U.S. imposes sanctions on 30 INKSNA violators

The sanctions, pursuant to the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act, will remain in place for two years.    The United States imposed sanctions on 30 foreign entities and individuals in 10 countries on March 21 pursuant to the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA).
   The sanctions, which will remain in effect for two years, do not apply to these individuals and entities’ respective countries and governments, the U.S. State Department said.
   As part of the sanctions, a group of 11 entities and individuals were sanctioned for transferring sensitive items to Iran’s ballistic missile program.
  
   The 11 entities and individuals sanctioned under the INKSNA on March 21, specifically for transfers to Iran’s missile program, include:
     • Beijing Zhong Ke Electric Co. Ltd. (ZKEC) (China);
     • Dalian Zenghua Maoyi Youxian Gongsi (China);
     • Jack Qin (Chinese individual);
     • Jack Wang (Chinese individual);
     • Karl Lee [aka Li Fangwei] (Chinese individual);
     • Ningbo New Century Import and Export Company Limited (China);
     • Shenzhen Yataida High-Tech Company Ltd (China);
     • Sinotech (Dalian) Carbon and Graphite Corporation (SCGC) (China);
     • Sky Rise Technology [aka Reekay Technology Limited] (China);
     • Saeng Pil Trading Corporation (SPTC) (North Korea);
     • And Mabrooka Trading (United Arab Emirates).

   An additional 19 foreign entities and individuals were sanctioned March 21 for other violations. “These entities and individuals were sanctioned as a result of a determination that there was credible information indicating they had transferred to, or acquired from, Iran, North Korea, or Syria goods, services, or technology listed on multilateral export control lists; or on U.S. national control lists, or other items that could make a material contribution to the development of weapons of mass destruction or missile proliferation,” the U.S. State Department said.
  
   Effective March 21, the following restrictions took effect on the sanctioned entities and individuals:
     • No U.S. Government department or agency may procure or contract for any goods, services, or technology from the designated entities, except to the extent the Secretary of State otherwise may determine;
     • The designated entities are not eligible for any U.S. Government assistance programs, except to the extent the Secretary of State otherwise may determine;
     • U.S. Government sales of any items on the U.S. Munitions List to these entities is prohibited, and the sale of any defense articles, defense services, or design and construction services controlled under the Arms Export Control Act has been terminated;
     • And new licenses will be denied, and any existing licenses will be suspended, for transfers of export-controlled items.

   “Iran’s proliferation of missile technology significantly contributes to regional tensions. As an example, we have seen indications Iran is providing missile support to the Houthis in Yemen. This destabilizing activity only serves to escalate regional conflicts further and poses a significant threat to regional security,” the U.S. State Department said. “We will continue to take steps to address Iran’s missile development and production and sanction entities and individuals involved in supporting these programs under U.S. law.”