Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Haiti

1994-05-24Executive Order 12917
Signed by: William J. Clinton
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Headline: Prohibits United States Trade and Transactions With Haiti's Regime

What it does: Agencies must enforce bans on trade and transactions with Haiti's de facto regime, while the Treasury issues rules and licenses to implement them.

Real World Impact:
  • Stops most imports from Haiti exported after May 21, 1994.
  • Restricts U.S. businesses from selling or shipping goods to Haiti.
  • Requires Treasury to issue rules and licenses for permitted transactions.
Topics: trade restrictions, sanctions, humanitarian aid exemptions, government enforcement

Summary

This order prohibits most trade and other transactions involving Haiti and its de facto regime, effective May 21, 1994. It bans imports and dealings in goods exported from Haiti after that date, and limits sales or shipments to Haiti except for books, certain foodstuffs, medicines, and medical supplies authorized by the Treasury.

United States persons, U.S.-based businesses, and operators of U.S.-registered vessels or aircraft are affected. The Treasury is authorized to issue rules, licenses, and enforce the prohibitions, and all federal agencies must take steps to implement them.

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