When sending items internationally, it is important to be aware of any sanctions and restrictions imposed by authorities such as the UK government, the European Union, or the United Nations.
Sanctions are designed to prevent certain goods, services, financial transactions, or technical knowledge from being supplied to specific individuals, organisations, or countries.
As the sender, you are responsible for ensuring that your item(s) comply with all applicable sanctions and restrictions. If sanctions are breached, we may take action in relation to your items, including disposal, and you may also be subject to investigation by the relevant authorities
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If you are shipping from the United Kingdom, the UK government’s dedicated sanctions list provides further information, including links to all relevant guidance published by the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU).
Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-sanctions
The following countries are currently or have recently been subject to sanctions, however, this can change. It is your responsibility as the sender to check a country's status before posting your item.
Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Burma (Myanmar), China, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Republic of Guinea (Conakry), Guinea- Bissau, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, North Korea, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Russia, Russia controlled areas of Ukraine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine (Crimea/Sebastopol) and Zimbabwe.
For countries subject to sanctions, there are specific restrictions in place on shipping certain types of goods. If you are posting an item to any sanctioned country, you must make sure you are allowed to send the item.
The UK Government maintains a list of individuals and organisations (for example, banks or utility companies or terrorist organisations) that are subject to sanctions, recognised by the UK (which includes sanctions originating from the EU and the UN).
It is generally prohibited to have dealings with these “designated” individuals and organisations, for example, sending money or goods to them. They are often individuals and organisations linked to, or based in, the countries mentioned above. However, they may be based anywhere in the world, including the UK. You should seek specialist advice if you wish to post items to a designated individual or organisation.
The list of designated individuals and organisations can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets
Please note that none of the above is intended as legal advice and is not to be seen as an exhaustive description of the sanctions rules that may apply to you, or the items you are posting.
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