Participants in foreign economic activity engaged in the import of goods into Russia are exempt from the obligation to provide security for the payment of customs taxes and duties.
Trade
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Updated list of goods for parallel imports
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has updated the list of goods for parallel imports. In particular, the List has been supplemented with IKEA brand products, toys and cosmetics.
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Export restriction on inert gases
Restriction on the export of inert gases from Russia until the end of 2023
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The EAEU expands import list to mitigate foreign sanctions
The list of goods imported into the customs territory of the EAEU as part of countering foreign sanctions has been expanded. This includes certain types of goods for the production and sale of food and perfumery and cosmetic products, as well as fabrics and threads
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Parallel imports legalized
The import of in-demand original foreign-made goods is allowed without the consent of copyright holders. Liability for so-called parallel imports has been abolished. The list of eligible goods will be determined by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
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Individual designations, third countries, expanded banned goods list
Asset freezes targeting 11 Russian individuals, 29 entities, and 3 banks.
Prohibited exports to 22 Russian military-related entities and 31 entities in third countries (e.g., China, Turkey, UAE) suspected of facilitating sanctions evasion.
Banned 335 goods that could strengthen Russia’s industrial base, such as engines, audio equipment, and tools. -
17th package of sanctions against Russia
Further restrictions on Russia’s shadow fleet to prevent circumvention of oil export bans.
Sanctions on entities in third countries (e.g., UAE, Turkey, Hong Kong) facilitating Russia’s oil trade.
Asset freezes and travel bans on additional Russian officials and companies. -
16th package of sanctions against Russia
Ban on imports of Russian primary aluminium.
Prohibition on the temporary storage of Russian oil in EU ports, targeting theshadow fleet.
Expanded export bans on goods and technologies contributing to Russia’s military capabilities.
Enhanced anti-circumvention provisions, including sanctions on third-country entities supporting Russia’s war effort. -
Shadow fleet sanctions, asset freezes and dealings ban
Update of the Restricted Goods and Technologies List to align with similar measures implemented by the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States. Canada is also taking action against Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ by sanctioning 109 vessels based on their involvement in transporting property and goods for the benefit of Russia or persons in Russia. The list includes 92 oil tankers involved in transferring Russian oil to third countries, 9 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers involved in transferring Russian LNG to third countries, and 8 vessels involved in moving arms and related material to Russia from Iran and North Korea.
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15th package of sanctions against Russia: shadow fleet
Measures adopted include:
sanctions against 54 Generals and 30 entities;
ban on port access and the provision of services related to maritime transport for a further 52 vessels that are part of Putin’s shadow fleet;
export restrictions on dual use goods and technologies for 32 new entities, some located in third countries;
ban on the recognition or enforcement in the EU of rulings issued by Russian courts based on Article 248 of the Arbitration Procedure Code of the Russian Federation;
a derogation allowing the release of cash balances held by EU central securities depositories;
extension of the deadlines applicable to certain derogations required for divestments from Russia.