Sanctioned Country License Exceptions

The following list shows some of the limited types of shipments that may be allowed under U.S. law without the need for an export license. However, you are responsible for ensuring whether additional U.S. or foreign conditions or requirements apply. Please note, for example, that when sending allowable goods to Iran, Sudan, or Syria, you must still complete the mandatory filing via the Census Bureau’s AES Direct website to obtain an ITN for such goods.

It is recommended that you check with BIS and/or OFAC before mailing your shipment to any of the countries listed here.

Cuba

Iran

North Korea

Note: Currently, no goods may be mailed to North Korea.

Sudan

Syria

When shipping goods as a humanitarian donation, be sure to check the “Humanitarian Donation” box in the content description section of PS Form 2976, in block 5 of PS Form 2976-A, or in block 2 of PS Form 2976-B. Please see the following page for images of those forms and the applicable blocks.

PS Form 2976, Content Description Section

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PS Form 2976-A, Block 5

ps form 2976-a with block 5 projected for readability

PS Form 2976-B, Block 2

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Additional information on current sanction programs and specific information on what items can be mailed to sanctioned countries is available at www.treasury.gov/ofac and www.bis.doc.gov/index.htm.