New revisions to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and the Export Control Regulations took effect September 3rd. These changes effect U.S. exporters.
Changes to the regulations include:
Telecommunications: OFAC new rule expands the range of commercial cellular phones and satellite communications . This rule contains a general license that authorizes travel to Cuba if it is related to the commercial export of telecommunication-related items.
Sales and Marketing Trip for Medical and Agricultual Products. OFAC amended regulations to allow travel of employees of producers or distributors of medical or agricultural products to engage in marketing, sales and accompany delivery or services . A general license is provided and issused by OFAC.
Donated Personal Communications Devices. The BIS rule creates a new license exception of Consumer Communications Devices that authorize exports and re-exports to Cuba of donated personal communication products, such as cellular phones and computers.
For more information: http://www.federalregister.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2009-21440_PI.pdf
