Date of issue: 19 January 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-02
Attention:
- Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Renderers Association
- Export establishments
- Licensed exporters
- Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To notify that Russia's food import ban has been extended until 31 December 2021.
Summary of key points
- Russia has extended the food import ban a fifth time, until 31 December 2021, in response to the extension of EU sanctions on Russia.
- The ban, which blocks the import of certain agricultural products from Australia, the EU, US and Canada, was nominally due to expire at the end of 2018 has been extended.
- An unofficial translation of the list of agricultural products and affected HS (Harmonised System) Codes is provided at Attachment 1.
- Exporters of products not currently included on the list are reminded to exercise caution and to liaise with their importers to assess whether consignments will be permitted entry on arrival to Russia. The department will keep exporters updated on developments.
Further information
Contact exportstandards@awe.gov.au if you have any queries.