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Afghanistan

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES (limited to the 'Taliban')
Products concerned Export ban on arms and related material of any type including weapons and ammunition, vehicles and military equipment (including weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment), paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the abovementioned weapons and material.
(including technical assistance and brokerage services of any kind in relation with any military activity)
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 17 December 2014
Technical assistance and other activities related to certain goods destined for Afghanistan
Council Decision 2011/486/CFSP of 1 August 2011
Restrictive measures against Afghanistan
Council Regulation (EU) No 753/2011/CFSP of 1 August 2011
Restrictive measures against Afghanistan
Council Common Position 2001/154 of 26 February 2001
Restrictive measures against the Taliban and amending Common Position 96/746/CFSP
Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)
Consolidated version of Council Decision No2011/486/CFSP of 1 August 2011
Restrictive measures against Afghanistan
Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No753/2011 of 1 August 2011
Restrictive measures against Afghanistan

 Belarus

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on:

weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment;
equipment which might be used for internal repression.
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 31 May 2015
Export and transit licence of certain goods and provision of technical assistance and brokerage services to Belarus

Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP of 15 October 2012
Restrictive measures against Belarus

Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 of 18 May 2006
Restrictive measures against Belarus

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP of 15 October 2012
Restrictive measures against Belarus

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 of 18 May 2006
Restrictive measures against Belarus

Burma

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned xport ban on:

weapons and military equipment which are on the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, publication of the annex of Directive 2012/47/EU and
equipment which may be used for internal repression in the country (annex I of Regulation (EU) No 401/2013).
Legal references Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP of 22 April 2013
Restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma and repealing Decision 2010/232/CFSP

Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 of 2 May 2013
concerning restrictive measures in respect of Myanmar/Burma and repealing Regulation (EC) No 194/2008.

Grand-Ducal Regulation of 17 October 2013
Export and Transit licenses - Burma

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP of 22 April 2013
Restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma and repealing Decision 2010/232/CFSP

 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Import ban NO
Export restrictions NO
Products concerned N/A
Legal references Council Decision 2011/173/CFSP of 21 March 2011
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Common Position No 97/193/CFSP of 17 March 1997 defined by the Council
Restrictive measures aimed at persons having perpetrated violent acts during the incidents in Mostar on 10 February 1997

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2011/173/CFSP of 21 March 2011
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

China

Import ban YES
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Embargo on arms trade (lethal weapons and ammunition).
Legal references Declaration of the Madrid European Council of 27 June 1989

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES (Limited to the persons listed)
Products concerned Export ban on arms and any related material of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment (including military weapons and equipment listed on the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) inforce on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment), paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned, whether originating or not in their territories, to all non-governmental entities and individuals operating in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 31 May 2015
Export and transit licence of certain goods and provision of technical assistance and brokerage services to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Council Regulation (EU) No 2015/613 of 20 April 2015
Specific restrictive measures directed against persons acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and repealing Regulation (EC) No 889/2005

Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP of 20 December 2010
Restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo and repeal of Common Position 2008/369/CFSP

Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 of 18 July 2005
Specific restrictive measures directed against persons acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP of 20 December 2010
Restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo and repeal of Common Position 2008/369/CFSP

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 of 18 July 2005
Specific restrictive measures directed against persons acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Import ban YES
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on (exceptional exemption possible):

weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment;
luxury goods;
materials, equipment, goods and technology, including software, which are dual-use items or technology as defined in Regulation (EC) No 428/2009;
items, materials, equipment, goods and technology which could contribute to North Korea's nuclear weapons-related, other weapons of mass destruction-related or ballistic missile-related programmes.
weapons, ammunition and related material of any type.
(including technical assistance and brokerage services of any kind in relation with any military activity)

Import bans:

sale, purchase, transport or brokering of gold, diamonds and precious metals.
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 17 October 2013
Licence for the export, transit and import of certain goods to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849/CFSP of 27 May 2016
Restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP

Council Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 of 27 March 2007
Restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Grand-Ducal regulation of 19 October 2007
Licence for the export, transit and import of certain goods (luxury goods) to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2016/849/CFSP of 27 May 2016
Restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP


Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 of 27 March 2007
Restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Côte d'Ivoire

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on:

weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment;
equipment which might be used for internal repression in the country;
exceptions:
non-lethal equipment intended to help security forces maintain public order with only a proportionate use of force;
equipment intended solely for the support of the process of restructuring the security sector and to support the United Nations Operations in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the forces supporting them.
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 31 May 2015
Export and transit licence of certain goods to Côte d'Ivoire

Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP of 29 October 2010
Renewal of restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire

Council Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 of 31 January 2005
Restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire on the supply of assistance related to military activities

Council Regulation (EC) No 560/2005 of 12 April 2005
Specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Côte d'Ivoire

Council Decision 2013/183/CFSP of 22 April 2013
Restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2010/800/CFSP

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP of 29 October 2010
Restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 174/2005 of 31 January 2005
Restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire on the supply of assistance related to military activities

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 560/2005 of 12 April 2005
Specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Côte d'Ivoire

Crimea

Import ban YES
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Restrictions on the import into the Union of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol
Legal references Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 of 23 June 2014
Restrictions on the import into the Union of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol, in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol

Council Decision 2004/386/CFSP of 23 June 2014
Restrictions restrictions on goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol, in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 of 23 June 2014
Restrictions on the import into the Union of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol, in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2014/386/CFSP of 23 June 2014
Restrictions on goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol

Egypt

Import ban NO
Export restrictions NO
Products concerned N/A
Legal references Council Decision 2011/172/CFSP of 21 March 2011
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt

Council Regulation (EU) No 270/2011 of 21 March 2011
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2011/172/CFSP of 21 March 2011
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt

Consolidated version of Council Regulation 270/2011/CFSP of 21 March 2011
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt

Eritrea

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES (Limited to the persons listed)
Products concerned Export ban on arms and related material of any type including weapons and ammunition, vehicles and military equipment (including weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment), paramilitary equipment and corresponding spare parts.
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 31 May 2015
Export and transit licence of certain goods and provision of technical assistance and brokerage services to Eritrea

Council Decision 2010/127/CFSP of 1 March 2010
Restrictive measures against Eritrea

Council Regulation (EU) No 667/2010 of 26 July 2010
Restrictive measures in respect of Eritrea

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision No 2010/127/CFSP of 1 March 2010
Restrictive measures against Eritrea

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No 667/2010 of 26 July 2010
Restrictive measures in respect of Eritrea

United States of America

Import ban NO
Export restrictions NO
Products concerned N/A
Legal references Joint Action 96/668/CFSP of 22 November 1996 adopted by the Council
on the basis of Articles J.3 and K.3 of the Treaty on European Union concerning measures protecting against the effects of the extra-territorial application of legislation adopted by a third country, and actions based thereon or resulting therefrom

Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 of 22 November 1996
protecting against the effects of the extra-territorial application of legislation adopted by a third country, and actions based thereon or resulting therefrom

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 of 22 November 1996
protecting against the effects of the extra-territorial application of legislation adopted by a third country, and actions based thereon or resulting therefrom

Republic of Guinea

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on:

weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment;
equipment which might be used for internal repression in the country;
exceptions:
equipment which is intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, or for institution-building programmes of the United Nations (UN) and the European Union, or for European Union or UN crisis management operations;
non-lethal equipment intended solely to help the police and gendarmerie of the Republic of Guinea maintain public order with proportionate use of force.
Legal references Council Decision 2010/638/CFSP of 25 October 2010
Restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea

Council Regulation (EC) No 1284/2009 of 22 December 2009
Restrictive measures against Guinea

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2010/638/CFSP of 25 October 2010
Restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 1284/2009 of 22 December 2010
Restrictive measures against Guinea

Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Import ban NO
Export restrictions NO
Products concerned N/A
Legal references Council Decision 2012/285/CFSP of 31 May 2012
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Council Regulation (EU) 377/2012 of 3 May 2012
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2012/285/CFSP of 31 May 2012
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) 377/2012 of 3 May 2012
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Haiti

Import ban NO
Export restrictions NO
Products concerned N/A
Legal references Council Decision 94/315/CFSP of 30 May 1994
Common Position - Reduction of economic relations with Haiti

Council Regulation (EC) No 1264/94 of 30 May 1994
Prohibition on the satisfaction of claims by the Haitian authorities with regard to contracts and transactions the performance of which was affected by the measures imposed by or pursuant to United Nations Security Council resolutions 917 (1994), 841 (1993), 873 (1993) and 875 (1993)

 Iraq

Import ban YES
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export and Import ban on:

weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment;
Iraqi cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance if they have been illegally removed from locations in Iraq (subject to exceptions);
petroleum and petroleum products;
natural gas.
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 17 December 2014
Import, export and transit of certain goods originating from, from or destined to Iraq

Council Common Position 2003/495/CFSP of 7 July 2003
on Iraq and repealing Common Positions 96/741/CFSP and 2002/599/CFSP

Council Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 of 7 July 2003
Specific restrictions on economic and financial relations with Iraq and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2465/1996

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3541/92 of 7 December 1992
Prohibition on the satisfaction of Iraqi claims with regard to contracts and transactions, the performance of which was affected by United Nations Security Council Resolution 661 (1990) and related resolutions

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 of 7 July 2003
Specific restrictions on economic and financial relations with Iraq and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2465/1996

Iran

Import ban YES
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on:

goods, technology and other products which could contribute to the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, as detailed on the list of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) (Annex III of Regulation (EU) 267/2012) (activities concerned: sale, supply, transfer, export, technical assistance, brokering, purchase from Iran, import, transport from Iran);
goods and technology included in the Common military list of the European Union (EU CML). (activities concerned: technical assistance, brokering).
Restrictions on (subject to prior authorisation):

goods, including the goods, technology and software in the list of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) (Annex I of Regulation (EU) 267/2012). The authorisation project has to be submitted, on a case by case assessment, to the UNSC for approval (subject to exceptions) and the authorisation by the Member State can only be granted following the approval (activities concerned: sale, supply, transfer, export, technical assistance, brokering – exceptions: see Art. 2ter and 2 quinquies Regulation (EU 267/2012));
goods and technology which could contribute to reprocessing, enrichment-related or heavy-water-related activities (Annex 2 of Regulation (EU) 267/2012) (activities concerned: sale, supply, transfer, export, technical assistance, brokering, purchase from Iran, import, transport from Iran - exceptions: see Art. 3 quater and 3 quinques of Regulation (EU) 267/2012);
planning software for the business's resources, specially designed for the use in nuclear or military industries (Annex VII bis of Regulation (EU) 267/2012) (activities concerned: sale, supply, transfer, export, technical assistance, brokering);
graphite, metals or semi-finished metals (Annex VII ter of Regulation (UE) 267/2012) (activities concerned: sale, supply, transfer, export, technical assistance, brokering);
equipment which might be used for internal repression (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 359/2011) (activities concerned: sale, supply, transfer, export, technical assistance, brokering)
equipment, technology and software which may be used for the monitoring or interception of internet or telephone communications (Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 359/2011) (activities concerned: sale, supply, transfer, export, technical assistance, brokering).
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 4 May 2016
Import, export and transit licence for certain goods originating from or destined to Iran and provision of related technical assistance and brokerage services

Council Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 of 12 March 2011
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Iran

Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 of 23 March 2012
Restrictive measures against Iran and repeal of Regulation (EU) No 961/2010

Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP of 26 July 2010
Restrictive measures against Iran and repeal of Common Position 2007/140/CFSP


Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Regulation (EU) 267/2012
Restrictive measures against Iran and repeal of Regulation (EU) No 961/2010

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 of 12 April 2011
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Iran

Consolidated version of Decision 2010/413/CFSP
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran

Lebanon

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on arms and related material including weapons and ammunition, vehicles and military equipment (including weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment), paramilitary equipment and corresponding spare parts.
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 17 December 2014
Technical assistance and other activities related to certain goods destined for Lebanon

Council Common Position 2006/625/CFSP of 15 September 2006
Prohibition on the sale or supply of arms and related material and on the provision of related services in Lebanon

Council Regulation (EC) No 1412/2006 of 25 September 2006
Restrictive measures in respect of Lebanon

Council Regulation (EC) No 305/2006 of 21 February 2006
Restrictive measures against certain persons suspected of involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri

Council Common Position 2005/888/CFSP of 12 December 2005
Restrictive measures against certain persons suspected of involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 1412/2006 of 25 September 2006
Restrictive measures in respect of Lebanon

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 305/2006 of 21 February 2006
Restrictive measures against certain persons suspected of involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri

Liberia

Import ban YES
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on arms and related material of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned.

(including technical assistance and brokerage services of any kind in relation with any military activity)

Import ban on:

rough diamonds, round logs and timber products from this country
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 31 May 2015
Export and transit licence of certain goods and provision of technical assistance and brokerage services to Liberia

Council Common Position 2008/109/CFSP of 12 February 2008
Restrictive measures against Liberia

Council Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 of 10 February 2004
Restrictive measures against Liberia and repeal of Regulation (EC) No 1030/2003

Council Common Position 2004/487/CFSP of 29 April 2004
Further restrictive measures in relation to Liberia

Council Regulation (EC) No 872/2004 of 29 April 2004
Further restrictive measures in relation to Liberia

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 234/2004 of 10 February 2004
Restrictive measures in respect of Liberia and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1030/2003

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 872/2004 of 29 April 2004
Restrictive measures in relation to Liberia

Libya

Import ban YES
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on:

weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment;
equipment which may be used for internal repression in the country (except for exports of equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use);
goods and technology included in the Common military list of the European Union (EU CML).

Import ban on:

equipment which might be used for internal repression in the country;
goods and technology included in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML) in force.
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 17 December 2014
Import, export and transit of certain goods destined to Libya

Council Regulation (EU) No 2016/44 of 18 January 2016
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Regulation (EU) No 204/2011

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP

Council Common Position 2004/698/CFSP of 14 October 2004
Lifting of restrictive measures against Libya

Council Regulation (EC) No 3275/93 of 29 November 1993
Prohibition of satisfaction of claims with regard to contracts and transactions the performance of which was affected by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 883 (1993) and related resolutions

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No 2016/44 of 18 January 2016
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Regulation (EU) No 204/2011

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP

Republic of Moldova

Import ban NO
Export restrictions NO
Products concerned N/A
Legal references Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP of 27 September 2010
Restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP of 27 September 2010
Restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova

Central African Republic

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on (possible exceptions):

Weapons, goods and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, destined to any person, entity or institution in the Central African Republic or destined to be used in this country
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 31 May 2015
Export and transit licence of certain goods and provision of technical assistance and brokerage services to the Central African Republic

Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP of 23 December 2013
Restrictive measures against the Central African Republic, as amended

Council Decision 224/2014 of 10 March 2014
Restrictive measures against the Central African Republic, as amended

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP of 23 December 2013
Restrictive measures against the Central African Republic, as amended

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 of 10 March 2014
Restrictive measures against the Central African Republic, as amended

Russia

Import ban YES
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on:

dual-use goods and technology for use in Russia if those items are or may be intended, in their entirety or in part, for military use or for a military end-user.
Where the end-user is the Russian military, any dual-use goods and technology procured by it shall be deemed to be for military use;
weapons and related material to Russia;
dual-use goods and technology as listed in Annex I of Regulation (CE) No 428/2009 for military use in Russia or military end-users in said country.

Import ban on:

weapons and related material of any kind from Russia.
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 15 June 2015 amending the Grand-Ducal regulation of 17 December 2014
Export and transit of, technical assistance and brokerage in relation with, certain goods to Russia

Grand-Ducal regulation of 17 December 2014
Export and transit of certain goods destined to Russia and related technical assistance and brokerage services

Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP of 31 July 2014
Restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine
as amended

Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014
Restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine, as amended

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP of 31 July 2014
Restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014/CFSP of 31 July 2014
Restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

Somalia

Import ban YES
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on arms and related material of any type including weapons and ammunition, vehicles and military equipment (including weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment), paramilitary equipment and corresponding spare parts.

(including technical assistance and brokerage services of any kind in relation with any military activity)

Import ban on charcoal from Somalia.
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 17 December 2014
Import, export and transit of certain goods destined to Somalia

Council Decision 2010/231/CFSP of 26 April 2010
Restrictive measures against Somalia and repeal of Common Position 2009/138/CFSP

Council Regulation (EU) No 356/2010 of 26 April 2010
Restrictive measures directed against certain natural or legal persons, entities or bodies, in view of the situation in Somalia

Council Regulation (EC) No 147/2003 of 27 January 2003
Restrictive measures in respect of Somalia

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2010/231/CFSP of 26 April 2010
Restrictive measures against Somalia and repeal of Common Position 2009/138/CFSP

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No 356/2010 of 26 April 2010
Restrictive measures directed against certain natural or legal persons, entities or bodies, in view of the situation in Somalia

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 147/2003 of 27 January 2003
Restrictive measures in respect of Somalia

South Sudan

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on arms and related material of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment (including weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment), paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned (shall not apply to material intended for UN, EU and African Union).
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 31 May 2015
Export and transit licence of certain goods and provision of technical assistance and brokerage services to South Sudan

Council Regulation (EU) 2015/735 of 7 May 2015
Restrictive measures in respect of the situation in South Sudan

Council Decision 2014/449/CFSP of 10 July 2014
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) 2015/735 of 7 May 2015
Restrictive measures in respect of the situation in South Sudan

Sudan

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on arms and related material of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment (including weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment), paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned (shall not apply to material intended for UN, EU and African Union).
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 31 May 2015
Export and transit licence of certain goods and provision of technical assistance and brokerage services to Sudan

Council Regulation (EU) No 747/2014 of 10 July 2014
Restrictive measures in respect of the situation in Sudan and repealing Regulation (EC) No 131/2004 and (EC) No 1184/2005

Council Regulation (EU) No 748/2014 of 10 July 2014
Restrictive measures in respect of the situation in South Sudan

Council Decision 2014/450/CFSP of 10 July 2014
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Sudan

Council Regulation (EU) No 747/2014 of 10 July 2014
Restrictive measures in respect of the situation in Sudan

Syria

Import ban YES
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on:

weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment;
equipment which may be used for internal repression in the country (except for exports of equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use);
equipment, technology or software which may be used for the monitoring or interception of internet or telephone communications;
equipment and technology for the oil and gas industry;
gold, precious metals and diamonds to the public authorities;
luxury goods;
equipment or technology to be used in the construction or installation in Syria of new power plants for electricity production.
(including technical assistance and brokerage services of any kind in relation with any military activity)

Export restrictions on (subject to prior authorisation):

equipment which might to be used for internal repression in the country and not subject to an export ban.
Import ban on:

crude oil or petroleum products;
gold, precious metals and diamonds from the public authorities;
purchase, importation or transport of arms and related materials of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned, from Syria
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 31 May 2015 amending the Grand-Ducal regulation of 17 December 2014
Import, export and transit of certain goods destined to Syria

Grand-Ducal regulation of 17 December 2014
Import, export and transit of certain goods destined to Syria

Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP of 31 May 2013
Restrictive measures against Syria

Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 of 18 January 2012
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria and repeal of Regulation (EU) No 442/2011

Council Regulation (EC) No 305/2006 of 21 February 2006
Restrictive measures against certain persons suspected of involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri

Council Common Position 2005/888/CFSP of 12 December 2005
Restrictive measures against certain persons suspected of involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP of 31 May 2013
Restrictive measures against Syria

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 of 18 January 2012
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria and repeal of Regulation (EU) No 442/2011

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 305/2006 of 21 February 2006
Restrictive measures against certain persons suspected of involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri

Tunisia

Import ban NO
Export restrictions NO
Products concerned N/A
Legal references Council Decision 2011/72/CFSP of 31 January 2011
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia

Council Regulation (EU) No 101/2011 of 4 February 2011
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Tunisia

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2011/72/CFSP of 31 January 2011
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No 101/2011/CFSP of 4 February 2011
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Tunisia

Ukraine

Import ban NO
Export restrictions NO
Products concerned N/A
Legal references Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014
Restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine
as amended

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014
Restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

Yemen

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on:

Weapons, goods and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, destined to persons or entities designated by the UN Security Council
Legal references Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen, as amended

Council Decision 2014/932/CFSP of 18 December 2014
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen, as amended

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 of 18 December 2014
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen, as amended

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2014/932/CFSP of 18 December 2014
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen, as amended

 Yougoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)

Import ban NO
Export restrictions NO
Products concerned N/A
Legal references Council Decision 94/366/CFSP of 13 June 1994
Common Position defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union concerning prohibition of the satisfaction of the claims referred to in paragraph 9 of United Nations Security Council Resolution No 757 (1992)

Council Regulation (EC) No 1733/94 of 11 July 1994
Prohibition of the satisfaction of claims with regard to contracts and transactions the performance of which was affected by the United Nations Security Council Resolution No 757 (1992) and related resolutions

Council Decision 2014/742/CFSP of 28 October 2014
Mesures restrictives spécifiques à l'encontre de M. Milosevic et des personnes qui lui sont associées

Council Regulation (EU) No 1145/2014 of 28 October 2014
repealing Regulation (EC) No 2488/2000 maintaining a freeze of funds in relation to Mr Milosevic and those persons associated with him

 Zimbabwe

Import ban NO
Export restrictions YES
Products concerned Export ban on (exceptions for UNO and EU):

weapons and military equipment listed in the most recent Common military list of the European Union (EU CML list) in force, on the basis of the criteria established by the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment;
equipment which may be used for internal repression in the country (except for exports of equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use).
Legal references Grand-Ducal regulation of 31 May 2015
Export and transit licence of certain goods and provision of technical assistance and brokerage services to Zimbabwe

Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP of 15 February 2011
Restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 of 19 February 2004
Restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP of 15 February 2011
Restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 of 19 February 2004
Restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe

Terrorist Groups

Import ban NO
Export restrictions NO
Products concerned N/A
Legal references Council Decision 2005/671/JHA of 20 September 2005
Exchange of information and cooperation concerning terrorist offences

Council Common Position 2002/402 of 27 May 2002
Restrictive measures against Usama bin Laden, members of the Al-Qaida organisation and the Taliban and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them and repealing Common Positions 96/746/CFSP, 1999/727/CFSP, 2001/154/CFSP and 2001/771/CFSP

Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 prohibiting the export of certain goods and services to Afghanistan, strengthening the flight ban and extending the freeze of funds and other financial resources in respect of the Taliban of Afghanistan

Council Common Position 2001/931/CFSP of 27 December 2001
Application of specific measures to combat terrorism

Council Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 of 27 December 2001
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism

Council Common Position 2001/930/CFSP of 27 December 2001
Combating terrorism

Consolidated versions (do not engage the responsibility of the Institutions)

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 prohibiting the export of certain goods and services to Afghanistan, strengthening the flight ban and extending the freeze of funds and other financial resources in respect of the Taliban of Afghanistan

Consolidated version of Council Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 of 27 December 2001
Restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism

Source: www.eur-lex.europa.eu

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