Washington, March 25: The United States extended the deadline to enforce the ban on Russian seafood from March 25 to June 23, the Treasury Department said. “[General License] GL 17A provides such authorisation for importing alcoholic beverages or non-industrial diamonds of Russian Federation origin through March 25, 2022 and authorization for importing fish, seafood, and preparations thereof of Russian Federation origin through June 23, 2022,” the Treasury Department said on Thursday.
Earlier in March, President Joe Biden announced a ban on US imports of seafood, alcohol and diamonds from Russia over its special operation in Ukraine. The Treasury Department said the ban does not prohibit US persons from engaging in transactions to sell or re-direct shipments outside the United States that were previously destined for the United States. On February 24, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine UNI/SPUTNIK
