Armenia: sanctions and trade risk

Re-export routeNamed in UK and US guidance as a re-export route to Russia.

As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 9 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Armenia.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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Armenia is named in official guidance as a route for re-exports to Russia. Ordinary goods are usually not restricted, but authorities expect you to verify the real end destination and end user, especially for goods on the EU/UK high-priority lists.

Sources: UK — Countering Russian sanctions evasion: guidance for exporters (at-risk jurisdictions list) (12 Mar 2026) · DOJ/Commerce/Treasury Tri-Seal Compliance Note on third-party intermediaries (2 Mar 2023) · FinCEN/BIS Joint Alert FIN-2022-Alert003 (fn. 21 transshipment points) (28 Jun 2022) · reviewed 24 Oct 2026

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The indicator above is the strictest of these. Which regimes are relevant to a shipment depends on many connections — dispatch country, company location, incorporation, nationality, ownership, banks, goods origin. The check selects them from your inputs in a simplified way; UN measures take effect through each country's implementing law.

Regime	Indicator	What applies
UN	—	No UN sanctions regime.
EU	—	No measures against the country itself.
Switzerland	—	No measures against the country itself.
UK	Re-export route	Named in the UK list of jurisdictions at risk of re-export to Russia (Mar 2026).
US	Re-export route	Named in US guidance (Tri-Seal note 2023) as a transshipment point to Russia.

On the sanctions lists

9 entries on the official lists name Armenia — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

List	Entries	Companies & organisations	Vessels	Aircraft
US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)	5	5	—	—
US OFAC — Consolidated (Non-SDN) Lists	2	2	—	—
Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List	2	2	—	—

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Logistics profile

Armenia: logistics and trade

Landlocked transit market in the South Caucasus, EAEU member, re-export hub

Armenia (AM) is a landlocked republic in the South Caucasus bordering Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey. Since 2 January 2015 it has been a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and applies its common external tariff; trade with Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan takes place without customs clearance. Customs and taxes are handled by the State Revenue Committee (SRC) and the Armenian customs service; imports are subject to 20 percent VAT, while exports are duty-free and zero-rated. The economy is shaped by mining (copper ores, gold), food, IT services and a strongly grown re-export sector. As a country without sea access, Armenia depends on neighbouring corridors: around 80 percent of foreign trade runs through Georgia (the Bagratashen, Bavra and Gogavan crossings) and the Black Sea ports of Poti and Batumi, with the Upper Lars pass (Verkhny Lars) forming the key link to Russia. In the south, the Meghri/Agarak crossing connects the country to Iran, where a free economic zone promotes transit. The borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan are closed; the peace process with Azerbaijan advanced in 2025 and 2026 (TRIPP, Crossroads of Peace) could open new corridors in the medium term. Air freight runs through Zvartnots (EVN) in Yerevan, rail via the South Caucasus Railway towards the Georgian ports. The national currency is the Armenian Dram (AMD).

Capital: Yerevan
Population: 3,090,500
Area: 29,743 km²
Currency: Armenian Dram (AMD)
Continent: Asia
Region: South Caucasus / EAEU
Economic area: EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union)
Religions: Apostolic, Catholics, Protestants
Access to the sea: Landlocked

Transport modes Road · Rail · Air

Current situation: As of 2026-06-22: only the borders with Georgia and Iran are open for freight traffic; the borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey remain closed to general road traffic. Normalization with Turkey is accelerating: scheduled flights Istanbul-Yerevan since March 2026 and, according to reports, administrative preparations for direct trade were completed in early May 2026. Trade with Russia continues by truck via Georgia and the Upper Lars border crossing.
Seasonal conditions: Continental alpine climate with cold winters; the Upper Lars Pass (Georgia - Russia) can be closed for days due to snow and avalanches. In May 2024, flooding damaged sections of the M6 road toward the Georgian border.

Main cargo airports

Zvartnots International AirportEVN
Zvartnots Yerevan (EVN/UDYZ): cargo terminal since 1998, mostly belly freight, EAEU customs rules, trucking via Georgia, alternatives Tbilisi and Istanbul.
Shirak International AirportLWN
Shirak International (LWN), Gyumri: Armenia's second airport, passenger-led, little air cargo. Freight trucks to Yerevan and Zvartnots (EVN).

Road corridors

M6 Vanadzor - Bagratashen (Georgia border)
Bavra / Gogavan (Georgia border)
Upper Lars / Verkhny Lars (Georgia - Russia, main lifeline)
M2 Yerevan - Meghri (Iran border)

Rail corridors

South Caucasus Railway (SCR): Yerevan - Gyumri - Georgia towards the Black Sea ports Poti / Batumi

Main trade lanes

Russia - Armenia
China - Armenia
Iran - Armenia
Armenia - Russia (re-export)
Georgia (transit)

Customs and import

Customs authority State Revenue Committee (SRC) with the Armenian customs administrationOfficial website ↗

Import customs system: EAEU Customs Code and Common Customs Tariff of the EAEU. Imports from the EAEU states Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are made without customs clearance. Processing via the Armenian customs administration of the SRC.
Export customs system: Export processing via the SRC. Exports are generally duty-free and subject to a 0 percent VAT rate.
Import VAT: 20 percent (standard rate)
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: Certificate of origin CT-1 in EAEU traffic, declaration of origin, Certificate of Origin. EAEU member with free trade within the Union; EAEU free trade agreements with Iran, Vietnam, Serbia and Singapore, among others. The partnership agreement CEPA with the EU is in force (since 1 March 2021); EU preferences under GSP plus have expired as of 1 January 2022, after Armenia was classified as a higher-middle-income country for three years in a row.
Restricted and prohibited goods: Prohibited or restricted, including narcotics, weapons and military goods, protected species (CITES), precious metals and cultural property with special rules. EAEU prohibition and restriction lists apply; inspection via the SRC.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Customs declaration (Armenian customs administration / SRC)
Transport document (CMR, AWB, B/L)
Proof of origin for preferential treatment
Import licences for controlled goods

Typical export documents

Export declaration (SRC)
Commercial invoice
Packing list
Certificate of origin (e.g. CT-1 in EAEU traffic)
Transport document
Export licence for sensitive / dual-use goods

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: Medium to high
Customs delays: Medium
Dangerous goods relevance: Medium
Pharma and cold chain relevance: Medium
E-commerce relevance: Medium

Trade

Top import partners

Russia China Iran Türkiye Georgia

Top export partners

Russia United Arab Emirates United Kingdom China Georgia

Top import goods

Mineral oils
Machinery
Vehicles
Electronics
Food

Top export goods

Copper ores
Gold
Machinery
Agricultural products
Textiles

Typical cargo

Copper ores and concentrates
Gold and gemstones
Machinery
Vehicles
Mineral oils and fuels
Food
Electronics

Logistics questions

Is Armenia part of a customs union?

Yes. Armenia has been a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) since 2 January 2015 and applies the Common Customs Tariff. Imports from the EAEU states Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are made without customs clearance.

What is the import tax in Armenia?

A VAT of 20 percent (standard rate) is charged on imports. Exports are duty-free and subject to the 0 percent rate. The State Revenue Committee (SRC) is responsible.

Which authority is responsible for customs?

Customs and taxes are handled by the State Revenue Committee (SRC) with the Armenian customs administration. It processes imports, exports and transit.

Does Armenia have its own seaports?

No. Armenia is a landlocked country without access to the sea. Sea freight runs via the Georgian Black Sea ports of Poti and Batumi and continues from there by road or rail.

Which border crossings and corridors are the most important?

Around 80 percent of foreign trade runs via Georgia with the crossings at Bagratashen, Bavra and Gogavan, as well as the Upper Lars Pass toward Russia. In the south, Meghri/Agarak connects the country with Iran.

Which documents do I need for importing into Armenia?

The usual documents are a commercial invoice, packing list, a customs declaration to the Armenian customs administration, a transport document (CMR, AWB or B/L) and, for preferential treatment, a proof of origin. Import licences for controlled goods are also required.

Which airports are relevant for air freight?

The most important cargo airport is Zvartnots International (EVN) in Yerevan, supplemented by Shirak (LWN) in Gyumri. An air freight and free trade zone project is being developed near Zvartnots.

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