[THE REVIEW OF SANCTION MEASURES OF UNFRIENDLY COUNTRIES RELATED TO EXPORTING AND RE-EXPORTING OF MEDICAL ITEMS TO...

Area of Science:

• Political Science
• Economics
• International Relations

Background:

• Increasing geopolitical tensions and sanctions impact Russia's import-dependent consumer markets.
• Secondary sanctions are increasingly applied by unfriendly countries, affecting trade with Russia.
• The legalization of parallel imports in 2022 aimed to mitigate some sanctions effects.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the impact of sanctions on the export and re-export of medical devices to Russia.
• To examine prohibitive and restrictive measures affecting specialized medical equipment and components.
• To provide practical recommendations for navigating sanctions-related challenges.

Main Methods:

• Detailed analysis of imposed sanctions measures and their content.
• Identification of medical devices subject to export controls and licensing requirements.
• Review of dual-use goods classifications relevant to medical devices.

Main Results:

• No direct bans on the export/re-export of most medical equipment, components, and consumables exist.
• Medical devices classified as dual-use goods and complex technological equipment face US export control measures.
• Despite the absence of formal bans, practical implementation of sanctions creates ambiguity and difficulties in registration, payments, and delivery times.

Conclusions:

• Sanctions create significant practical hurdles for the import of medical devices into Russia, despite the lack of explicit prohibitions.
• Understanding dual-use classifications and US export control requirements is crucial for navigating the current landscape.
• Practical recommendations are needed to address the complexities arising from the ambiguous application of sanctions on medical supplies.