Notice to Importers 2953: Russia import sanctions
Import prohibitions in force under the Russia Sanctions Regulations 2019, as amended. It should be read alongside the statutory guidance.
Updates to this page
- From:
- Department for Business and Trade
- Published:
- 30 March 2022
- Last updated:
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12 June 2026
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Guidance updated to reflect the expiration date of the General Licence.
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NTI 2953 attachment updated with new section added to 'Import prohibitions' (May 2026 update) and new insertions for: Regulation 46Z9E to 46Z9I, Regulation 46Z23A to 46Z23G, Regulation 60K and oil products processed in third countries. New attachment added to the page, providing 'guidance on third country processed oil product measures'.
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Guidance on Russian synthetic diamonds processed in third countries added to documents list. Amendments have been made to the NTI 2953 document to reflect these changes, and the introduction of a General Licence for the import of processed Russian synthetic diamonds. The NTI 2953 document has also been updated to advise that the existing list of sanctioned revenue generating goods has been expanded to include helium.
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'Import licences' section of 'NTI 2953: Russia import sanctions' updated to advise when a licence cannot be granted.
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The NTI 2953: Russia import sanctions page was updated to include amendments to the following headings: Import prohibitions, Trade sanctions licences, Considerations for licensing and Enquiries.
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Header and section on ‘Guidance on imports from the European Union, Norway and Switzerland’ updated to include Liechtenstein in 'Guidance on third country processed iron and steel measures'.
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Guidance on Russian diamonds overview updated to reflect changes in legislation.
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Under section 2.1 "Demonstrating supply chain history," an additional example has been added to the list of acceptable forms of evidence for demonstrating the supply chain history of diamonds processed in third countries through documentation. The new example specifies: "An example of evidence may include, but is not limited to: a verification certificate issued by the Federal Public Service Economy at the Diamond Office, Hoveniersstraat 22, B-2018 Antwerp, Belgium (G7 Certificate)." This update provides users with clear guidance on the specific documentation for demonstrating compliance with supply chain requirements for diamonds processed in third countries.
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Information on monitoring and enforcement and displaying supply chain history updated in ‘Guidance on third country processed Russian diamonds measures’. Information on monitoring and enforcement updated in ‘Guidance on third country processed iron and steel measures’. Header and section on ‘Guidance on imports from the European Union and Switzerland’ updated to include Norway in 'Guidance on third country processed iron and steel measures'.
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Guidance on Russian metals sanctions overview updated to reflect changes to the acquisition of metals trade licence.
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'Guidance on third country processed iron and steel measures' document attachment amended to reflect a date change for certain codes, from 1 October 2024 to 1 October 2028 in the 'Imports from the European Union and Switzerland' section.
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The 'Guidance on imports from the European Union' header and section in the 'Guidance on third country processed iron and steel measures' page has been updated to include Switzerland.
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'Guidance on third country processed Russian diamonds measures' amended to reflect updates on evidence requirements for demonstrating supply chain history.
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Amended to reflect the implementation of new measures on third country processed Russian diamonds. This includes guidance on the third country processed Russian diamonds measures alongside guidance on the use of the General Licence for the import of third country processed Russian diamonds. The licence permits the import into the UK of certain prohibited third country processed diamonds that were outside of Russia before 1 March 2024.
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General Trade Licence: "manufactured or produced before" date changed from 21 April to 23 June 2023. Guidance on third country processed iron and steel measures updated: additional guidance on supplier declarations and imports from the European Union.
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Notice on Russian metals sanctions added providing an overview of regulations on Russian metals, exceptions and licences.
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Links added to Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2023, Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2023, Schedule 3BA, Schedule 3GA and trade licences in the 'NTI 2953: Russia import sanctions' document.
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'NTI 2953: Russia import sanctions' updated to reflect the implementation of new import sanctions measures relating to certain metals and diamond products.
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Guidance on third country processed iron and steel measures updated: guidance on use of the General Trade Licence for the import of sanctioned iron and steel has been added. The licence permits the import into the UK of certain prohibited goods that are used as reuseable packaging, were manufactured or produced before 21 April 2023, or were previously in free circulation in the United Kingdom.
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Guidance on third country processed iron and steel measures published.
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Amended to reflect the implementation of new import sanctions measures relating to certain iron and steel products and certain revenue generating goods.
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Amended to reflect the change to the entry into force date of the UK ban on Russian oil and oil products to 5 December 2022 from the original date of 31 December 2022.
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Amended to reflect the implementation of new import sanctions measure relating to certain gold products, certain ‘revenue generating goods’ and liquefied natural gas.
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Links added for the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 14) Regulations 2022 and Schedules 3F, 3G and 3H of the Russia Sanctions Regulations.
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Amended to reflect the implementation of new import sanctions measure relating to oil, coal and gold.
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Links added for the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 10) Regulations 2022 and Schedule 3D of the Russia Sanctions Regulations.
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This notice was amended on 21 June 2022 to reflect the implementation of new import sanctions measures that relate to certain 'revenue generating goods'. The new measures also extend to the provision of ancillary services related to certain iron and steel products.
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This notice was amended on 21 April 2022 to reflect the announcement extending import bans to include new import bans on goods such as silver, wood products and high-end products from Russia including caviar. These measures will enter into force in the coming weeks.
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Updated notice reflects changes made after the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2022 amended the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This amendment extends the existing import sanctions measures by prohibiting the import, acquisition, supply and delivery, directly or indirectly, of finished steel and articles of iron and steel.
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Notice to Importers 2953 first issued on 30 March 2022 by the Import Controls Policy and Licensing Team, Department for Business and Trade.