【SMM Flash】Russia Amends Sulphur Export Ban, Allows Export of 300,000 Tonnes of Low-Grade Technical Sulphur (Grade 7000)

Published: Aug 26, 2026 13:35

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According to Russian Government Decree No. 1059 dated August 21, 2026, amending Government Decree No. 785 dated June 25, 2026 (on the introduction of a temporary ban on the export of certain types of sulphur from the Russian Federation), the key provisions are as follows:

New Exemption: The temporary ban does not apply to low-grade technical sulphur (grade 7000), classified under EAEU HS codes 2503 00 100 0 and 2503 00 900 0.

Export Quota: Exports of the above category shall not exceed 300,000 tonnes.

Licensing Requirement: Exports are permitted only on the basis of a permit issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

Enforcement Basis: For the purpose of applying the temporary ban, the EAEU HS code shall be the sole criterion; the product name is provided for reference only.

Effective Date: This decree enters into force on the date of its official publication.

Beyond this newly added exemption, the temporary ban on sulphur exports from Russia remains in full effect.

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