Sanctions Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 15) Regulations 2022. 2 These Regulations come into force— a for the purposes of regulation 6, on 1st January 2023; b for all other purposes, on 29th October 2022. Amendment of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 2 The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as set out in regulations 3 to 12. Loans and credit arrangements 3 1 Regulation 17(5) is amended as follows. 2 Before the definition of “category 1 loan” insert— “the Amendment (No. 15) Regulations” means the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 15) Regulations 2022; . 3 In paragraph (b)(ii)(bb) of the definition of “category 1 loan” omit “(within the meaning of regulation 16(7))”. 4 In paragraph (b)(ii) of the definition of “category 2 loan” omit “(within the meaning of regulation 16(7))”. 5 In the definition of “category 3 loan”— a in paragraph (b)(ii) omit “(within the meaning of regulation 16(7))”; b for paragraph (c) substitute— c which is first made or granted at any time on or after 1st March 2022 but before the date on which the Amendment (No. 15) Regulations come into force, and, . 6 After the definition of “category 4 loan” insert— “ category 5 loan ” means a loan or credit— with a maturity exceeding 30 days, made or granted to a person, other than an individual— which is connected with Russia, other than— a person which on the date on which the Amendment (No. 15) Regulations come into force is incorporated or constituted in a country other than Russia, or a person which is owned by a person falling within paragraph (aa), a person which is owned by a person within sub-paragraph (i), or a person which is owned by a person connected with Russia who is an individual, which is first made or granted at any time on or after the date on which the Amendment (No.15) Regulations come into force, and which is not a category 1 loan, a category 2 loan, a category 3 loan or a category 4 loan. . 7 After the definition of “non-UK country” insert— “ owned ” means owned within the meaning of regulation 16(7); . 8 In the definition of “relevant loan” for “or a category 4 loan”, substitute “, a category 4 loan or a category 5 loan” . Interpretation of Part 5 4 1 Regulation 21(1) is amended as follows. 2 For the definition of “G7 dependency and further goods list goods” substitute— “ G7 dependency and further goods ” means any thing specified in Schedule 3E other than any thing for the time being specified in— Schedule 2 or 3 to the Export Control Order 2008, Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation, or Schedule 2A; . 3 In the definition of “gold”, after “specified in” insert “Part 2 of” . 4 Insert in the appropriate places— “ gold jewellery ” means the gold products specified in Part 3 of Schedule 3G; ; “ Russia’s vulnerable goods ” means any thing specified in Schedule 3I other than any thing for the time being specified in— Schedule 2 or 3 to the Export Control Order 2008, Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation, or Schedule 2A; . Gold jewellery and relevant processed gold 5 After Chapter 4J of Part 5 insert— CHAPTER 4JA Gold jewellery and relevant processed gold Interpretation 46Z16A 1 In this Chapter— “ relevant day ” means the day on which this Chapter comes into force; “ relevant processed gold ” means gold which— has been processed in a third country; and incorporates gold that, on or after 21st July 2022— originated in Russia, and has been exported from Russia; “ third country ” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia. 2 For the purposes of this Chapter, a thing has been exported from Russia when— a it has completed the applicable export formalities; and b where the thing was transported by— i land, it has left Russian territory; ii sea, the ship on which it was transported has departed a port in Russia for a destination outside of Russia; iii air, the aircraft on which it was transported has departed an airport in Russia for a destination outside of Russia. 3 For the purposes of this Chapter, gold is processed where it is— a altered; b transformed in any way; or c subjected to any other type of operation or process. Prohibition on the import of gold jewellery from Russia 46Z16B 1 The import of gold jewellery originating in Russia is prohibited where the gold jewellery has been exported from Russia on or after the relevant day. 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). Prohibition on the import of relevant processed gold 46Z16C 1 The import of relevant processed gold is prohibited. 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). Acquisition of gold jewellery from Russia 46Z16D 1 A person must not directly or indirectly acquire gold jewellery which— a originates in Russia; and b is located in Russia, with the intention of the gold jewellery entering the United Kingdom. 2 A person must not directly or indirectly acquire gold jewellery which— a originates in Russia; and b on or after the relevant day, has been exported from Russia, with the intention of the gold jewellery entering the United Kingdom. 3 Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 4 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening that paragraph to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold jewellery— a originated in Russia; or b was located in Russia. 5 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening that paragraph to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold jewellery— a originated in Russia; or b had been exported from Russia on or after the relevant day. Technical assistance relating to gold jewellery 46Z16E 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to— a the import of gold jewellery which on or after the relevant day— i originated in Russia; or ii is exported from Russia; b the direct or indirect acquisition of gold jewellery which— i originates in Russia; and ii is located in Russia or, on or after the relevant day, has been exported from Russia, with the intention of that gold jewellery entering the United Kingdom. 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening— a paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that sub-paragraph; b paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that sub-paragraph. Technical assistance relating to relevant processed gold 46Z16F 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to the import of relevant processed gold. 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph. Financial services and funds relating to gold jewellery 46Z16G 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is— a the import of gold jewellery which on or after the relevant day— i originated in Russia; or ii is exported from Russia; b the direct or indirect acquisition of gold jewellery which on or after the relevant day— i originated in Russia; and ii is located in Russia, with the intention of that gold jewellery entering the United Kingdom; 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph. Financial services and funds relating to relevant processed gold 46Z16H 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is the import of relevant processed gold. 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph. Brokering services relating to gold jewellery and relevant processed gold 46Z16I 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in the pursuance of, or in connection, with any arrangements described in regulations 46Z16G(1) and 46Z16H(1). 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph. . Further goods prohibitions 6 After Chapter 4K of Part 5 insert— CHAPTER 4L Liquefied natural gas Interpretation 46Z24 1 In this Chapter, “ liquefied natural gas ” means liquefied natural gas falling within commodity code 2711 11 00. 2 Paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 applies for the purposes of interpreting the definition in paragraph (1). Import of liquefied natural gas 46Z25 1 The import of liquefied natural gas which is consigned from Russia is prohibited. 2 The import of liquefied natural gas which originates in Russia is prohibited. 3 Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). Acquisition of liquefied natural gas 46Z26 1 A person must not directly or indirectly acquire liquefied natural gas— a which originates in Russia; or b which is located in Russia, with the intention of the liquefied natural gas entering the United Kingdom. 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but— a it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the liquefied natural gas originated in Russia; b it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the liquefied natural gas was located in Russia. Technical assistance relating to liquefied natural gas 46Z27 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to— a the import of liquefied natural gas which— i originates in Russia, or ii is consigned from Russia; or b the direct or indirect acquisition of liquefied natural gas which— i originates in Russia, or ii is located in Russia, with the intention of the liquefied natural gas entering the United Kingdom. 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes any of the prohibitions in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening— a paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph; b paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph. Financial services and funds relating to liquefied natural gas 46Z28 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is— a the import of liquefied natural gas which— i originates in Russia, or ii is consigned from Russia; or b the direct or indirect acquisition of liquefied natural gas which— i originates in Russia, or ii is located in Russia, with the intention of the liquefied natural gas entering the United Kingdom. 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph. Brokering services relating to liquefied natural gas 46Z29 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation 46Z28(1)(a) and (b). 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph. CHAPTER 4M Russia’s vulnerable goods Russia’s vulnerable goods 46Z30 1 The export of Russia’s vulnerable goods to, or for use in, Russia is prohibited. 2 A person must not directly or indirectly— a supply or deliver Russia’s vulnerable goods from a third country to a place in Russia; b make Russia’s vulnerable goods available to a person connected with Russia; c make Russia’s vulnerable goods available for use in Russia. 3 Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (exceptions and licences). 4 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence, but— a it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for Russia; b it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(b) (“ P ”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia; c it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(c) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in Russia. 5 In this regulation “ third country ” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia. Technical assistance relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods 46Z31 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods— a to a person connected with Russia; or b for use in Russia. 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but— a it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“ P ”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia; b it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in Russia. Financial services and funds relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods 46Z32 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Russia, financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is— a the export of Russia’s vulnerable goods; b the direct or indirect supply or delivery of Russia’s vulnerable goods; c directly or indirectly making Russia’s vulnerable goods available to a person; or d the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods. 2 A person must not directly or indirectly make funds available to a person connected with Russia in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1). 3 A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is— a the export of Russia’s vulnerable goods to, or for use in, Russia; c the direct or indirect supply or delivery of Russia’s vulnerable goods to a place in Russia; c directly or indirectly making Russia’s vulnerable goods available— i to a person connected with Russia, or ii for use in Russia; or d the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods— i to a person connected with Russia, or ii for use in Russia. 4 Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 5 A person who contravenes a prohibition in any of paragraphs (1) to (3) commits an offence, but— a it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) or (2) (“ P ”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia; a it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (3) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph. Brokering services relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods 46Z33 1 A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services to a person connected with Russia in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement (“arrangement A”) whose object or effect is— a the export of Russia’s vulnerable goods; b the direct or indirect supply or delivery of Russia’s vulnerable goods; c directly or indirectly making Russia’s vulnerable goods available to a person; d the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods; e the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of financial services— i to a person connected with Russia, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z32(1), or ii where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z32(3); f directly or indirectly making funds available, in a non-UK country, to a person connected with Russia, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z32(1); or g the direct or indirect provision of funds from a non-UK country, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z32(3). 2 Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences). 3 A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph. 4 In this regulation, “ non-UK country ” means a country other than the United Kingdom. . Exceptions relating to loans and credit arrangements 7 1 Regulation 59 is amended as follows. 2 After paragraph (1)(c)(ii) insert— iii in the case of a category 5 loan, the date on which the Amendment Regulations (No. 15) 2022 come into force; . 3 After paragraph (2)(a)(i)(bb) insert— cc in the case of a category 5 loan, the date on which the Amendment Regulations (No. 15) 2022 come into force; . 4 In paragraph (3)— a before the definition of “category 1 loan”, insert— “the Amendment Regulations (No. 15) 2022 has the meaning given to it in regulation 17; ; b after the definition of “category 4 loan”, insert— “ category 5 loan ” has the meaning given to it in regulation 17; . Trade: exceptions in relation to personal effects etc. 8 1 Regulation 60A is amended as follows. 2 After paragraph (1A) insert— 1AA The prohibitions in regulation 46B are not contravened where— a the luxury goods are gold jewellery; b the relevant activity is the export of those goods to Russia by a person who is travelling to Russia (“ P ”); c the jewellery is— i of a non-commercial nature; ii for the personal use of P or of any immediate family member of P who is travelling with P (“ I ”); and iii contained in P or I’s luggage; d the gold jewellery is owned by any of the persons referred to in sub-paragraph (c)(ii); and e the jewellery is not intended for sale. . 3 For paragraph (1C) substitute— 1C The prohibitions in Chapters 4J (gold) and 4JA (gold jewellery and relevant processed gold) are not contravened by a relevant activity in relation to any gold, gold jewellery or relevant processed gold which is necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission or consular post in Russia, or an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law. . 4 After paragraph (1C) insert— 1D The prohibitions in Chapter 4JA are not contravened where— a the relevant activity is the import or acquisition of gold jewellery by a person who is travelling to the United Kingdom (“ P ”); b the gold jewellery is— i of a non-commercial nature; ii for the personal use of P or of any immediate family member of P who is travelling with P (“ I ”); and iii contained in P or I’s luggage; c the gold jewellery is owned by any of the persons referred to in sub-paragraph (b)(ii); and d the gold jewellery is not intended for sale. 1E The prohibitions in Chapter 4M (Russia’s vulnerable goods) are not contravened by a relevant activity in relation to— a any Russia’s vulnerable goods which are necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission or consular post in Russia, or an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or b the personal effects of their staff. . 5 In paragraph (2)— a for “paragraphs (1), (1A), (1B) and (1C)” in the first place where those words occur, substitute “this regulation” ; b in the definition of “Gold”, for ““ Gold ” has the meaning” substitute ““gold” and “gold jewellery” have the meanings” ; c insert in the appropriate places— “ immediate family member ” has the meaning given in regulation 6(7); ; “ relevant processed gold ” has the meaning given in regulation 46Z16A; . d in the definition of “relevant activity”, for “the prohibitions specified in paragraphs (1), (1A), (1B) and (1C)” substitute “the prohibition specified in the paragraph of this regulation to which the exception applies” . Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty 9 In regulation 86(1)— a after “46Z11,” insert “46Z16B, 46Z16C” ; b after “46Z18,” insert “46Z25,” . Exercise of maritime enforcement powers 10 1 Regulation 89(2) is amended as follows. 2 After sub-paragraph (ce) insert— cea a prohibition in regulation 46Z16B or 46Z16C (trade sanctions relating to gold jewellery and relevant processed gold); . 3 After sub-paragraph (cf) insert— cg a prohibition in regulation 46Z25 or 46Z26 (trade sanctions relating to liquefied natural gas); . Amendment and insertion of Schedules 11 1 Schedule 2A (critical-industry goods and critical-industry technology) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4). 2 In Part 1A (special materials and related equipment), in column 1 of the entry relating to 1C992, in paragraph a.4, before “4.5 inches” insert “11.43 cm/” . 3 In Part 1B (materials processing)— a in paragraphs c.2.a, c.2.b and c.2.c of entry 2B991, for “15mm” substitute “15µm; b in paragraph h.1 of entry 2B999, for “60cm” substitute “61cm/two feet” . 4 In Part 2 (electronics), in entry 3A991— a in paragraph b.1, for “capacity;” substitute “capacity:” ; b after paragraph b.1 insert— b.2 Static random access memories (SRAMs) with a storage capacity: b.2.a. Exceeding 1 Mbit per package; or b.2.b. Exceeding 256 kbit per package and a maximum access time of less than 25 ns; ; c in paragraph c., for “million words”, wherever those words occur, substitute “mega samples” ; 5 In Schedule 2D (oil refining goods and technology), in the table in paragraph 2— a in relation to the entry in the second column of the table “Hydrogen recovery and purification equipment”, insert in numerical order in the first column the commodity codes “ex 8419 60 00” and “ex 8419 89 98” ; b in relation to the entry in second column of the table “Refinery fuel gas treatment and sulphur recovery equipment (including amine scrubbing units, sulphur recovery units, tail gas treatment units)”, insert in numerical order in the first column the commodity codes “ex 8419 60 00”, “ex 8421 39 35” and “ex 8421 39 85” ; c insert the following entry in the appropriate place— ex 8419 89 10 Cooling towers and similar plant for direct cooling (without a separating wall) by means of recirculated water, designed to be used with the equipment listed in this schedule . 6 In Schedule 2E (quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology), in paragraph 5— a for “300” substitute “400” ; b for “1700” substitute “1,600” . 7 In Schedule 3D— a after paragraph 1 insert— 1A In this Schedule, “n.e.s” means “not elsewhere specified”. ; b in the table in paragraph 2 of Schedule 3D (revenue generating goods), before the entry relating to commodity code 2523 insert— 2208 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages 2303 Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues, beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets . 8 In Schedule 3E (G7 dependency and further goods)— a after paragraph 1 insert— 1A In this Schedule, “n.e.s” means “not elsewhere specified”. ; b in Part 1, in paragraph 1, for “Part 2” substitute “Parts 2 and 3” ; c after Part 2, insert the Part 3 of that Schedule set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations. 9 In Schedule 3G (gold and products related to gold)— a in paragraph 1, for “Part 2” substitute “Parts 2 and 3” ; b after Part 2 insert— PART 3 4 Any thing falling— a within a commodity code mentioned in column 1 of the following table; and b within the description in column 2 beside that code. (1) Commodity code (2) Description Ex 7113 Articles of jewellery and parts thereof, of gold, containing gold or of metal clad with gold Ex 7114 Articles of goldsmiths’ or silversmiths’ wares and parts thereof, of gold, containing gold or of metal clad with gold 10 After Schedule 3H insert the Schedule 3I in Schedule 2 to these Regulations. Minor amendments 12 The amendments in Schedule 3 have effect. Leo Docherty Minister of State Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 26th October 2022