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Croatia: sanctions and trade risk

No elevated indicator

As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 4 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Croatia.Lists last checked .

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No elevated country indicator for Croatia in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Croatia may still be on a list.

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On the sanctions lists

4 entries on the official lists name Croatia — 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.

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US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)4

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Croatia: logistics and trade

EU Adriatic transit country / seaport gateway

Croatia (HR) is an EU, Schengen and eurozone member on the Adriatic, acting as a seaport gateway and transit country between Central and South-Eastern Europe. Within the EU customs union, the Carinska uprava clears third-country imports electronically under the Union Customs Code (UCC), including ICS2 and NCTS; intra-EU trade moves without customs formalities. Import VAT (PDV) is 25 percent (reduced rates 13 and 5 percent). The main gateways are the ports of Rijeka (container gateway with the new deep-sea terminal), Ploče (access for Bosnia and Herzegovina), Split and Zadar, plus Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG). Key axes are the A1 Zagreb–Split–Ploče, the A3 along Corridor X and the Mediterranean rail corridor Rijeka–Zagreb–Hungary; Vukovar serves as the Danube port. Trade centres on machinery, vehicles, petroleum products and food; the main partners are Italy, Germany, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria.

Capital
Zagreb
Population
3,866,233
Area
56,594 km²
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Continent
Europe
Region
Southeast Europe / Adriatic
Economic area
EU
Religions
Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Islam, Protestantism
Access to the sea
Yes

Transport modes Road · Rail · Sea · Air · Inland waterway

Current situation
No nationwide disruption verified; new Rijeka Gateway container terminal in operation, port expansion ongoing. Seasonal summer strain on Adriatic routes. (As of 2026-07-21)
Seasonal conditions
Bora katabatic winds on the Adriatic can briefly disrupt port and road traffic in winter; otherwise moderate risk.

Main seaports

  • Rijeka Luka

    Rijeka (HR RJK), Croatia's largest box port: deep-water Rijeka Gateway (APM/Enna) open since Oct 2025, plus AGCT, bulk and the Omišalj oil terminal.

  • Ploce

    Ploče (HR PLE) is Croatia's second-busiest cargo port and main sea outlet for Bosnia: container terminal, dry bulk, rail to Sarajevo. Alternative: Rijeka.

  • Split

    Split (HR SPU): Croatia's largest passenger/ferry port, new 2025 terminal; cargo (general, grain, RoRo) in the northern basins. Containers: Rijeka, Koper.

  • Zadar

    Zadar (HR ZAD) on the Adriatic: ferry, RoRo and cruise port (Gaženica), Ancona line, limited general cargo. Alternatives: Rijeka, Ploče.

  • Sibenik

    Sibenik (HR SIB): sheltered bulk and general-cargo port at the Krka river mouth, importing phosphate and potash, exporting fertilisers and ores.

  • Bakar

    Bakar (HR BAK): Rijeka's dry-bulk outport for iron ore, coal and bauxite. Capesize berth at 18.5 m, ~4M tonnes/year. Containers handled at Rijeka.

Main cargo airports

  • Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International AirportZAG

    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG/LDZA): 12,408 t of air cargo in 2025, bonded warehouse, cool and deep-freeze chambers, express focus, trucking to Vienna and Munich.

  • Split AirportSPU

    Split (SPU/LDSP): Croatia's second-largest airport on the Bay of Kaštela, heavy summer traffic, new terminal 2019. Belly cargo only – hub Zagreb (ZAG, ~250 km).

  • Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković AirportDBV

    Dubrovnik Airport (DBV/LDDU): first time over 3M passengers in 2025, fast-growing e-commerce freight, belly cargo only. Schedulable air freight via Zagreb (ZAG).

Road corridors

  • A1 Zagreb–Split–Ploče
  • A3 Bregana–Zagreb–Lipovac (Corridor X)
  • Mediterranean TEN-V corridor

Rail corridors

  • Mediterranean corridor (Rijeka–Zagreb–Hungary)
  • Corridor X (Slovenia–Zagreb–Serbia)

Inland ports

  • Vukovar (Danube)
  • Osijek (Drava)
  • Sisak (Sava)

Main trade lanes

  • HR–DE
  • HR–IT
  • HR–SI
  • HR–BA
  • HR–AT

Customs and import

Customs authority Carinska uprava (Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance)Official website ↗

Import customs system
EU customs union with the Union Customs Code (UCC). Import clearance is electronic via EU systems (ICS2, national import/AIS system). Intra-EU trade without customs formalities.
Export customs system
EU export procedure via AES/ECS, dispatch with NCTS Phase 6. Intra-EU supplies without customs declaration, only Intrastat reporting.
Import VAT
Import VAT (PDV) 25 percent standard rate; reduced rates 13 and 5 percent (Porezna uprava). Confirmed 2026-07; temporary 5-percent rates for gas/heat expired on 31.3.2026 unless extended.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements
EU free trade agreements applicable; preference proofs via REX, EUR.1 or origin declaration. No proof of origin needed for intra-EU trade.
Restricted and prohibited goods
EU-wide restrictions: weapons, dual-use goods, drugs, CITES species, cultural goods. Excise duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy.

Typical import documents

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Consignment note (CMR/CIM/B-L)
  • Customs declaration (third countries)
  • Proof of preference

Typical export documents

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Export declaration (AES)
  • Transit accompanying document (NCTS)
  • Proof of origin

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity
Medium
Customs delays
Low
Port congestion
Low to medium
Dangerous goods relevance
Medium
Pharma and cold chain relevance
Medium
E-commerce relevance
Medium

Trade

Top import goods

  • Machinery
  • Vehicles
  • Crude oil
  • Chemicals
  • Food

Top export goods

  • Machinery
  • Chemicals
  • Food
  • Vehicles
  • Textiles

Typical cargo

  • Machinery
  • Vehicles
  • Containers
  • Petroleum products
  • Food
  • Wood

Upcoming public holidays

  • Remembrance Day for Homeland War VictimsWed, 18 Nov 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 SundaySun, 28 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Labour DaySat, 1 May 2027 · businesses closed

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Logistics questions

Which import VAT applies in Croatia?

The standard VAT rate (PDV) is 25 percent, with reduced rates of 13 and 5 percent. Import VAT is charged on imports from third countries.

Is a customs declaration required for deliveries from the EU?

No. Croatia is part of the EU customs union; intra-EU deliveries are duty-free and are reported only via Intrastat.

Which ports are most important for freight?

Rijeka is the largest port and the container gateway; Ploče mainly serves Bosnia and Herzegovina; other ports include Split, Zadar and Šibenik.

Is Croatia part of Schengen and the eurozone?

Yes, since 1. January 2023. There are no border controls with EU neighbours, and the national currency is the euro.

Which customs authority is responsible?

The Carinska uprava (Customs Administration) in the Ministry of Finance, online at carina.gov.hr.

What are the main transport connections?

The A1 motorway connects Zagreb with Split and Ploče; the Mediterranean rail corridor runs from Rijeka via Zagreb to Hungary; the main air cargo airport is Zagreb (ZAG).

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