The Postal Service™ is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM) in Chapter 5 and in the Individual Country Listings for Belarus and Russia. These revisions update information based on recent U.S. government sanctions that regard export, re-export, or transfer (in country) of “luxury goods” to Belarus and Russia and for which the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) requires a license and an Internal Transaction Number (ITN).
For purposes of the new license requirements, a “luxury good” refers to any item that is identified under 15 Code of Federal Regulations (15 CFR) §\u2009746.10(a)(1) of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Although these revisions will be published in the next edition of the online IMM, the standards are effective immediately.
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM)
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5 Nonpostal Export Regulations
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530 Commodities and Technical Data
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[Add part 533 to read as follows (renumbering current 533 and 534 as 534 and 535, respectively):]
533 Luxury Goods
In alignment with U.S. government sanctions and the Bureau of Industry and Security, “luxury goods” destined to Belarus and Russia require a license and an Internal Transaction Number (ITN) (see IMM 524 for additional information). For purposes of the new license requirements, a “luxury good” refers to any item that is identified under new §\u2009746.10(a)(1) of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). See Exhibit 533 for a list of luxury goods destined to Belarus and Russia that require a license and an ITN. No exemptions are allowed.
Exhibit 533
Luxury goods requiring a license and ITN:
Antiques more than 100 years old
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Lead crystal glassware
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Artist brushes and similar brushes for cosmetics
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Leather luggage, handbags, and other bags
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Artwork more than 100 years old1
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Lifejackets and lifebelts
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Banknotes, check forms, and stocks
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Mink and other furs
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Blankets and traveling rugs
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Plastic, wood, ceramic, and metal statuettes
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Camping equipment2
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Silk fabrics
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Ceramics3
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Specimens of humans, animals, and plants
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Clothing4
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Sporting racquet strings and plastic gloves
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Coins more than 100 years old
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Stamp collections
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Cosmetics5
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Tobacco products
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Footwear valued at $1,000 or more per item
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Underwater breathing devices
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Fountain pens and other pens
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Unused postage
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Gold and non-gold coins
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Worked ivory, bone, coral, and molded or carved wax
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Headgear valued at $1,000 or more per item
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Woven tapestry and textile wall coverings
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Iron and steel plate with precious metals
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Wrist watches and watchbands of precious metals
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Jewelry6
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Notes: The items in Exhibit 533 reflect the BIS license requirements as of June 6, 2022. For the latest requirements, the mailer is responsible for consulting the current, authoritative provisions in the applicable BIS rules, which are available at bis.doc.gov/index.php/regulations/export-administration-regulations-ear (click on the link for “Part 746”). For up-to-date BIS license requirements, see the BIS guide, “Resources on Export Controls Implemented in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine” at bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/country-guidance/russia-belarus. Also, the items in Exhibit 533 do not imply mailability — other rules or regulations may render any item non-mailable. For prohibited and restricted items, see the Individual Country Listings for Belarus and Russia, as well as Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail.
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534 Additional Standards
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534.2 Mailer and USPS Responsibilities for Completing and Processing Forms
534.22 USPS Responsibilities
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Postal Service personnel must verify that the submitted form is complete and in accordance with 534.21.
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Individual Country Listings
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Belarus
Country Conditions for Mailing
[Before “Prohibitions,” add a paragraph to read as follows:]
In alignment with U.S. government sanctions and the Bureau of Industry and Security, “luxury goods” destined to Belarus require a license and an Internal Transaction Number (ITN). For a list of luxury goods, see Exhibit 533. No exemptions are allowed.
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Russia
Country Conditions for Mailing
[Before “Prohibitions,” add a paragraph to read as follows:]
In alignment with U.S. government sanctions and the Bureau of Industry and Security, “luxury goods” destined to Russia require a license and an Internal Transaction Number (ITN). For a list of luxury goods, see Exhibit 533. No exemptions are allowed.
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The Postal Service will incorporate these revisions into the next edition of the online IMM, which is available via Postal Explorer® at pe.usps.com.
— Product Classification,
Product Solutions, 6-16-22
