EU sanctions
CN code 8703 80 and EU sanctions
CN codes / chapter 87, Vehicles other than railway rolling stock, parts and accessories thereof
Other vehicles, with only electric motor for propulsion
Yes. The goods Other vehicles, with only electric motor for propulsion (CN code 8703 80) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus. Below: the legal basis (annex and article), direction of the ban, possible exemptions and the regulation version date. A missing code does not mean trade is allowed.
Source last updated:
- EU sanctions against RussiaExport ban
- Annex
- XXIII
- Article
- 3k(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3k(1): Export ban on goods enhancing Russian industry (Annex XXIII/XXXVII). A competent authority may authorise where the good is necessary for medical, pharmaceutical or humanitarian purposes. Execution of pre-existing contracts may be allowed until cut-off dates (differing per tranche/addition, e.g. Annex XXIIIE). Further exemptions for EU subsidiaries and divestment. Contract cut-off dates change with packages — check current Art. 3k. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-04-24Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 - EU sanctions against BelarusExport ban
- Annex entry
- ex 8703 80
- Annex
- XVIII
- Article
- 1bb
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 8703 80", so it covers only part of heading 8703 80. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of < 10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion, having a vertical distance between the underside of a car chassis and the road (‘ground clearance’) equal to or above 165 mmPossible exemption: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of < 10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion, having a vertical distance between the underside of a car chassis and the road (‘ground clearance’) equal to or above 165 mmExemptions and derogations, Art. 1bb: Derogations for Art. 1bb: check the current text of the act on EUR-Lex. We do not yet have a verified description for this article. Open the act text on EUR-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 8703 80 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Other vehicles, with only electric motor for propulsion (CN code 8703 80) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus. Below: the legal basis (annex and article), direction of the ban, possible exemptions and the regulation version date. A missing code does not mean trade is allowed.
What is the legal basis and the direction of the ban?
CN code 8703 80 appears in the EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus regime (annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)). Restriction type: Export ban, direction: export to the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-04-24. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.
Are there any exemptions or derogations?
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of < 10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion, having a vertical distance between the underside of a car chassis and the road (‘ground clearance’) equal to or above 165 mm Export ban on goods enhancing Russian industry (Annex XXIII/XXXVII). A competent authority may authorise where the good is necessary for medical, pharmaceutical or humanitarian purposes. Execution of pre-existing contracts may be allowed until cut-off dates (differing per tranche/addition, e.g. Annex XXIIIE). Further exemptions for EU subsidiaries and divestment. Contract cut-off dates change with packages — check current Art. 3k.
How do I document due diligence?
Record the CN code, regime, annex and article, plus the source version date your decision relies on. You can download a PDF report from this page as proof of the check. Note that sanctioned persons and entities are screened separately, against the EU sanctions list.
This page is informational and is not legal or customs advice. The binding source is the EU regulation and the decision of customs authorities. Screen the persons and entities list separately and check the source version date.