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Beginning February 3, you can access EXIM’s new Country Limitation Schedule. https://www.exim.gov/tools-for-exporters/country-limitation-scheduleThe Country Limitation Schedule (CLS) indicates where EXIM is "open for cover" and where EXIM is "off-cover." The "open for cover" designation refers to the possibility, rather than the certainty of EXIM support in particular cases. Where the CLS presents an X mark, EXIM is "off-cover," and is therefore not willing to consider approval of routine transactions. These "off-cover" determinations are due to economic and/or political risks associated with the country. Where the CLS indicates support is not available, EXIM can still consider financing arrangements that eliminate or externalize country risk. Potentially acceptable transactions include structured transactions that earn revenues offshore in a country with no CLS restrictions and are held in a bank or trust account acceptable to EXIM; third-party support from creditworthy entities in countries with no CLS restriction; and asset-backed lease and financing structures involving equipment such as aircraft. It should be noted that these exceptions do not apply in countries where EXIM is legally prohibited from operating. Please contact us at [email protected] to be directly connected to EXIM and other export risk reduction expertise.