The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury administers sanctions that restrict the mailing of items to certain destinations and recipients, including a broad sanctions program against North Korea. Prior to mailing any items to North Korea, mailers should refer to IMM 510 or access www.treas.gov/ofac for additional information.
Service is limited to First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package International Service items, including postcards and matter for the blind. All merchandise is prohibited.
Prohibitions (130)
All merchandise is prohibited.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other precious articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
- First-Class Mail International items, First-Class Package International Service items, or Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes may not contain dutiable articles.
- Mail should be addressed to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Available only for Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope.
Flat Rate Envelopes: May not contain dutiable items or merchandise. The maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
NOT Applicable
Insurance (232.92)
NOT Applicable
Customs Forms Required (123)
Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, First-Class Package International Service, or Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes. Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items, First-Class Package International Service items, and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Certificate of Mailing (313)
Registered Mail (330)
NOT Available
Return Receipt (340)
NOT Available
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.75; Cards $1.25
