CBP Announces Self-Certification Requirement for Certain Diamonds

In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) bulletin published on February 29, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the requirements

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U.S. Announces New Russian Sanctions

In a series of press releases published on February 23, 2024, multiple U.S. government agencies including the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of

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UK Announces Further Sanctions on Russia

On February 22, 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) announced new sanctions targeting Russia and entities supporting the war in Ukraine.

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EU Adopts 13th Package of Economic Sanctions on Russia

In a press release published on February 23, 2024, the European Council announced the adoption of Council Regulation (EU) 2024/745, making it the 13th

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OFAC Issues New General License for Russian Seafood

In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) bulletin published on February 21, 2024, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the issuance of

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Executive Order Expands Export and Import Sanctions on Russia

On December 22, 2023, President Biden issued Executive Order (EO) 14114, which expands existing sanctions against certain Russian “financial facilitators”

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Highlights of the EU’s 12th Package of Sanctions Against Russia Affecting EU Importers

On December 18th, 2023, the European Union Council adopted the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, Regulation (EU) 2023/2878, which amended

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The European Union Council Adopts a 12th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

On Dec. 18, 2023, The European Union Council has adopted a 12th package of sanctions against Russia.

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Corrected: UK Issues the 7th Package of Russia Sanctions

This article is being re-issued with minor grammatical and informational changes. The original title was "European Council agrees on a 12th package of

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BIS Issues Best Practice Guidance for Preventing High Priority Items Being Diverted to Russia

On September 28, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a press release and a best practice document regarding the export of certain

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EU and UK Russian Iron and Steel Sanction Circumvention Regulation

The EU and UK Regulations designed to prevent Russian iron and steel being used in to manufacture selected products in 3rd countries for re-export to the

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UK Amends Russia Sanctions Regulations

The UK government recently amended its Russia Regulations, The Russia (Sanctions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 “the 2023 Regulations”), and—along

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EU Publishes Sanctions Due Diligence Guidance

On September 7, 2023, the European Union (EU) Commission published a “Guidance” document addressed to European operators to help them identify, assess,

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EU Restrictions on Imports of Steel and Iron Products from Russia

The European Union’s (EU) eleventh package of sanctions against Russia tightens the restrictions on imports of steel and iron products by requiring

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BIS Announces New Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus

In a final rule published on May 23, 2023, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the implementation of new export

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