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Embargoes are imposed for foreign or security policy reasons and restrict the freedom of foreign trade with certain countries.

Shipping goods to embargoed countries

The export of dual-use goods (both civilian and military) to embargoed countries is prohibited if the goods are or could be intended in whole or in part for military purposes or military end users.

The export of dual-use goods for non-military purposes is subject to authorisation. Licences must be applied for individually at the BAFA (Federal Office for Economics and Exports) for each export and require a long lead time due to long processing times at the BAFA. The goods list check must therefore be carried out as early as possible in the event of an embargo.

Import ban for listed goods from embargoed countries

The import, acquisition and transport of goods listed in the ‘Export List - Section A’ (goods originally designed for military purposes) from the following countries, regardless of whether the goods originate in these countries, is prohibited in accordance with Section 77 AWV:

1. Democratic People's Republic of Korea,
2. Eritrea,
3. Iran,
4. Libya,
5. Syria,
6. Russia.

Sanctions against Russia

The first EU sanctions against Russia came into force on 23 February 2022 in connection with the war in Ukraine. Since then, they have been gradually expanded and strengthened:

Chronological overview of EU sanctions against Russia

Embargoed countries

Arms embargoes are currently in place against the following countries (see also Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy circular)

1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Belarus
4. Burma/Myanmar
5. China
6. Democratic Republic of the Congo
7. Democratic People's Republic of Korea
8. Eritrea
9. Iraq
10. Iran
11. Lebanon
12. Libya
13. Russia
14. Zimbabwe
15. Somalia
16. Sudan
17. South Sudan
18. Syria
19. Central African Republic