BIS Amends Cuban License Exceptions to Further Restrict US Exports

The Bureau of Industry and Security amended export administration regulations to further restrict exports and re-exports to Cuba, said Monday's Federal Register. The amendments establish a 10 percent de minimis level for Cuba, make its government ineligible for certain donations, and clarify the scope of unlicensed telecom items the Cuban government can receive. BIS amended a license exception authorizing certain exports and re-exports intended to support people through improved living conditions, to clarify authorization of certain items for telecom infrastructure upgrades is limited to infrastructure that improves “the free flow of information to, from, and among the Cuban people.” A license is required for exports and reexports to connect specific end users, BIS said.