Cuban Cigars Trade

On the SDN listEntityCUBA

Cuban Cigars Trade (entity) is on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list of the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Program: CUBA. Addresses on file in: Italy. Its property under U.S. jurisdiction is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with it.

Italy has 21 entities, vessels or aircraft with an address on the SDN list.

Sanctions program

Cuba (Cuban Assets Control Regulations) CUBA

U.S. embargo on Cuba, in place since the 1960s. It prohibits, unless authorized, most transactions by U.S. persons with Cuba and designated Cuban entities.

Addresses on file

  • Italy

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that Cuban Cigars Trade is on the SDN list?

It means that its property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with this entity. Entities it owns 50% or more of, directly or indirectly, are also considered blocked.

Can a non-U.S. company do business with Cuban Cigars Trade?

OFAC sanctions bind U.S. persons and companies, as well as transactions that pass through the U.S. financial system (for example, U.S. dollar payments). Some programs, such as those for Russia and Iran, include secondary sanctions on non-U.S. persons. Seek advice before transacting.

How does an entity get removed from the SDN list?

A sanctioned party can petition OFAC for removal by showing a change in circumstances. OFAC publishes removals on its website; DataCloud USA updates the list daily and marks the profiles of delisted parties.

More context: how to check if a company is debarred or sanctioned.