§ 2M5.1.
Evasion of Export Controls; Financial Transactions with Countries Supporting International Terrorism
(a) Base Offense Level (Apply the greater):
(1) 26, if (A) national security controls or controls relating to the proliferation of nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons or materials were evaded; or (B) the offense involved a financial transaction with a country supporting international terrorism; or
(2) 14, otherwise.
Historical note
Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 2001 (amendment 633); November 1, 2002 (amendment 637); November 1, 2011 (amendment 753); November 1, 2023 (amendment 824); November 1, 2024 (amendment 830); November 1, 2025 (amendment 836).
Commentary
Statutory provisions
Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. § 2332d; 22 U.S.C. § 8512; 50 U.S.C. §§ 1705, 4819. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
Application Notes:
1. Definition.—For purposes of subsection (a)(1)(B), “a country supporting international terrorism” means a country designated under section 1754 of the Export Controls Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. § 4813).
2. Additional Penalties.—In addition to the provisions for imprisonment, 50 U.S.C. § 4819 contains provisions for criminal fines and forfeiture as well as civil penalties.