Yesterday, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned several Belarusian individuals and entities, including the State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus (the Belarusian KGB), in response to the Lukashenka regime’s escalating violence and repression. (The full list of changes to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and Blocked Persons List is available
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New Export Control Restrictions Imposed on Burma, Four Parties Added to Entity List
By Robert Slack & Kaitlyn Cunningham on
Posted in Export Controls and Sanctions
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed additional export control restrictions on Myanmar (Burma) in response to the recent military coup in that country. BIS previewed the new restrictions in an announcement last month when the U.S. imposed sanctions on the country’s military leadership. Today’s changes include the following:
- BIS added the
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Chinese Tech Firm Subject to U.S. Sanctions for Supporting Censorship in Venezuela
By Robert Slack & Kaitlyn Cunningham on
Posted in Export Controls and Sanctions, Trade Policy
On November 30, the United States sanctioned China National Electronics Import and Export Corporation (CEIEC) by adding the Chinese technology company to the Specially Designated National (SDN) List. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the company under Executive Order 13692 for providing goods and services to the Venezuelan government that were used to…
BIS: Exporters May Request 6 Month Extension for Export Licenses Nearing Expiration
By Robert Slack & Kaitlyn Cunningham on
Posted in Export Controls and Sanctions
On October 16, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that exporters may request a six-month extension for export licenses set to expire on or before December 31, 2020.
BIS indicates that most requests for extensions will be reviewed and approved on an expedited basis within two to three business days, depending on…