22 USC 10814 - Exceptions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Oct 21, 2026

§ 10814.

Exceptions

(a)

Exception for humanitarian assistance

(1)

In general

Sanctions and other measures under this chapter shall not apply to—

(A)

the conduct or facilitation of a transaction for the provision of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, humanitarian assistance, or for humanitarian purposes; or

(B)

transactions that are necessary for, or related to, the activities described in subparagraph (A).

(2)

Rule of interpretation

(3)

Definitions

In this subsection:

(A)

Agricultural commodity

(B)

Medical device

(C)

Medicine

(b)

Exception for intelligence and law enforcement activities

(c)

Exception to comply with international obligations

(d)

Exception to comply with civilian nuclear cooperation agreements

(e)

Exception for certain imports of low-enriched uranium for nuclear reactors

(f)

Exception for official government business

(g)

Exception for non-Russian oil that transits Russian territory

(h)

General licenses

(1)

In general

(2)

Rule of construction

(i)

Exception for winddown operations

During the 270-day period beginning on September 18, 2026, sanctions under this chapter shall not apply with respect to—

(1)

an activity related to the winddown or divestiture of operations in the Russian Federation by an entity located in the Russian Federation that is not owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a Russian person; or

(2)

an entity located in the Russian Federation that is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a United States person if that United States person is engaged in good faith efforts to winddown or divest operations in the Russian Federation, including providing ongoing operational support to wind down or divest operations.

(j)

Exception for safety of vessels and crew

Sanctions under this chapter shall not apply with respect to a person providing provisions to a vessel otherwise subject to sanctions under this chapter if such provisions are intended—

(1)

for the safety and care of the crew aboard the vessel;

(2)

for the protection of human life aboard the vessel; or

(3)

to avoid any environmental or other significant damage.

(k)

Exception relating to activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

(1)

In general

(2)

Rule of construction

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the imposition of any sanction or other condition, limitation, restriction, prohibition, or other measure, that directly or indirectly impedes the supply by any entity of the Russian Federation of any product or service, or the procurement of such product or service by any contractor or subcontractor of the United States or any other entity, relating to or in connection with any space launch conducted for—

(A)

the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; or

(B)

any other non-Department of Defense customer.

(Pub. L. 119–111, div. A, title I, § 114, Sept. 18, 2026, 140 Stat. 1041.)

cite as: 22 USC 10814