Due to EU sanctions, from July 10, restrictions are introduced on the import and export of various goods across the border with Russia, not only for legal entities, but also for civilians.
The changes also affect people who cross the border for travel or for other purposes. The MTA asks all border crossers to consider the stricter restrictions already when planning their trip.
While the sanctions usually concern business enterprises and trade, then from Monday it will no longer be possible to import or export certain goods, even for civilians.
The lists of prohibited goods also include items that to this day have been brought from Russia or taken there on a daily basis. For example, old or new furniture or its parts, wood or wood products, fertilizers containing potassium, new pneumatic tires, cement, caviar, new or used containers such as glass bottles and cans etc. cannot be brought from the Russian Federation. Passengers must also pay attention to the restrictions on alcohol, i.e. from July 10, it is forbidden to bring across the border alcoholic beverages such as vodka, gin, liqueurs, etc., regardless of the quantity. It is allowed to bring across the border beer, wine and cider in previously established quantities (beer 16 liters, wine 4 liters, cider 2 liters).
From Estonia to Russia, it is now forbidden to import large quantities of euro banknotes, luxury goods (for example, equipment and clothes worth more than 750 euros) and equipment that can be used for military purposes (radio stations, thermal imagers, drones, etc.).
More information can be found from the Estonian Tax and Customs Board website.