OFAC Non-Proliferation Sanctions
OFAC Non-Proliferation Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It imposes asset freeze, trade restrictions and financial restrictions.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems. Implements authorities blocking property of WMD proliferators and their supporters, imposing trade controls on WMD-related goods and technology, and restricting imports from designated foreign persons involved in WMD proliferation.
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13883
- Executive Order 13608
- Executive Order 13382
- Executive Order 13094
- Executive Order 12938
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- 31 CFR Part 539 - Weapons of Mass Destruction Trade Control Regulations
- 31 CFR Part 544 - Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations
- UNSCR 1929
- UNSCR 1803
- UNSCR 1747
- UNSCR 1737
- UNSCR 1696
- UNSCR 1540
Official resources
EO 13883 - Administration of Proliferation Sanctions and Amendment of Executive Order 12851
EO 13608 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Foreign Sanctions Evaders With Respect to Iran and Syria
EO 13382 - Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Their Supporters
EO 13094 - Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
EO 12938 - Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
87 FR 78484-22 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
87 FR 78470-22 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
87 FR 8735-22 - Amended Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations
86 FR 73105-21 - Amended Weapons of Mass Destruction Trade Control Regulations
85 FR 61823-20 - Amended Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations
84 FR 48704-19 - Issuance of Russia-Related Directive Pursuant to EO 13883 (CBW Act Directive)
UNSCR 1540 - Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
UNSCR 1696 - Demands Iran Suspend Uranium Enrichment
UNSCR 1737 - Imposes Sanctions on Iran for Refusal to Halt Uranium Enrichment
UNSCR 1747 - Toughens Sanctions Against Iran, Adds Arms Embargo
UNSCR 1803 - Increases Vigilance on Iranian Banks
UNSCR 1929 - Additional Sanctions on Iran
Revocation of Non-Proliferation General License No. 1