# Expansion of the Gift Parcel License Exception Regarding Cuba to Authorize Mobile Phones and Related Software and Equipment
> **Bureau of Industry and Security** · Final rule. · Published 2008-06-13 · Effective 2008-06-13 · 73 FR 33671
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-13271
- **Category:** bis-export-control
- **Sub-agency:** Bureau of Industry and Security
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 33671
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 736
- **Publication date:** 2008-06-13
- **Effective date:** 2008-06-13
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No. 080519687-8707-01
## Abstract

This rule revises a license exception in the Export Administration Regulations to allow the export of mobile phones as gifts sent by individuals to eligible recipients in Cuba. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is taking this action to provide support for individuals to support democracy-building efforts for Cuba by enabling the free exchange of information among Cuban citizens and with persons in other countries.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/06/13/E8-13271/expansion-of-the-gift-parcel-license-exception-regarding-cuba-to-authorize-mobile-phones-and-related)
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