EU sanctions
CN code 3601 00 00 and EU sanctions
CN codes / chapter 36, Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches
Black powder
Yes. The goods Black powder (CN code 3601 00 00) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Iran (military support to Russia). 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 Iran (military support to Russia)Export ban
- Annex entry
- ex 3601 00 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 3601 00 00", so it covers only part of heading 3601 00 00. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Black powderExemptions 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-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1529
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 3601 00 00 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Black powder (CN code 3601 00 00) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Iran (military support to Russia). 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 3601 00 00 appears in the EU sanctions against Iran (military support to Russia) regime (annex II, Art. 2). Restriction type: Export ban, direction: export to the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-08-01. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.
Are there any exemptions or derogations?
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.
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.