The Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has the primary authority to regulate sanctions under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR), 31 CFR Part 515. As provided under the CACR, nearly all transactions, exports and imports, involving the country of Cuba, the Cuban government, or entities/subentities designated on the U.S. Department of State “Cuba Restricted List” will generally require a specific license from OFAC prior to their occurrence.

Additionally, nearly all technology, software, defense articles or defense services will likely require a license from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) or the Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC) prior to being transferred or released to Cuba or Cuban nationals. Cuba also has additional restrictions on imports from Cuba under CACR §515.582.

Travel To Cuba

In collaboration with the UNC-Chapel Hill Institute for the Study of the Americas, the Export Compliance Office helps to ensure compliance with all applicable export control restrictions and sanctions affiliated with travel to Cuba. If you plan on traveling to or conducting any research activities in Cuba, please contact the Export Compliance Office.