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HMRC have published Notice to Exporters 2025/18 detailing a compound settlement made by a UK exporter for breaches of UK export control conditions to Russia.
The notice, published on 8th July 2025, details a UK exporter being fined for breaching The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The compound settlement for that exporter involves a penalty of £1,160,725.67.
The published article advises that this is the most significant compound settlement that HMRC has concluded for a Russia sanctions offence.
Businesses are reminded of their obligation to comply with UK export controls, licensing, and sanctions conditions. Failure to do so is a serious offence and can result in financial penalties and criminal prosecution.
If a trader has concerns that goods for export have been delivered or diverted for delivery to Russia, they are advised to contact HMRC as soon as possible.
Further information and guidance
Further information is available at the links below:
Guidance on the scope and operation of the UK’s overall sanctions regime.
Assessing and addressing potential sanctions circumvention and European Commission guidance on preventing Russian export control and sanctions evasion.
Export controls: military goods, software and technology - GOV.UK
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