Sanctions & Restricted Items for Belarus
Check Before You Send
Due to current sanctions, export restrictions and import requirements, some goods cannot be sent to Belarus.
Restrictions may depend on the exact product, its value, specification or commodity code. Please check your items before booking your shipment.
01 — Commonly Accepted Items
Everyday personal goods can generally be sent, provided they are not otherwise prohibited or restricted.
Clothing & Footwear
Everyday clothing, children's clothing, shoes and personal accessories.
Personal & Household Items
Bedding, towels, books, toys, gifts, souvenirs and everyday household items.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Everyday cosmetics and personal-care items, subject to applicable restrictions.
Important: certain goods may still be subject to sanctions depending on their exact type, specification, value or commodity code.
02 — Items You Cannot Send
- Weapons, ammunition & explosives
- Military and tactical goods
- Dangerous, flammable, toxic or corrosive goods
- Cash and banknotes
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- Illegal drugs and controlled substances
- Counterfeit and other illegal goods
View General Restricted Items →
03 — Goods Prohibited or Restricted by Sanctions
UK sanctions impose restrictions on many categories of goods to Belarus, including:
- Electronics & technology
- Machinery, tools & equipment
- Dual-use & critical-industry goods
- Chemicals & advanced materials
- Military, security & monitoring equipment
- Luxury & higher-value goods
- Certain industrial and technical goods
The sanctions lists are extensive. Restrictions may depend on the exact item, specification, value and commodity code.
Before sending goods from these categories, check the detailed sanctions information.
04 — Personal & Consumer Goods
Personal and everyday consumer goods are not automatically prohibited simply because they are being sent to Belarus.
However, certain clothing, footwear, accessories, cosmetics, jewellery, household goods and other higher-value products may fall within the luxury-goods restrictions.
The applicable rules can depend on the exact product category and value, so higher-value items should be checked before sending.
05 — Check Your Item
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UK Sanctions Guidance for Belarus →
Official GOV.UK Belarus sanctions guidance -
Check Sanctions Exceptions →
Official Belarus sanctions exceptions -
UK Belarus Sanctions Regulations →
Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
06 — Not Sure About Your Item?
If you cannot determine whether your item can be sent, please contact us before booking your shipment.
Please provide the item description, quantity, value and brand/model where applicable.
Important
Sanctions and import restrictions can change.
The sender is responsible for providing an accurate description, quantity and value for all items in the customs declaration.
Official UK sanctions regulations and current government guidance take precedence over the summary provided on this page.