Putting Regulation into Working Practice - NTI 2953: Russian Import Sanctions

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Gail Lesson
3 June 2024

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For UK businesses involved in the supply chain of commodities restricted by the Russian Import Sanctions, it can be challenging to determine whether their goods for import are affected by the sanctions and, if so, to what extent. The regulations governing sanctions on Russian imports have been subject to change as the sanctions on Russia have progressed, and it can be an arduous task to place goods for import within evolving, moving boundaries.

On the 21st of May, The Government released a Notice to Importers (NTI 2953) to compile the amendments to the regulations and their effective dates.  The following document has been developed to guide you through the current set of UK Russian sanctions to ensure compliance.


NTI 2953: Russia Import Sanctions Guidance Document


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