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Austria: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 11 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Austria.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for Austria in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Austria may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
11 entries on the official lists name Austria — 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 8 | 8 | — | — |
| US OFAC — Consolidated (Non-SDN) Lists | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Latest changes
No new listings or removals naming Austria recorded yet.
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Austria: logistics and trade
Transit country in Central Europe, Danube and rail corridors, pharmaceutical and industrial location
Austria (AT) is a landlocked country in Central Europe and a central transit hub for goods moving between Western and Eastern Europe and between the North Sea ports and the Adriatic. As an EU member it belongs to the EU customs union and the eurozone; clearance runs through Zollamt Österreich under the Union Customs Code using the Austrian Customs Clearance System (AIS, AES, ICS2). The standard import VAT rate is 20 percent. The main cargo airport is Vienna-Schwechat (VIE), complemented by Linz, Graz, Salzburg and Innsbruck; inland shipping runs via the Danube ports of Vienna, Linz and Enns, while access seaports include Koper, Trieste, Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Rotterdam. Road and rail axes such as the Baltic-Adriatic Corridor, the Brenner axis and the Rhine-Alpine Corridor link the country with the CEE markets and the seaports. Typical freight includes machinery, vehicle parts, pharmaceuticals, paper and steel; key trading partners are Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the United States.
- Capital
- Vienna
- Population
- 9,219,113
- Area
- 83,879 km²
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- DACH
- Economic area
- EU / Eurozone (EU customs union)
- Religions
- Catholicism, Islam, Protestantism, Orthodoxy
- Access to the sea
- Landlocked
Transport modes Road · Rail · Air · Inland waterway
- Current situation
- Koralmbahn Graz-Klagenfurt in operation since 2025 (Baltic-Adriatic Corridor); Semmering Base Tunnel until around 2030. 2026 temporary VAT reduction on certain foodstuffs.
- Seasonal conditions
- Winter conditions on Alpine routes (Brenner, Tauern, Arlberg): snow and chain or winter equipment requirements can delay road transit.
Main cargo airports
- Vienna International AirportVIE
Vienna Airport (VIE): record 313,763 t of air cargo in 2025 (+5.3%), gateway to Central and Eastern Europe, CEIV-certified Pharma Handling Center, Austrian hub.
- Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air BaseLNZ
Linz Airport Hörsching (LNZ/LOWL): dual-use airport, ~15,200 t air cargo and 262,347 pax in 2025. DHL, voestalpine hinterland, A1 motorway, on-site customs.
- Graz AirportGRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ/LOWG): record 19,500 t of cargo in 2025, automotive freight, Swissport handling, on-site customs. Road feeder to Vienna (VIE), no freighters.
- Salzburg AirportSZG
Salzburg W. A. Mozart (SZG/LOWS): Austria's second-largest airport, ~2M pax, ski charters. Active cargo operations with Swissport, 24/7 customs.
Road corridors
- A1 West Motorway (Vienna-Linz-Salzburg)
- A2 South Motorway (Vienna-Graz-Villach)
- A12/A13 Inn Valley and Brenner Motorway
- A4 East Motorway
- A10 Tauern Motorway
Rail corridors
- Baltic-Adriatic Corridor (Vienna-Graz-Klagenfurt-Trieste)
- Rhine-Alpine Corridor
- Brenner axis (Munich-Verona)
- Southern route with Koralm railway and Semmering Base Tunnel
Inland ports
- Port of Vienna (Danube)
- Ennshafen / Enns (Danube)
- Linz (Danube)
- Krems (Danube)
Main trade lanes
- Germany - Austria
- Italy - Austria (Brenner)
- Austria - CEE (CZ/SK/HU)
- Adriatic ports (Koper/Trieste) - Austria
- North Sea ports (Hamburg) - Austria
Customs and import
Customs authority Zollamt Österreich (Federal Ministry of Finance, BMF)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- EU Customs Code (UCC). Processing via the Austrian Customs Clearance System (ACCS): Automated Import System (AIS) and ICS2 for summary entry declarations.
- Export customs system
- EU Customs Code (UCC). Export via the Automated Export System (AES) within the Austrian Customs Clearance System (ACCS); transit movement via NCTS.
- Import VAT
- Import VAT 20 percent (standard rate); reduced rates 13 and 10 percent, from 1.7.2026 additionally 4,9 percent on basic foodstuffs. Collected by Zollamt Österreich. No de minimis threshold for third-country consignments since 1.7.2021.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- EU preferential agreements: movement certificate EUR.1/EUR-MED, origin declaration (REX), A.TR for trade with Türkiye, Certificate of Origin.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- EU prohibitions and restrictions: weapons and war materiel, cultural goods, waste, protected species (CITES), veterinary and plant protection controls, medicinal products.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Electronic customs declaration (AIS)
- Transport document (CMR, AWB, B/L)
- Proof of origin (EUR.1 / origin declaration) for preferential treatment
- If applicable, import licences / authorisations
Typical export documents
- Export declaration (AES)
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Proof of origin (EUR.1 / EUR-MED / origin declaration)
- Transport document
- If applicable, export authorisation (dual-use / war materiel, BMWET)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Low to medium
- Customs delays
- Low
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium to high
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- High
- E-commerce relevance
- High
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Chemicals
- Electronics
- Crude oil
Top export goods
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Pharmaceuticals
- Paper
- Iron and steel
Typical cargo
- Machinery
- Vehicles and vehicle parts
- Pharmaceuticals
- Paper and pulp
- Iron and steel
- Consumer goods
Upcoming public holidays
- Immaculate ConceptionTue, 8 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- St. Stephen's DaySat, 26 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
- EpiphanyWed, 6 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
- Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Labour Day (State Holiday)Sat, 1 May 2027 · businesses closed
- Ascension DayThu, 6 May 2027 · businesses closed
Latest logistics news
- High Diesel Prices: IRU Calls for Targeted Support for Transport Operators2 Nov 2026
The IRU demands relief measures due to high diesel prices. An association's demand does not yet replace a government decision on state aid.
- EU Parliament Wants to Relieve Small Businesses of Packaging Representative Obligations28 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament wants to relieve certain small companies of the authorized representative requirement. The position is not yet a valid exception.
- EU Parliament Approves New Limits for Truck Toll Discounts14 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament approves new rules for truck toll discounts. Fleets should factor in the threshold as of July 2031 in long-term billing.
- ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) Becomes a Billion-Euro Project: EU Names Up to €85 Billion12 Oct 2026
ERTMS is intended to standardize European rail transport. To date, only around 10 percent of the TEN-T network has been equipped. Further expansion will be costly.
- Rijeka Reaches Four Million TEU and Strengthens Its Role as Adriatic Gateway8 Oct 2026
Rijeka reports four million TEU since 2011. The port is expanding rail and truck connections to Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Serbia, and Slovakia.
Logistics questions
Is a customs declaration required for imports into Austria?
Goods from other EU member states move freely without a customs declaration. For consignments from third countries, an electronic import declaration via the Automated Import System (AIS) of Zollamt Österreich is required.
What is the import VAT rate in Austria?
The standard rate is 20 percent, and reduced rates are 13 and 10 percent. Import VAT is collected by Zollamt Österreich. Since 1 July 2021, there is no longer a de minimis threshold for small consignments from third countries.
Which customs system does Austria use?
Austria handles customs procedures under the EU Customs Code (UCC) through the Austrian Customs Clearance System (ACCS). This includes the Automated Import System (AIS), the Automated Export System (AES) and ICS2 for summary entry declarations.
Is Austria part of the EU customs union?
Yes. Austria is an EU member state and belongs to the EU customs union as well as the Eurozone. For trade with third countries, the EU Common Customs Tariff and EU preferential agreements apply.
Which ports does Austria use as a landlocked country?
As a landlocked country, Austria uses access ports such as Koper and Trieste on the Adriatic, as well as Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Rotterdam on the North Sea. Inland waterway shipping runs via the Danube ports of Vienna, Linz and Enns.
Which Alpine transit rules must I observe for road transport?
On the Brenner route and in Tyrol, special rules apply, such as a sectoral driving ban, a night driving ban and temporary truck blocking procedures. These can lead to waiting times and should be taken into account in route planning.
Which airport is the most important for air cargo in Austria?
The main cargo airport is Vienna-Schwechat (VIE). Other cargo locations are Linz (LNZ), Graz (GRZ), Salzburg (SZG) and Innsbruck (INN).
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