Those using ATA Carnets, including freight agents, originating from Ukraine should be aware that the ATA Carnets issued by the Chambers of Commerce for Crimea and Sevastopol are no longer accepted in the EU. HM Revenue & Customs, the UK Customs authority, published Customs Information Paper (14) 74 today announcing this development. For ease of reference, ATA Carnets originating in Crimea and Sevastopol will start with the reference numbers UA / 13 and UA /…
On 30 July, the European Council published new legislation targeting entities involved in sensitive sectors in Crimea and Sevastopol. Amongst other restrictions, EU Regulation 825/2014 includes prohibitions on: Providing loans or other credit which would be used to exploit oil, gas and other mineral resources in Crimea and Sevastopol; Providing loans or other credit which would be used to acquire or develop infrastructure in the transport, telecommunications and energy sectors in Crimea and Sevastopol; Providing…
Effective from 25 July 2014, the EU has designated 15 individuals and 18 entities pursuant to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 810/2014.Ā The 15 individuals and nine entities are designated for “undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine”, whilst a further nine entities are designated on the basis that their “ownership has been transferred contrary to Ukrainian law”.Ā For ease of reference, please find their names set out below.Ā For further details of…