OFAC Symposium Presentations

Office of Foreign Assets and Controls (OFAC) posted .pdf screen shots of its presentation symposium. Most of information is a form of restatement of governmental policies. There are some interesting points worth noting with respect to BIS.

  • If OFAC authorizes an export to Iran, no BIS license is required
  • Luxury goods to N. Korea include: luxury automobiles; yachts; gems; jewelry; other fashion accessories; cosmetics; perfumes; furs; designer clothing; luxury watches; rugs and tapestries; electronic entertainment software and equipment; recreational sports equipment; tobacco; wine and other alcoholic beverages; musical instruments; art; and antiques and collectible items including but not limited to rare coins and stamps.
  • OFAC and BIS share jurisdiction with respect to Sudan

BIS Contact List for Clarifications and Questions:

  • Main (Foreign Policy Division a.k.a. FPD)

(202) 482-4252

  • Director, FPD Joan Roberts

(202) 482-0171

jroberts@bis.doc.gov

  • Cuba, Iran, Syria Tony Christino

(202) 482-3241

tchristi@bis.doc.gov

  • N. Korea, Sudan, Burma Susan Kramer

(202) 482-0117

skramer@bis.doc.gov