Which countries are subject to sanctions or embargoes?

U.S. export control regulations also identify certain countries that are subject to a comprehensive embargo or targeted sanctions.  

Definitions: 

• Comprehensive embargoes prohibit all exports/imports and other transactions without a license or other U.S. government authorization.  
• Targeted sanctions are prohibitions on trade in specified goods, technologies, and services with specific organizations (including foreign governments) and persons.

Resources:

The list of countries per regulation (i.e.,  ITAR, EAR, and OFAC) and the sanctions change.  Use the following links to the federal resources to obtain the most current information.

• ITAR: Country Policies
• EAR:  Country Chart (PDF)
• OFAC:  Sanctions Program and Country Information