EU sanctions

CN code 2616 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 26, Ores, slag and ash

Precious-metal ores and concentrates

Yes. The goods Precious-metal ores and concentrates (CN code 2616) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, 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.

Source last updated: 2026-07-24

• EU sanctions against RussiaImport ban

  Annex

  XXI

  Article

  3i

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-24

  Possible exemption: Contracts concluded before 24 July 2026: the ban does not apply to their execution until 25 October 2026 (Art. 3i(3bg)). Separately, Art. 12b(2) allows a competent authority to authorise import until 31 December 2027 where necessary for divestment from Russia.
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3i: Import ban on goods generating significant revenues for Russia (Annex XXI). Does not apply to execution of contracts concluded before cut-off dates (differing per annex part: A/B/C…). Exemptions may apply for travellers' personal use and humanitarian purposes. Contract cut-off dates differ by annex part — check current Art. 3i. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-04-24
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
• EU sanctions against BelarusImport ban

  Annex

  XXVII

  Article

  1ra

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-23

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1ra: Import ban on goods generating significant revenues for Belarus (Annex XXVII). The ban does not cover the execution of contracts concluded before cut-off dates, which differ per annex tranche. Of the entries added on 24 July 2026, the wind-down covers ONLY CN codes 3803, 7006, 7008, 7009, 7011, 7013, 7014, 7017, 7018, 7020, 8707 and 8708: contracts concluded before 24 July 2026 may be executed until 25 October 2026 (Art. 1ra(9f)). The remaining codes from that round (2603, 2604, 2607, 2616, 2817, 2819, 7001, 7002, 7003, 7004, 7015, 7016, 7901) have no wind-down. Separate exemptions cover, among others, travellers' personal use and humanitarian purposes. The scope and cut-off dates of the wind-down differ between Russia and Belarus and change with every round. Check the current Art. 1ra on EUR-Lex. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-07-23
  Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
• EU sanctions against BelarusExport ban

  Annex entry

  26

  Annex

  XVIII

  Article

  1bb

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-24

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1bb: By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Belarus of goods and technology which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Belarusian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XIX, after having determined that such goods or technology are intended for the purposes set out in paragraph 8. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology falling under CN codes 3917, 8523 and 8536, as listed in Annex XVIII, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, after having determined that those goods or th. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 8517 62 and 8523 52, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, for non-military-use and for a non-military end-user, after having determined that such goods or related technical or financial assistance are intended for civil. Quoted from consolidated text 02006R0765-20260424. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-04-24
  Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
• EU sanctions against RussiaExport ban

  Annex entry

  26

  Annex

  XXIII

  Article

  3k(1)

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-24

  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 2026-04-24
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
• Crimea and SevastopolExport ban

  Annex entry

  26

  Annex

  II

  Article

  2b

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-02-25

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 2b: Derogations for Art. 2b: 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: Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014
• Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblastsExport ban

  Annex entry

  26

  Annex

  II

  Article

  4

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-02-25

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 4: Derogations for Art. 4: 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: Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263
• EU sanctions against North KoreaImport ban

  Annex entry

  2616 10

  Annex

  VII

  Article

  3(1)(g)

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-12-17

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(g): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2025-12-17
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
• EU sanctions against North KoreaImport ban

  Annex entry

  2616 90 00 10

  Annex

  IV

  Article

  3(1)(d)

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-12-17

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(d): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2025-12-17
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509

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