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CN code 26 12 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 26, Ores, slag and ash

Monazites and other ores used solely or principally for the extraction of uranium or thorium

Yes. The goods Monazites and other ores used solely or principally for the extraction of uranium or thorium (CN code 26 12) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against North Korea. 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.

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  • EU sanctions against North KoreaImport ban
    Annex entry
    ex 26 12
    Annex
    IV
    Article
    3(1)(d)
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2025-12-17
    Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 26 12", so it covers only part of heading 26 12. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Monazites and other ores used solely or principally for the extraction of uranium or thorium
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(d): Derogations for Art. 3(1)(d): 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-Lex
    Basis: Rozporządzenie Rady (UE) 2017/1509
Annex IV

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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 26 12 subject to EU sanctions?

Yes. The goods Monazites and other ores used solely or principally for the extraction of uranium or thorium (CN code 26 12) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against North Korea. 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 26 12 appears in the EU sanctions against North Korea regime (annex IV, Art. 3(1)(d)). Restriction type: Import ban, direction: import from the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2025-12-17. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.

Are there any exemptions or derogations?

Derogations for Art. 3(1)(d): check the current text of the act on EUR-Lex. We do not yet have a verified description for this article.

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.

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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.