A sanction list is a compilation of countries, people, or organisations that are subject to trade or economic restrictions by the government or international organisation.
In international trading, trade sanctions are implemented to restrict trade activities with certain foreign targets intended to achieve political or diplomatic goals.
Customs officials play a crucial role in enforcing sanctions lists by inspecting imports and exports to ensure that they do not include sanctioned individuals, entities, or countries. There may be serious legal and financial repercussions if sanctions are not followed.