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Notice to exporters 2022/22: introduction of additional sanctions against Russia
This notice sets out additional sanctions measures on Russia.
New measures
Prohibitions on the export and making available of items listed on the G7 Dependency and Further Goods List to, or for use in, Russia, in addition to prohibitions on the supply or delivery of such items from a third country to a place in Russia (as well as prohibitions on the provision of related technical assistance, financial services, funds, and brokering services).
Expanded prohibitions on the export, making available, and supply or delivery of energy-related goods (as well as prohibitions on the provision of related technical assistance, financial services, funds, and brokering services).
Prohibitions on the import, acquisition and supply or delivery of:
- oil and oil products (note these provisions come into force on 31 December 2022)
- coal and coal products (note these provisions come into force on 10 August 2022)
that originate in or are consigned from Russia (as well as prohibitions on the provision of related technical assistance, financial services, funds, and brokering services).
Prohibitions on the import, acquisition and supply or delivery of gold originating in Russia (as well as prohibitions on the provision of related technical assistance, financial services, funds, and brokering services).
Prohibitions on the provision of Professional and Business Services directly or indirectly to a person connected with Russia.
Exceptions
There are some exceptions to the prohibitions, which are set out in detail in the legislation, and licences can be granted in very limited circumstances.