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Global Category Intelligence
Q2 2025
Global Category Intelligence
Q2 2025
ALERT - Russian Authorities Restrict Transit of Certain Electronic Goods by Rail via Russia
In recent years, the European Union, the US, and the UK have implemented restrictions on exporting, importing, and transiting specific cargo to, from, and through Russia. On October 15, 2024, the Russian Federation extended its restrictions on the transit of certain sensitive goods to “unfriendly countries” through Resolution No. 1374, which amended Resolution No. 313 from March 9, 2022, known as the “Russian transit restrictions.”
Russian authorities prohibit the transit of items listed in Annex III of the Russian Regulation. This list includes, among others, batteries, transformers, static converters, telecom products, and integrated circuits. These items are identified by customs classification codes (HS codes) and detailed technical descriptions relevant to Russian restrictions.
Russian customs authorities conduct inspections with interpretations that can be subjective and challenging to contest. Shippers should, therefore, undertake thorough due diligence beforehand, as restrictions may vary on a case-by-case basis.
Goods identified by customs authorities as violating applicable regulations may face additional measures, including confiscation, detention, or inspection.
Rail transport falls under the scope of these Russian transit restrictions, impacting shipments from China to Europe via the Northern Corridor through Russia. Jabil sites do not utilize this route for rail shipments when they manage transportation. However, suppliers or customers shipping from China to Europe may consider the Northern Corridor as an alternative to the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (also known as the Middle Corridor), which bypasses Russian territory via Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
We will closely monitor the evolving regulatory environment and keep you updated as the situation develops.
Key Takeaways
• Russian authorities have established a legal framework permitting the confiscation of electronics transiting Russia by rail.
• Shippers must analyze applicable restrictions under Russian legislation.
• The interpretation of rules by Russian customs authorities can be subjective.
• The risks associated with using the Northern Corridor for shipping electronic goods to Europe via Russia have increased.
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