State Department FAQs on the Cuba Restricted List #1

Date issued: Nov. 08 2017

TURBOFAC Commentary (80 words)

Notes:

1) There is no "50% rule" with regard to the Cuba Restricted List.

2) In dealings with Cuba Restricted List subsidiaries, ensure that the transition does not involve, even indirectly, the parent in any way. It is unclear whether how aggressively OFAC apply its "indirect dealings" principle to dealings with Restricted List subsidiaries which roundaboutly involve the parent, but given the risk one would expect OFAC to presume that U.S. persons seek active assurances from counterparties in such cases.