OFAC Hong Kong-Related Sanctions
OFAC Hong Kong-Related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Hong Kong. It imposes asset freeze, financial restrictions and trade restrictions.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting persons involved in undermining Hong Kong's autonomy, implemented under Executive Order 13936 and related statutes including the Hong Kong Autonomy Act and the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020)
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (HKHRDA)
- Hong Kong Autonomy Act, H.R. 7440 (Public Law No. 116-149) (HKAA)
- 31 CFR Part 585 - Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
31 CFR Part 585 - Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations
Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked
Report Pursuant to Section 5(b) of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (February 2022)
Report Pursuant to Section 5(b) of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (May 2021)
Report Pursuant to Section 5(b) of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (December 2020)
Hong Kong-Related Sanctions FAQ Topic Page
Hong Kong Business Advisory (September 06, 2024)
Hong Kong Business Advisory (July 16, 2021)
Executive Order 13936 — The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization