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Under the EU's 11th sanctions package, a documentary evidence requirement will come into force on September 30, 2023 for iron and steel imports if they originate in Russia or are exported from Russia.
Since the fourth EU sanctions package (March 15, 2022), there has already been a ban on the purchase and import of certain steel and iron products if they originate in Russia or have been exported there. The now 11th sanctions package brings this proof requirement for imports from all third countries.
Specifically, this means that from September 30, 2023, at the time of importation of certain iron and steel goods (listed by Lexparency), proof of the country of origin of these goods used for processing the product in a third country must be provided by logistics customers.
In addition to the Mill Test Certificates (MTC) issued by the Commission of the European Union, suitable evidence may include, but is not limited to, invoices, delivery bills, quality certificates, long-term supplier's declarations, costing and manufacturing documents, customs documents of the exporting country, business correspondence, production descriptions, manufacturer's declarations or exclusion clauses in sales contracts indicating the non-Russian origin of the input products.
If you have any questions or are unclear about the EU's 11th sanctions package and the corresponding impact on your supply chains, please contact your usual DACHSER contact.
