EU sanctions

CN code 2931 90 00 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 29, Organic chemicals

Triethylaluminium (TEA) (CAS 97-93-8), trimethylaluminium (TMA) (CAS 75-24-1), and other pyrophoric metal alkyls and aryls of lithium, sodium, magnesium, zinc or boron

Yes. The goods Triethylaluminium (TEA) (CAS 97-93-8), trimethylaluminium (TMA) (CAS 75-24-1), and other pyrophoric metal alkyls and aryls of lithium, sodium, magnesium, zinc or boron (CN code 2931 90 00) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Iran (military support to Russia), EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus, 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.

Source last updated: 2026-08-01

• EU sanctions against Iran (military support to Russia)Export ban

  Annex entry

  ex 2931 90 00

  Annex

  II

  Article

  2

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-08-01

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 2931 90 00", so it covers only part of heading 2931 90 00. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Triethylaluminium (TEA) (CAS 97-93-8), trimethylaluminium (TMA) (CAS 75-24-1), and other pyrophoric metal alkyls and aryls of lithium, sodium, magnesium, zinc or boron
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 2: Derogations for Art. 2: 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) 2023/1529
• EU sanctions against RussiaExport ban

  Annex entry

  2931

  Annex

  XXIIIH

  Article

  3k(3al)

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-24

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3k(3al): 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
• EU sanctions against BelarusExport ban

  Annex entry

  2931

  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 BelarusImport ban

  Annex entry

  2931

  Annex

  XXVII

  Article

  1ra

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-24

  Possible exemption: Separate chemically defined organo-inorganic compounds (excluding organo- sulphur compounds and those of mercury)
  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 RussiaImport ban

  Annex entry

  2931

  Annex

  XXI

  Article

  3i

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-24

  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 RussiaExport ban

  Annex entry

  2931

  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

  29

  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

  29

  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

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