# Cuba: Revisions to License Exceptions
> **Bureau of Industry and Security** · Final rule. · Published 2016-10-17 · Effective 2016-10-17 · 81 FR 71365
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-25034
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Bureau of Industry and Security
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 71365
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 740
- **Publication date:** 2016-10-17
- **Effective date:** 2016-10-17
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No. 160915848-6952-01
## Abstract

This rule amends a license exception to allow cargo aboard aircraft to transit Cuba when that cargo is bound for destinations other than Cuba. This rule also authorizes export and reexport of certain items sold directly to individuals in Cuba under a license exception. Finally, this rule revises the lists of ineligible Cuban officials for purposes of certain license exceptions. BIS is publishing this rule to further implement the administration's policy of increasing engagement and commerce that benefits the Cuban people.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/17/2016-25034/cuba-revisions-to-license-exceptions)
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