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Luxembourg: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 12 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Luxembourg.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for Luxembourg in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Luxembourg may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
12 entries on the official lists name Luxembourg — 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) | 7 | 7 | — | — |
| US OFAC — Consolidated (Non-SDN) Lists | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| UK Sanctions List (FCDO) | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Latest changes
No new listings or removals naming Luxembourg recorded yet.
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Luxembourg: logistics and trade
Transit and air cargo hub (home of Cargolux)
Luxembourg (LU) is a landlocked country between Belgium, France and Germany and a transit and air cargo hub at the heart of the Greater Region. As a founding EU member it belongs to the EU customs union; the Union Customs Code applies, clearance is electronic via eDouane of the Administration des douanes et accises, and import VAT is 17 percent — the lowest standard rate in the EU. The main gateway is Luxembourg-Findel cargo airport (LUX), home base of Cargolux with around 830,000 tonnes handled (2024); sea freight moves via Antwerp, Rotterdam and Zeebrugge, complemented by the trimodal Moselle port of Mertert. Overland, motorways A1 (Trier), A3 (Metz), A6 (Brussels) and A13 connect the country to neighbouring markets, and the CFL multimodal terminal at Bettembourg-Dudelange links into the Rhine-Alpine and North Sea-Mediterranean freight corridors. Trade is dominated by steel and metal products, machinery and chemicals plus e-commerce and pharma air cargo; the main partners are Germany, Belgium, France and the Netherlands.
- Capital
- Luxembourg
- Population
- 681,973
- Area
- 2,586 km²
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Benelux / Greater Region
- Economic area
- EU / Eurozone / EU customs union
- Religions
- Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Judaism
- Access to the sea
- Landlocked
Transport modes Road · Rail · Inland waterway
- Current situation
- No nationwide disruption verified; air cargo at Findel (Cargolux) operating normally, Bettembourg-Dudelange in normal operation. (As of 2026-07-22)
- Seasonal conditions
- Temperate climate with rare disruptions; winter ice and occasional fog may briefly affect road and air traffic at Findel.
Main cargo airports
- Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUX
Luxembourg Airport (LUX): Cargolux home base, 830,468 t of cargo in 2024, new Luxcargo Handling and Goldair ground handling, pharma Cargocenter, RFS node of the region.
Road corridors
- A1/E44 (Trier-Luxembourg)
- A3/E25 (towards Metz/France)
- A6/A4 (towards Brussels)
- A13 (Sauerautobahn)
Rail corridors
- CFL network
- Multimodal terminal Bettembourg-Dudelange
- Connection to Rhine-Alpine and North Sea-Mediterranean freight corridors
Inland ports
- Mertert (Moselle) - only inland port, trimodal (ship/rail/road)
Main trade lanes
- Germany
- Belgium
- France
- Netherlands
Customs and import
Customs authority Administration des douanes et accises (ADA)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- EU Union Customs Code; electronic import via eDouane Import/Export of the Administration des douanes et accises (single administrative document DAU), ICS2 for advance notification.
- Export customs system
- Electronic export declaration via eDouane Import/Export (single administrative document DAU) of the Administration des douanes et accises; EU export procedure with MRN.
- Import VAT
- Import VAT 17 percent standard rate (lowest EU standard rate); reduced rates 14, 8 and 3 percent. Administered by Administration de l'enregistrement, des domaines et de la TVA (AED).
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- EU preferential origin under the EU free trade agreements; proofs EUR.1, origin declaration on the invoice and registered exporter (REX).
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- EU-wide harmonised prohibitions and restrictions, including weapons, drug precursors, cultural goods, species under CITES, and food and product safety.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Consignment note (CMR)
- Import customs declaration (eDouane / DAU)
- Proof of origin for preference
- Packing list
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Export customs declaration (eDouane / DAU)
- Proof of origin (EUR.1 / origin declaration)
- Consignment note (CMR / air waybill)
- Packing list
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Low
- Customs delays
- Low
- Port congestion
- 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
- Metals
- Chemicals
- Food
Top export goods
- Machinery
- Steel
- Chemicals
- Rubber
- Glass
Typical cargo
- Steel and metal products
- Machinery
- Chemical products
- E-commerce air cargo
- Pharma
Upcoming public holidays
- 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
- Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Labour DaySat, 1 May 2027 · businesses closed
- Ascension DayThu, 6 May 2027 · businesses closed
- Europe DaySun, 9 May 2027 · businesses closed
- Whit MondayMon, 17 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.
- EU Customs Reform in Effect: What Freight Forwarders Really Need to Know7 Oct 2026
The EU customs reform has been decided and is now in force. For freight forwarders, not everything will change immediately, but customs clearance will gradually become more centralized and data-driven.
Logistics questions
Which VAT rate applies to imports into Luxembourg?
Luxembourg has the lowest standard EU rate at 17 percent. Reduced rates of 14, 8 and 3 percent also apply. The competent authority is the Administration de l'enregistrement, des domaines et de la TVA (AED). Import VAT is levied on the customs value plus duties and incidental costs.
Which customs authority is responsible in Luxembourg?
The Administration des douanes et accises (ADA) is the national customs and excise authority. As an EU member, the Union Customs Code applies; imports and exports are handled electronically via the eDouane Import/Export system using the single administrative document (DAU).
Does Luxembourg have a seaport?
No, Luxembourg is a landlocked country without a seaport. Sea freight uses the ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam and Zeebrugge. Domestically, there is the trimodal Moselle inland port of Mertert, which connects ship, rail and road.
How important is Luxembourg-Findel airport for cargo?
Luxembourg-Findel is one of Europe's leading cargo airports and handled around 830'000 tonnes of cargo in 2024. It is the home base of Cargolux, one of Europe's largest all-cargo airlines, and an important hub for intercontinental air freight.
Which proofs of preference apply for the origin of goods?
Preferential origin proofs can be used under the EU free trade agreements: the EUR.1 movement certificate, the origin declaration on the invoice, and the status of registered exporter (REX). The applicable origin rules of the respective agreement are decisive.
How is Luxembourg connected by road?
Luxembourg is centrally located in the Greater Region and is served by the A1 (Trier), A3 (Metz), A6 (Brussels) and A13 motorways. The multimodal CFL terminal Bettembourg-Dudelange connects rail and road and provides links to the European freight corridors.
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