By The Data Nerd, Founder & Compliance Engineer ·
OFAC-Sanctioned Entities in Cuba
Program: Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR), 31 CFR Part 515
Designations: ~200 SDN designations
Cuba is subject to a comprehensive embargo maintained by OFAC since 1963. While some restrictions have been eased over time, most transactions remain prohibited without a specific license.
Notable sanctioned entities
Cuban military-controlled enterprises (GAESA), Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces
Screen counterparties linked to Cuba (free, no API key)
curl "https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?country=cuba"Free tier: 5 checks/day by IP. Real OFAC SDN data, refreshed daily.
What this means for your AI agent
- Pre-transaction screening required: Every counterparty linked to Cuba must be screened against the OFAC SDN list before payment.
- Strict liability: Even unintentional transactions with sanctioned Cuba entities incur penalties of $356,571 per violation.
- Audit trail: Log every screening with timestamp, subject, result, and list version for compliance evidence.
- Enhanced due diligence: Counterparties with Cuba nexus require documented screening and risk assessment.
Penalties
OFAC civil penalties: $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater. Each payment to a sanctioned Cuba entity is a separate violation. Willful violations carry up to $20 million and 30 years imprisonment.
Frequently asked questions
Are all transactions with Cuba prohibited?
Nearly all. Cuba is subject to a comprehensive embargo maintained by OFAC since 1963. While some restrictions have been eased over time, most transactions remain prohibited without a specific license. Screen every counterparty against the OFAC SDN list before transacting.
How many Cuba entities are sanctioned?
Approximately ~200 SDN designations under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations program. Use sanctionsai.dev to check any counterparty in real time.
What is the penalty for violating sanctions on this country?
$356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value (civil); $20 million and 30 years (criminal, willful violations).
How do I screen for sanctioned entities?
Use the sanctionsai.dev API: GET /sanctions?name=&wallet=&country= returns matches with confidence scores in under 100ms.