Implementation of Additional Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Refinements to Existing Controls
bis-export-control · Bureau of Industry and Security · Published 2023-02-27 · Effective 2023-02-24 · 88 FR 12175
Document
Document number
2023-03927
Federal Register citation
88 FR 12175
CFR reference
15 CFR 744
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
bis-export-control
Sub-agency
Bureau of Industry and Security
Publication date
2023-02-27
Effective date
2023-02-24
Commerce docket
Docket No. 230221-0047
Abstract
In response to the Russian Federation's (Russia's) ongoing aggression against Ukraine, as substantially enabled by Belarus, the Department of Commerce is expanding and strengthening the existing sanctions against Russia and Belarus, including the scope of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)'s Russian and Belarusian industry sector sanctions and `luxury goods' sanctions. This rule also refines existing export controls on Russia and Belarus. The Department of Commerce is taking these actions to enhance the effectiveness of its controls on both countries and to better align them with those implemented by U.S. allies and partners.