Global Sanctions Index — Americas Regional Sanctions Guide

United States Sanctions Guide

A higher weighted score means it is easier to comply with a country's sanctions list. A lower score means it is more difficult to comply with sanctions. A score of zero means a country has no autonomous sanctions list. The weighted score is derived from the data integrity, data delivery, and guidance scores. Read more about the methodology here.

1. Does the United States have an autonomous sanctions list?
   Yes.
   

2. What is the name of the United States’ primary sanctions list?
   The Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons List (SDN) list is the primary sanctions list in the US.
   

3. Who maintains the primary US sanctions list?
   The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issues and maintains the SDN sanctions list.
   

4. Does the United States adhere to UN sanctions?
   No. Although there is significant overlap between UN sanctions and US OFAC SDN sanctions, not all UN sanctions are on the US OFAC SDN list. Additionally, despite the US mission to the UN playing a significant role in shaping UN sanctions, it is not a legal requirement for US persons to screen UN sanctions.
   

5. Does the US implement any other international sanctions regimes?
   No.