OFACFinal Rule
Publication of International Criminal Court-Related Sanctions Regulations Web General License 9
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Summary
This regulation from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) creates a general license that allows certain financial transactions related to International Criminal Court sanctions. It essentially gives permission for some business activities that would normally be prohibited when dealing with people or organizations targeted by ICC-related penalties.
Key Points
- 1OFAC is issuing General License 9 to permit specific transactions that involve International Criminal Court sanctions
- 2This license allows certain financial activities and dealings that would otherwise be blocked by U.S. sanctions rules
- 3The regulation affects banks, businesses, and financial institutions that conduct international transactions
- 4Companies and individuals must still follow all other sanctions rules and cannot use this license as blanket permission for all ICC-related activities
- 5This gives more flexibility in how organizations can operate while still complying with U.S. foreign policy toward the International Criminal Court
Impact Assessment
If you are a financial institution, this means you can now process certain transactions with ICC-sanctioned entities under specific conditions without violating OFAC regulations.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
International
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
Financial InstitutionsImporters/Exporters
Key Dates
Published
December 12, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
31 CFR Part 501
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (OFAC_FRDOC_0001)
OFACFinance & Banking
Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations Web General License 1
OFACFinance & Banking
Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General License 129
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Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General License 13O
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Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General License 132
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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