OFAC sanctions exemptions

Any postal, telegraphic, telephonic, or other personal communication that does not involve a transfer of anything of value.

Donations, by persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, of articles such as food, clothing, and medicine intended to relieve human suffering.

The import or export of information and informational materials — publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilm/microfiche, tapes, CDs, CD-ROMs, artworks, and news wire feeds — whether commercial or otherwise, regardless of format or medium of transmission.

Transactions ordinarily incident to travel to or from any country — importation of accompanied baggage for personal use, maintenance within a country (living expenses and acquisition of goods/services for personal use), and the arrangement or facilitation of such travel.