Export restrictions for plants, plant products and wood

EU sanctions against Russia

• The sanctions include a ban on the export of certain plants and timber to Russia.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will answer questions about the interpretation of sanctions.
• Customs will answer questions about customs formalities and customs declarations.
• Check the sanctions in the legislation when necessary.
• Customs
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• European Commission

Export ban for plants and potatoes to Russia

• The export of potatoes and plant material from EU countries to Russia has been banned since 1 July 2013. Russia has given the reason for the ban as plant pests detected in inspections.
• However, the ban does not apply to pot plants grown in greenhouses. If the plants to be exported come from another EU Member State, they must be accompanied by a pre-export certificate stating the origin of the consignment to be exported. Similarly, when pot plants are taken to another EU country and for re-export from there to Russia, the Plant Health Unit of the Finnish Food Authority must be contacted to get the document.
  • Please note that other live plants covered by Customs Code 0602 90 are a subject to export ban in accordance with the sanctions against Russia. Check the other possible sanctions from the links above.