GL-U
ExpiredAuthorizing the Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Iranian-Origin Loaded on Vessels as of March 20, 2026
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Summary
General License U authorizes all transactions prohibited by the authorities it lists (31 CFR parts 560, 587, 589, 544, 561, 562 and 594, and E.O.s 13876, 13902 and 13949) that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the sale, delivery, or offloading of crude oil or petroleum products of Iranian origin loaded on any vessel, including vessels blocked under those authorities, on or before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, March 20, 2026, through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, April 19, 2026. This includes importation into the United States where ordinarily incident and necessary to the authorized sale, delivery, or offloading.
Conditions
Covered transactions include safe docking and anchoring, preserving the health or safety of the crew, emergency repairs or environmental mitigation or protection, and services such as vessel management, crewing, bunkering, piloting, registration, flagging, insurance, classification, and salvage; covered oil includes that produced by entities sanctioned under 31 CFR part 560, 561 or 594. The license does not authorize: (1) any transaction involving a person located in or organized under the laws of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Covered Regions of Ukraine (E.O. 14065), or the Crimea Region of Ukraine (E.O. 13685), or any entity owned or controlled by or in a joint venture with such persons; or (2) any other transactions or activities prohibited by any other Executive order or by any part of 31 CFR chapter V not referenced in it.