Compliance with international sanctions

The international community endeavours to influence conflicts by imposing sanctions (arms embargos, freezing of assets or trade boycotts). Sanctions are often imposed within a European or United Nations framework. The Netherlands records these sanctions in its sanction regulations.  

The Netherlands currently has the following sanction regulations in force (in Dutch):

Exemption from sanctions

There is often a possibility of exemption from financial sanctions. During a trade boycot of a particular country for example, the sale of medical equipment and medicine to that country is often permitted.
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance is authorised to grant these exemptions. The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is responsible for exemptions regarding arms deliveries.

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