Treasury Lists Medical Devices Banned for North Korea
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting June 11, 2026, certain medical devices can’t be sent to North Korea without special permission from the U.S. Treasury. This new list affects exporters who now need to get specific approval before shipping these devices, helping keep sanctions strong while allowing some medical aid. If you’re in the business of sending medical gear, watch your paperwork and timing to avoid costly delays!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Specific OFAC Authorization Required
If you export or reexport certain medical devices to North Korea, you cannot rely on the general license and must obtain specific authorization from the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) starting June 11, 2026. The Federal Register lists excluded items such as oxygen generators, PCR machines, and -80°C freezers that require that specific approval.
General License Still Applies to Others
Medical devices that are not on OFAC's published List remain eligible for export or reexport to North Korea under the general license authorized in 31 CFR 510.521. If your device is not listed, you do not need the specific OFAC authorization identified for excluded devices.
List Published in FR and Online
OFAC published the List of Medical Devices Requiring Specific Authorization in the Federal Register and on its website, effective June 11, 2026. You can consult the OFAC North Korea Sanctions page to see whether a device (for example, gamma imaging equipment or bioreactors) is on the List.
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