Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to North Korea

Apr 20, 2011

Summary

Stops people in the United States from bringing in any goods, services, or technology from North Korea to follow United Nations rules.

What problem does this solve?

The United States needed to take stronger action to enforce United Nations Security Council rules against North Korea. This order solves the problem by completely banning all imports from North Korea into the U.S.

What does this order do?

Bans imports from North Korea

Prohibits bringing any goods, services, or technology from North Korea into the United States, either directly or indirectly.

Prevents avoiding the ban

Forbids any U.S. person from trying to get around the import ban. It also prohibits planning with others to violate the order.

Keeps older orders active

Clarifies that previous Executive Orders 13466 and 13551, which also deal with North Korea, will remain in effect.

Gives enforcement power to the Treasury Department

Allows the Secretary of the Treasury, after talking with the Secretary of State, to create rules and take actions needed to carry out the order.

Who does this affect?

The Government of North Korea
U.S. citizens and companies involved in international trade

What is the real world impact?

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Increases pressure on North Korea

Strengthens existing sanctions to block North Korea from earning money through trade with the United States. This action supports United Nations efforts to address the country's actions on the world stage.

When does this start?

This order became effective on April 19, 2011.