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CN code 3811 and EU sanctions

Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils, incl. gasoline, or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils

Export ban: Belarus, Russia. Import ban: Belarus, Russia. Transit ban: Belarus. Due diligence obligation: Belarus

13 entries in the annexes

Yes. The goods Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils, incl. gasoline, or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils (CN code 3811) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against 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.

Source version date:

  • Export banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
    Annex
    XVIII
    Article
    1bb
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1bb: Derogations for Art. 1bb: 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
  • Transit banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XIX, Art. 1bb(2)
    Annex
    XIX
    Article
    1bb(2)
    Direction
    export and import
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1bb(2): Derogations for Art. 1bb(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 (EC) No 765/2006
  • Import banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XXVII, Art. 1ra
    Annex
    XXVII
    Article
    1ra
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    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 the version of 23/07/2026
    Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
  • Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXI, Art. 3i
    Annex
    XXI
    Article
    3i
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    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 the version of 24/04/2026
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
  • Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
    Annex
    XXIII
    Article
    3k(1)
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    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 the version of 24/04/2026
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
  • Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXXVII, Art. 3k
    Annex entry
    3811 90
    Annex
    XXXVII
    Article
    3k
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3k: 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 the version of 24/04/2026
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
  • Due diligence obligationEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XXVIII, Art. 8g
    Annex entry
    3811 29 00
    Annex
    XXVIII
    Article
    8g
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 8g: Derogations for Art. 8g: 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
  • Due diligence obligationEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XXVIII, Art. 8g
    Annex entry
    3811 21 00
    Annex
    XXVIII
    Article
    8g
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 8g: Derogations for Art. 8g: 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
  • Due diligence obligationEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XXVIII, Art. 8g
    Annex entry
    3811 90 00
    Annex
    XXVIII
    Article
    8g
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 8g: Derogations for Art. 8g: 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
  • Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIV, Art. 3ea
    Annex entry
    3811 19 00
    Annex
    XXIV
    Article
    3ea
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3ea: By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 1a, the competent authorities may authorise a vessel to access a port or lock, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that the access is necessary for: (a) unless prohibited under. Quoted from consolidated text 02014R0833-20260724. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure 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 XX, Art. 3c
    Annex entry
    3811 21 00
    Annex
    XX
    Article
    3c
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3c: Export ban on aviation and space goods (Annex XI) and jet fuel. A competent authority may authorise for humanitarian purposes or other purposes consistent with the Regulation's objectives (e.g. aircraft landing/take-off/overflight for humanitarian reasons). Check the current Art. 3c. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
  • Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XX, Art. 3c
    Annex entry
    3811 29 00
    Annex
    XX
    Article
    3c
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3c: Export ban on aviation and space goods (Annex XI) and jet fuel. A competent authority may authorise for humanitarian purposes or other purposes consistent with the Regulation's objectives (e.g. aircraft landing/take-off/overflight for humanitarian reasons). Check the current Art. 3c. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
  • Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XX, Art. 3c
    Annex entry
    3811 90 00
    Annex
    XX
    Article
    3c
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3c: Export ban on aviation and space goods (Annex XI) and jet fuel. A competent authority may authorise for humanitarian purposes or other purposes consistent with the Regulation's objectives (e.g. aircraft landing/take-off/overflight for humanitarian reasons). Check the current Art. 3c. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014

Can I still ship?

What the act says about exceptions to the ban: the wind-down period for contracts concluded before the ban, the derogations in the article and who grants the authorisation.

Show: derogations in the article, who grants the authorisation

Derogations in the article

  • Russia, Art. 3ea (833/2014)requires authorisation by the competent authority
    By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 1a, the competent authorities may authorise a vessel to access a port or lock, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that the access is necessary for: (a) unless prohibited under.

    Excerpt of the provision from our database. The full conditions and the application procedure are in the article itself. The text of the provision says that the competent authority grants the authorisation.

    Open Art. 3ea on EUR-Lex

We do not have the verbatim wording of the derogations in Art. 1bb (Belarus), Art. 1ra (Belarus), Art. 3i (Russia), Art. 3k (Russia), Art. 3c (Russia) in our database. Read these articles in the act before you conclude that a derogation applies to your shipment.

Open Art. 1bb on EUR-LexOpen Art. 1ra on EUR-LexOpen Art. 3i on EUR-LexOpen Art. 3k on EUR-LexOpen Art. 3c on EUR-Lex

Who grants the authorisation

Regulation 765/2006 lists in Annex II the websites with information on the competent authorities of the Member States. For Poland: gov.pl/web/diplomacy/international-sanctions.

Regulation 833/2014 lists in Annex I the websites with information on the competent authorities of the Member States. For Poland: gov.pl/web/diplomacy/international-sanctions.

A customs agent will check your contract, the conditions of the derogation and what to prepare for the application.

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This is information with its legal basis, not legal advice. We do not confirm that a particular shipment may go ahead. The binding source is the regulation and the decision of the competent authority.

Document this check

A dated report for the shipment file: what was checked, against which version of the law and with what result.

In the document: document number, date and time of the check · scope and result for each regime · legal basis and sources with the act version · what the check does not cover

See the full sample document · The report does not confirm that a transaction is lawful.

Belarus (765/2006)Russia (833/2014)Annex XVIIIAnnex XIXAnnex XXVIIAnnex XXIAnnex XXIIIAnnex XXXVIIAnnex XXVIIIAnnex XXIVAnnex XX

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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 3811 subject to EU sanctions?

Yes. The goods Anti-knock preparations, oxidation inhibitors, gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and other prepared additives, for mineral oils, incl. gasoline, or for other liquids used for the same purposes as mineral oils (CN code 3811) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against 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 3811 appears in the EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia regime (annex XVIII, Art. 1bb). Restriction type: Export ban, direction: export to the sanctioned country. Source version date: 24/07/2026. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.

Are there any exemptions or derogations?

Derogations for Art. 1bb: 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.

Related CN codes

3801 3802 3803 3806 3807 380894

All restricted codes in chapter 38 →

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.