Lithuania: sanctions and trade risk

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As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 3 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Lithuania.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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

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On the sanctions lists

3 entries on the official lists name Lithuania — 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)	3	3	—	—

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Lithuania: logistics and trade

Transit and port country (Klaipeda) between Central/Eastern Europe and Scandinavia

Lithuania (ISO code LT) is the largest of the three Baltic states, bordering Latvia, Belarus, Poland, the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and the Baltic Sea. It is a parliamentary republic and a member of the EU, NATO and the eurozone. The climate is temperate-continental with cold winters and mild summers. The economy is diversified, with strengths in industry, information technology, transport and logistics. Lithuania is a central transit corridor between Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, above all through the ice-free deep-sea port of Klaipeda. The logistics infrastructure comprises this seaport, the cargo airports of Vilnius and Kaunas, the road network (Via Baltica) and rail links that are being connected to the European standard-gauge network through Rail Baltica. The national currency is the euro.

Capital: Vilnius
Population: 2,890,700
Area: 65,300 km²
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Continent: Europe
Region: Baltics
Economic area: EU / Eurozone / EU customs union
Religions: Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Judaism
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Road · Rail

Current situation: Rail Baltica expansion (1435 mm) until 2030; Kaunas Intermodal Terminal connects 1435/1520 mm. Belarus border: crossings Medininkai and Salcininkai open again (autumn 2025 restrictions eased), Lavoriskes remains closed. Klaipeda: southern extension (100 ha) approved by law of 14.7.2026. (As of 2026-07-23)
Seasonal conditions: Cold, snowy winters can affect road and rail traffic; however, the port of Klaipeda is ice-free all year round.

Main seaports

Klaipeda
Klaipeda (LT KLJ): Lithuania's only deep-water port, ice-free. Record 2025 with 1.31M TEU and 39M tonnes. Containers, RoRo, bulk; operators Smeltė and KKT.
Butinge Oil Terminal
Butinge (LT BOT): Lithuania's offshore crude-oil terminal, SPM buoy for tankers up to 150,000 dwt. Liquid cargo only, no containers; Klaipeda is the alternative.

Main cargo airports

Vilnius International AirportVNO
Vilnius Airport (VNO/EYVI): Lithuania's largest airport with DHL, FedEx and UPS feeders, laser and biotech exports, RFS via Warsaw – facts for freight forwarders.
Kaunas International AirportKUN
Kaunas Airport (KUN) is Lithuania's main cargo airport with express and cargo charter flights (incl. DHL) and a Ryanair base.
Palanga International AirportPLQ
Palanga (PLQ), Lithuania's third-busiest airport: record 448,400 passengers in 2025. airBaltic to Riga, no cargo – airfreight via Kaunas KUN or Riga RIX.

Road corridors

Via Baltica (E67)
A1 Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipeda
A2 Vilnius-Panevezys

Rail corridors

IXB Kena-Klaipeda
Rail Baltica (under construction, 1435 mm)
North Sea-Baltic Corridor

Inland ports

Kaunas (Nemunas, limited navigability)

Main trade lanes

Lithuania - Germany
Lithuania - Poland
Lithuania - Scandinavia via Klaipeda
Lithuania - Latvia/Estonia

Customs and import

Customs authority Customs Department at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublikos muitine)Official website ↗

Import customs system: EU customs union under the Union Customs Code (UCC). National import and transit processing via the iMDAS system; EORI number required, security data via ICS2.
Export customs system: EU export via the Automated Export System (AES) with MRN and exit confirmation; EORI required. Territorial customs offices in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda.
Import VAT: Import VAT 21 percent standard rate; reduced rates of 12 and 5 percent. From 1.1.2026 the 9-percent rate has been abolished; books and medicines are now 5 percent.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: EU member: goods traded within the single market are duty-free. Preferential proofs EUR.1 and origin declaration (REX) for EU free trade agreements with third countries.
Restricted and prohibited goods: EU-wide bans and restrictions (weapons, drugs, CITES species protection, cultural property).

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Customs declaration (iMDAS)
Consignment note (CMR/B-L)
EORI number

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Export declaration (AES/MRN)
Packing list
Transport document
Proof of origin (EUR.1/REX)

Logistics conditions

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

Trade

Top import partners

Poland Germany Russia Latvia Netherlands

Top export partners

Latvia Poland Germany Russia Estonia

Top import goods

Crude oil
Machinery
Vehicles
Chemicals
Electronics

Top export goods

Petroleum products
Machinery
Furniture
Chemicals
Food products

Typical cargo

Petroleum products
Machinery
Furniture
Fertilizers
Grain
Containers

Upcoming public holidays

Christmas Eve (Kūčios)Thu, 24 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
Second Day of ChristmasSat, 26 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
Day of Restoration of the State of LithuaniaTue, 16 Feb 2027 · businesses closed
Day of Restoration of IndependenceThu, 11 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
Easter SundaySun, 28 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 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.
Latvia Calls for EU-Wide Transit Ban on Russian Grain27 Oct 2026
Latvia intends to halt Russian grain transits through Baltic ports. An EU-wide ban has not yet been decided - what matters for transport practice is the currently applicable regulation.
Maersk Demands Energy Surcharge of Up to 20 Percent in Northern and Eastern Europe27 Oct 2026
Maersk is imposing a temporary energy surcharge on certain land transport services. Different rates apply per country; electric trucks and rail transport are currently exempt.
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.

Logistics questions

What is the import VAT rate in Lithuania?

The standard rate is 21 percent. Reduced rates of 12 percent (e.g. passenger transport, accommodation, culture) and 5 percent (books, medicines and medical devices) apply. As of 1 January 2026 the former 9 percent rate was abolished; books and medicines now fall under the 5 percent rate.

Which customs authority and systems apply in Lithuania?

The Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance (Lietuvos Respublikos muitine) is responsible, with territorial offices in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda. As an EU member the Union Customs Code applies. Import and transit declarations run through the iMDAS system, exports through the Automated Export System (AES). An EORI number is required.

Which ports and airports are important for cargo?

Klaipeda is Lithuania's only seaport, ice-free year-round and, with around 40 million tonnes handled and over 1 million TEU, one of the leading container ports in the Baltic. Air freight runs mainly through Vilnius (VNO) and Kaunas (KUN) airports, complemented by Palanga (PLQ).

Which road and rail corridors are central?

The key road corridor is the Via Baltica (E67) from Poland via Kaunas towards Riga, complemented by the A1 Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipeda. In rail, the IXB corridor (Kena-Klaipeda) and the Rail Baltica project under construction (standard gauge 1435 mm) connect the country to the European network. The Kaunas Intermodal Terminal links the 1435 and 1520 mm gauges.

Which documents are needed for import and export?

For imports the usual documents are: commercial invoice, packing list, customs declaration (iMDAS), transport document (CMR or bill of lading) and the EORI number. For exports: commercial invoice, export declaration (AES with MRN), packing list, transport document and, for preferential trade, a proof of origin (EUR.1 or statement under REX).

Which currency is used in Lithuania?

Lithuania has been a eurozone member since 2015; the national currency is the euro (EUR). This provides stable conditions for trade and investment without exchange-rate risk against the euro area.

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