National sanctions against Russia and Belarus: Lithuania tightens controls

Daiva Baltronienė
Daiva Baltronienė
Customs representative, Self-employed, Lithuania
Published 25 Jun 2023
National sanctions against Russia and Belarus: Lithuania tightens controls
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The enforcement of international sanctions in Lithuania continues to tighten. The new strengthened national regime entered into force on 5 June 2023. In July 2023, an additional requirement will come into force: manufacturer's declarations will be required for the transit by road through Russia or Belarus of non-dual-use goods with commodity codes corresponding to those included in the newly created national dual-use goods list. The new requirement will apply to all goods crossing Lithuanian borders, including those exported or re-exported from other EU countries.

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