Customs Notice 22-01: New Sanctions and Export Controls in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

1. The purpose of this notice is to inform importers and exporters about measures imposed by the Government of Canada under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) since February 24, 2022, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

2. Details on these measures can be found in the following regulations:

• Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations;
• Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations;
• Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulation;
• Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulation.

3. Goods subject to import sanctions imposed under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations include, but are not limited to:

• Petroleum (any good referred to in column 1 of Schedule 5);
• Luxury goods (any good referred to in column 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6); as of December 5, 2023, among other articles, this list also includes:
  • Diamonds (unsorted, non-industrial, synthetic or reconstructed)
  • Articles of jewellery and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
  • Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
  • Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
  • Articles of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)
  • Wristwatches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stopwatches, with cases of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
• Certain gold products (any good referred to in column 1 of Schedule 9), including unwrought gold, semi-manufactured gold, gold powder, monetary gold and jewelry made of gold;
• Any type of weapon, ammunition, military vehicle or military or paramilitary equipment, or a spare part for any of those goods;
• Steel and Aluminum products, as specified in Schedule 11;
• Arms and related material.

4. Goods subject to export sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations include, but are not limited to:

• Any good referred to in column 1 of Schedule 4, for use in offshore oil exploration or production at a depth greater than 500m, oil exploration or production in the Arctic or shale oil exploration or production;
• Luxury goods (any good referred to in column 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 6), including alcoholic beverages, tobacco, some textile products and sportswear, footwear, luxury clothing and accessories, jewelry, kitchenware, and art. As of December 5, 2023, among other articles, this list also includes:
  • Non-industrial diamonds; and
  • Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal.
• Goods any good referred to in column 1 of Schedule 7 – manufacture of weapons.
• Any good that is described in the Restricted Goods and Technologies List (e.g., equipment and parts for quantum computers, cryogenic refrigeration systems, high quantum efficiency photodetectors).
• Any good and any technology that is referred to in the Restricted Goods and Technologies List or in Schedule 5.1;

5. Goods subject to import sanctions imposed under the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations include, but are not limited to:

• Petroleum (any good referred to in Part 1 or 2 of Schedule 2;
• Luxury goods (any good referred to in column 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 4), including alcoholic beverages, seafood, fish, and non-industrial diamonds;

6. Goods subject to export sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations include, but are not limited to:

• Luxury goods (any good referred to in column 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 4), including alcoholic beverages, tobacco, some textile products and sportswear, footwear, luxury clothing and accessories, jewelry, kitchenware, and art.
• Goods any good referred to in column 1 of Schedule 5 – manufacture of weapons.
• Any good that is described in the Restricted Goods and Technologies List (e.g., equipment and parts for quantum computers, cryogenic refrigeration systems, high quantum efficiency photodetectors).
• Any good and any technology that is referred to in the Restricted Goods and Technologies List or in Schedule 3

7. Under the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations it is prohibited to:

• import, purchase or acquire goods, wherever situated, from: the Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR); the Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR); the Russian-occupied Kherson region of Ukraine; the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine; the Crimea Region of Ukraine; or from any person in these regions.
• export goods destined for: the Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR); the Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR); the Russian-occupied Kherson region of Ukraine; the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine; the Crimea Region of Ukraine; or sell, supply or transfer goods, wherever situated, to any person in these regions.

8. Under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations, it is prohibited for any person in Canada and any Canadian outside Canada to deal in any property, wherever situated, that is owned — or that is held or controlled, directly or indirectly – by a listed person (Schedule Persons); and to make available any goods, wherever situated, to a listed person or to a person acting on behalf of a listed person.

9. As the regulations under SEMA are regularly amended, you must refer to the Canadian Sanctions website to obtain the most up-to-date information on current sanctions.

10. In addition to the above economic measures, as of February 24, 2022, Global Affairs Canada has also stopped the issuance of new permits under the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) for the export and brokering of controlled strategic, dual-use, and military goods and technology to Russia. Exporters with valid permits for the export or brokering of items to Russia prior to this date have had their permits cancelled. Only permits and applications related to specific end-uses such as medical supply and humanitarian needs may be considered for exception, on a case-by-case basis. Please see Notice to Exporters No. 1071 Export and Brokering of items listed on the Export Control List and the Brokering Control List to Russia.

11. The Canada Border Services Agency assists Global Affairs Canada with the administration of the Special Economic Measures Act, the Export and Import Permits Act and associated Regulations.

12. For more information relating to sanctions, including the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) and associated regulations, or the process to apply for a permit or certificate under SEMA, please contact:

Sanctions Policy and Operations Coordination Division
Global Affairs Canada
Lester B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1A 0G2
Telephone: 1-877-808-8838 (Toll free)
Email: sanctions@international.gc.ca
Website

13. For more information relating to export controls, please contact:

Export Controls Division
Global Affairs Canada
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2
Telephone: (343) 203-4331
Facsimile: (613) 996-9933
Email – Permit-related matters: tie.reception@international.gc.ca
Email - Policy-related matters: expctrlpol@international.gc.ca
Website
Export and Brokering Controls Handbook
A Guide to Canada's Export Control List

14. For more information regarding the CBSA’s programs and services, please contact the Border Information Service (BIS) line. Within Canada, you can call BIS toll-free at 1-800-461-9999. From outside Canada, please call 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064 (long-distance charges will apply). Agents are available Monday to Friday (08:00 – 16:00 local time, except holidays). TTY is also available within Canada at 1-866-335-3237.