RUSSIA - Trade Sanctions
Revised trade sanctions against Russia have been announced. Please click on the links below for details of the sanctions and to assess whether your products are subject to export controls and/or whether they are on the export ban list.
UK sanctions relating to Russia - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Export Control Joint Unit - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you have any questions about the impact of the sanctions on UK businesses operating in any sector, or business operations in Ukraine or Russia, please contact the Export Support Service (ESS) who are providing a front line Russia sanctions support service to all businesses.
Ask the export support team a question - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
or call 0300 303 8955.
Q & A about trading with Ukraine, Russia and Belarus: The British Chambers of Commerce has produced a Q & A sheet regarding Ukraine, Russia and Belarus trade related issues, which can be viewed by clicking here.
BCC Support page: The BCC has put together a "support" page to ensure that businesses have as much advice, information and support as possible to make decisions, adapt to these circumstances and navigate the challenging times ahead. Please click here.
Force Majeure Certificates: Has your business with partners in Ukraine, Russia or Belarus been affected? These are certificates attesting the existence of force majeure circumstances i.e. circumstances beyond the control of the applicant such as fire, flood, industrial disputes, pandemic, wars and conflicts etc. Please note that we can only certify factual details that can be evidenced. We cannot comment as to whether or not Force Majeure applies or argue such claims on behalf of the applicant. Please click here for details and to apply for a Force Majeure Certificate.
ATA Carnets: Carnet issuance to Belarus, Russia and Ukraine is currently suspended until further notice. Traders who are already in any of these countries and unable to re-export their goods before their carnet expires must apply for a replacement carnet. If you need a replacement, please click contact our team on 01482 324976.
Humanitarian Aid: Please click here for useful information and contacts if you are looking to send aid to Ukraine, and click here if you would like assistance with export declarations to send humanitarian relief to Ukraine.
Consular support is available to British nationals in Ukraine and Russia:
