Which OFAC sanctions type describes broad sanctions on a jurisdiction that prohibit the export and/or import of goods, technology or services?

Which OFAC sanctions type describes broad sanctions on a jurisdiction that prohibit the export and/or import of goods, technology or services?

• A. Comprehensive Sanctions
• B. Sectoral Sanctions
• C. Targeted Sanctions
• D. Non-SDN Iranian Sanctions List

Answer: (A)

Comprehensive sanctions describe a broad, jurisdiction-wide approach that blocks most trade with a country. They prohibit the export and import of goods, technology, and services, often alongside financial restrictions, to press the government as a whole. Sectoral sanctions attack specific parts of the economy rather than the entire country, targeted sanctions focus on individuals or entities, and a specific sanctions list (like the Iranian list) is a regulatory tool rather than a broad category.

Comprehensive sanctions describe a broad, jurisdiction-wide approach that blocks most trade with a country. They prohibit the export and import of goods, technology, and services, often alongside financial restrictions, to press the government as a whole. Sectoral sanctions attack specific parts of the economy rather than the entire country, targeted sanctions focus on individuals or entities, and a specific sanctions list (like the Iranian list) is a regulatory tool rather than a broad category.