Government extends the list of goods prohibited for import to the customs territory of Ukraine from the Russian Federation

In order to ensure the national security of Ukraine, in response to the introduction by the Russian Federation of appropriate trade bans and restrictions towards Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to supplement the list of goods prohibited for import to the customs territory of Ukraine from the Russian Federation. A decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated December 30, 2015 № 1147 “On the prohibition of import into the customs territory of Ukraine of goods originating from the Russian Federation” was endorsed.

The decree of the Government stipulates for the ban to import to the customs territory of Ukraine more than 70 commodity items, including: onions, sauces and ketchups, fish, some confectionery items, such as cookies, crackers and the like.

The corresponding decree will come into force 10 days from the date of publication. The aforesaid restrictions on imports of goods from Russia will be in effect until August 5, 2016 or until the above-mentioned ban on goods from Ukraine is canceled by the Russian Federation.