EU sanctions

CN code 2712 90 and EU sanctions

Other

Yes. The goods Other (CN code 2712 90) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against North Korea, EU sanctions against Iran, EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts. 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.

• Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex VI, Art. 3(1)(f)

  Annex entry

  ex 2712 90

  Annex

  VI

  Article

  3(1)(f)

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  17/12/2025

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 2712 90", so it covers only part of heading 2712 90. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Other

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(f): 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 the version of 17/12/2025

  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
• Export banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex XId, Art. 16d

  Annex entry

  ex 2712 90

  Annex

  XId

  Article

  16d

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  17/12/2025

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 2712 90", so it covers only part of heading 2712 90. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: – Other than petroleum jelly and Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75 % of oil

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 16d: Derogations for Art. 16d: 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) 2017/1509
• Import banEU sanctions against Iran, Annex IV, Art. 11(1)

  Annex entry

  2712

  Annex

  IV

  Article

  11(1)

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  01/08/2026

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 11(1): Derogations for Art. 11(1): 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 267/2012
• Import banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex VII, Art. 1h

  Annex entry

  2712

  Annex

  VII

  Article

  1h

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  24/07/2026

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1h: Derogations for Art. 1h: 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 (EC) No 765/2006
• Export banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb

  Annex entry

  2712

  Annex

  XVIII

  Article

  1bb

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  24/07/2026

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1bb: Para. 3d. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 6902 and 6909 19, as listed in Annex XVIII, that is necessary for the execution until 25 April 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 October 2025, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 3e. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 2931, 2932, 4001, 4015, 4016, 6805, 7318, 7325, 8209 and 8311, as listed in Annex XVIII, that is necessary for the execution until 25 July 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 April 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 7. The prohibitions referred to in paragraph 1 and 3 shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States or partner countries in Belarus or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff. Para. 10. 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. Para. 11. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or to the related provision of technical and financial assistance, for non-military use and for a non-military end-user, intended for health emergencies, the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment, or as a response to natural disasters. Para. 12. 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 the provision of related technical or financial assistance are necessary for the purposes of maintenance or repair of medical devices. Para. 14a. 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 civilian electronic communications networks. Para. 14b. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Belarus of goods and technology falling under CN code 3403 19 80 as listed in Annex XIX exported from Hungary, after having determined that such goods or technology are destined for Azerbaijan. Quoted from consolidated text 02006R0765-20260724: all paragraphs of Article 1bb containing derogations and exemptions (para. 3d, 3e, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14a, 14b), in full. The application procedure and other conditions are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/07/2026

  Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
• Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXI, Art. 3i

  Annex entry

  2712

  Annex

  XXI

  Article

  3i

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  24/07/2026

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3i: Para. 3a. The prohibition in paragraph 1 shall not apply to purchases in Russia which are necessary for the functioning of diplomatic and consular representations of the Union and of the Member States, including delegations, embassies and missions, or for the personal use of nationals of Member States and their immediate family members. Para. 3ac. The prohibition in paragraph 1 shall not apply to the entry into the Union of motor vehicles falling under CN code 8703 provided that they have a diplomatic vehicle registration plate and are necessary for the functioning of diplomatic and consular representations, including delegations, embassies and missions, or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or for the personal use of their staff and their immediate family members. Para. 3bc. As of 26 January 2026 until 31 December 2026, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the purchase or import to Hungary of goods falling under CN code 2901 10 00 originating in Russia or exported from Russia, provided that the goods are intended for exclusive use in Hungary. Para. 3be. With regard to goods falling under CN codes 2501, 2517, 2519, 2522, 2530, 2601, 2619, 2620, 2621, 2804 61 , 2804 69 , 2815, 2816, 2825 20 , 2833, 2849, 2910, 2916, 2926, 4016, 4302, 7110 11 , 7110 19 , 7110 31 , 7110 39 , 7110 41 , 7110 49 , 7204, 7401, 7402, 7403 (except 7403 19 ), 7404, 7406, 7503, 7504, 7505, 7602, 7603, 7610, 7612, 8102, 8104 and 8105, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the execution until 25 July 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 April 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 3bf. With regard to goods falling under CN code 7403 19 , the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the execution until 25 January 2027 of contracts concluded before 24 April 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 3bg. With regard to goods falling under CN codes 2603, 2604, 2607, 2616, 2817, 2819, 3803, 7001, 7002, 7003, 7004, 7006, 7008, 7009, 7011, 7013, 7014, 7015, 7016, 7017, 7018, 7020, 7901, 8707 and 8708, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the execution until 25 October 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 July 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 3c. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the purchase, import or transfer of the goods listed in Annex XXI, or the provision of related technical and financial assistance, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that this is necessary for the establishment, operation, maintenance, fuel supply and retreatment and safety of civil nuclear capabilities, and the continuation of design, construction and commissioning required for the completion of civil nuclear facilities, the supply of precursor material for the production of medical radioisotopes and similar medical applications, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring, as well as for civil nuclear cooperation, in particular in the field of research and development. Para. 3ce. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the import or transfer of goods that were physically located in Russia before the relevant prohibition entered into force in respect of those goods, falling under CN codes 8471, 8523, 8536 and 9027, as listed in Annex XXI, or the provision of related technical and financial assistance, after having determined that those goods are components of medical devices and are brought into the Union for the purpose of maintenance, repair or returning of defective components. Para. 3ch. With regard to the goods falling under CN code 7601, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the execution from 26 February 2026 until 31 December 2026 of contracts concluded before 25 February 2025, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, for a total volume of imports into the Union during that period not exceeding 50 000 metric tonnes of such goods. Para. 3e. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the competent authorities may authorise the purchase, import or transfer of goods falling under CN codes 7007, 7019, 8424 10 00 , 8479, 8481, 8483, 8487, 8504, 8516 29 91 , 8517, 8525, 8531, 8536, 8537, 8538, 8539, 8542, 8543, and 8603, as listed in Annex XXI, or the provision of related technical and financial assistance, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that to do so is necessary for the operation, maintenance or repair of Budapest metro line 3 cars delivered in 2018, in execution of the service life guarantee provided by Metrowagonmash prior to 24 June 2023. Para. 3f. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the import of goods, falling under CN codes 9026, 9027 and 9031, as listed in Annex XXI, including the provision of related technical and financial assistance on those imported goods, for the purposes of maintenance, repair or the periodic certification of primary and secondary crude oil measuring points on the Druzhba pipeline into the Union, and after having determined that the goods are strictly necessary for the provision of services to ensure uninterrupted supplies of crude oil by the Druzhba pipeline from Russia, as referred to in Article 3m(3), point (d), and that they will be exported pursuant to Article 3k(5f) for a period of time that is strictly necessary for the purposes of maintenance, repair or the periodic certification of the Druzhba pipeline. Para. 3g. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the competent authorities may authorise the purchase, import or transfer of goods falling under CN code 8539 49, as listed in Annex XXI, or the provision of related technical and financial assistance, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that to do so is necessary for the operation, maintenance or repair of ultra-violet (UV) lamps used for the disinfection of drinking water in the absence of a supplier of equivalent UV lamps and related goods outside of Russia. Para. 3h. As of 24 April 2026, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the import, purchase or transport, or to related technical or financial assistance, necessary for the import into the Union, of 688 000 metric tonnes of goods falling under CN code 2814 between 24 April of a given year and 23 April of the year thereafter. Para. 3i. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the competent authorities may authorise the purchase, import or transfer until 25 April 2031 of goods falling under CN codes 7007, 7019, 8471, 8479, 8481, 8482, 8483, 8487, 8504, 8517, 8523, 8525, 8531, 8536, 8537, 8538, 8539, 8542, 8543, 8603, 9030, 9031, 9032 and 9405, as listed in Annex XXI, or the provision of related technical and financial assistance, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that to do so is necessary for the safety of the operation, maintenance or repair of Sofia metro line 1, 2 and 4 cars, produced and delivered until 2017. Para. 4. As of 10 July 2022, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the import, purchase or transport, or the related technical or financial assistance, necessary for the import into the Union, of: (a) 837 570 metric tonnes of potassium chloride of CN 3104 20 between 10 July of a given year and 9 July of the following year; (b) 1 577 807 metric tonnes combined of the other products listed in Annex XXI under CN 3105 20 , 3105 60 and 3105 90 between 10 July of a given year and 9 July of the following year. Quoted from consolidated text 02014R0833-20260724: all paragraphs of Article 3i containing derogations and exemptions (para. 3a, 3ac, 3bc, 3be, 3bf, 3bg, 3c, 3ce, 3ch, 3e, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i, 4), in full. The application procedure and other conditions are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/07/2026

  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
• Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)

  Annex entry

  2712

  Annex

  XXIII

  Article

  3k(1)

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  24/07/2026

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3k(1): Para. 3al. With regard to the goods falling under the CN codes listed in Annex XXIIIH, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the execution until 25 July 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 April 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 4. The prohibitions referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States or partner countries in Russia or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff. Para. 4a. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1, 1a, 1b and 2 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or to the related provision of technical and financial assistance, for non-military use and for a non-military end-user, intended for health emergencies, the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment, or as a response to natural disasters. Para. 5b. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 1b and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods falling under CN chapters 72, 84, 85 and 90 as listed in Annex XXIII, or related technical assistance, brokering services, financing or financial assistance, after having determined that it is strictly necessary for the production of titanium goods required in the aeronautic industry, for which no alternative supply is available. Para. 5c. By way of derogation from paragraph 1a, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Russia of goods and technology which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XXXVII, after having determined that such goods or technology are intended for the purposes set out in paragraphs 5 and 5b of this Article. Para. 5d. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, 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, 8421, 8471, 8523, 8536 and 8544, as listed in Annex XXIII, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, after having determined that those goods or the provision of related technical or financial assistance are necessary for the purposes of maintenance or repair of medical devices. Para. 5e. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the export and transfer of the goods falling under CN codes 8414 90 and 9026, as listed in Annex XXIII, that are physically located in the Union as of 25 June 2024 for the purpose of maintenance or repairs, or the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services, or financing or financial assistance, after having determined that it is strictly necessary for the functioning of the Sakhalin-2 (Сахалин-2) Project to ensure Japan’s energy security. Para. 5f. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the export of goods falling under CN codes 9026, 9027 and 9031, as listed in Annex XXIII, the importation of which had previously been authorised pursuant to Article 3i(3f). Para. 5g. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the export and transfer of the goods falling under CN codes 8517 62 and 8523 52, as listed in Annex XXIII, provided that they are intended for civilian electronic communications networks which are not the property of an entity that is publicly controlled or with over 50 % public ownership. Para. 5j. By way of derogation from paragraph 1a, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Russia of goods and technology falling under CN code 3403 19 80 as listed in Annex XXXVII exported from Hungary, after having determined that such goods or technology are destined for Azerbaijan. Quoted from consolidated text 02014R0833-20260724: all paragraphs of Article 3k containing derogations and exemptions (para. 3al, 4, 4a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5j), in full. The application procedure and other conditions are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/07/2026

  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
• Export banCrimea and Sevastopol, Annex II, Art. 2b

  Annex entry

  27

  Annex

  II

  Article

  2b

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  25/02/2025

  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
• Export banDonetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, Annex II, Art. 4

  Annex entry

  27

  Annex

  II

  Article

  4

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  25/02/2025

  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

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