact the Export Control Officer prior to engaging in any type of export (including temporary export such as travels with equipment) with Russia, Crimea, and the occupied regions of Ukraine.**
“As part of a series of sanctions announced by the United States, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it is expanding its export restrictions on items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) in response to Russia’s continued actions in southern and eastern Ukraine.
- NEW RELEASE - FEBRUARY 24, 2023;
- Implementation of Additional Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Refinements to Existing Controls.
- Expansion of Export, Reexport, and Transfer (in-Country) Controls for Military End Use or Military End Users in the People's Republic of China, Russia, or Venezuela.
- Frequently Asked Questions on BIS's Russia Sanctions.