EU Sanctions Prohibit Re-Export of Cars from Georgia to Russia and Belarus
By Liza Mchedlidze
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Within the framework of the 11th package of EU sanctions, the re-export of cars from Georgia to Russia and Belarus has been prohibited, as confirmed by the Revenue Service.
According to the service, the restriction on the export and re-export of cars imported from the USA to the territory of Georgia came into effect on August 1.
"The restriction on re-export/export of vehicles imported from the United States of America has been enforced on the territory of Georgia since August 1, and the restriction on those imported from Europe will be enforced from September 26, as provided for by the 11th package of imposed sanctions," stated the Revenue Service.
This restriction is part of the 11th package of sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia, which includes a ban on exports to Russia.
As of August 1, the ban has affected cars imported from America, and from September 26, this ban will also apply to cars imported from European countries.
The Revenue Service made the information about the restrictions public only after a video of a Russian citizen, allegedly filmed in the vicinity of the Rustavi auto market, circulated on social networks.
The Russian citizen claimed that "global problems have arisen" and Russians will no longer be able to buy "their favorite cars" from Georgia.
