Shipping to Middle East and OFAC rules

[Tive]

I am starting to export medical supplies to Jordan but some of the logistics companies are asking for an OFAC compliance certificate. I thought these sanctions only applied to countries like Iran or Syria. Why is it so complicated for a peaceful business? Is a simple letter of intent from my buyer enough to keep me safe? What happens if the cargo is redirected by a third party?

[Liabi]

Even if you are not shipping to a sanctioned country, the banks and shipping lines are very paranoid about "redirection." They want to make sure the goods don't end up in the wrong hands. An end-user certificate is a good start but you really need a full compliance plan. You can find out that more information can be found here ofacblockedfundslawyers.com regarding how to set up these risk-minimizing strategies. I worked for a firm that got into big trouble because their client in the UAE sold the parts to a blacklisted entity. The US Treasury held our company responsible because we didn't do enough due diligence. My advice is to screen every single person involved in the deal, from the driver to the final buyer. It's better to spend a bit on a legal audit now than to face a million-dollar fine later.