EU sanctions
CN code 44 and EU sanctions
Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal
Export ban: Belarus, Russia. Import ban: Belarus, Russia, North Korea
Yes. The goods Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal (CN code 44) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, 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 version date:
Import banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex X, Art. 1o
- Annex
- X
- Article
- 1o
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1o: Derogations for Art. 1o: 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-LexImport 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 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex XIj, Art. 16m
- Annex
- XIj
- Article
- 16m
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 16m: Derogations for Art. 16m: 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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
- Annex entry
- 4407
- 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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
- Annex entry
- 4412
- 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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
- Annex entry
- 4416
- 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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
- Annex entry
- 4407
- 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 24/04/2026Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
- Annex entry
- 4412
- 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 24/04/2026Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
- Annex entry
- 4416
- 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 24/04/2026Export banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
- Annex entry
- 4418 60
- 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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
- Annex entry
- 4408 10
- 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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
- Annex entry
- 4411 13
- 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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
- Annex entry
- 4411 94
- 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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
- Annex entry
- 4418 40
- 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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
- Annex entry
- 4418 79
- Annex
- XVIII
- Article
- 1bb
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Possible exemption: Flooring panels, assembled, of wood other than bamboo (excl. multilayer panels and panels for mosaic floors)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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
- Annex entry
- 4408 10
- 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 24/04/2026Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
- Annex entry
- 4411 13
- 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 24/04/2026Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
- Annex entry
- 4411 94
- 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 24/04/2026Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
- Annex entry
- 4418 40
- 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 24/04/2026Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
- Annex entry
- 4418 60
- 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 24/04/2026Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
- Annex entry
- 4418 79
- 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 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex X, Art. 13
- Annex entry
- ex 4420 10
- Annex
- X
- Article
- 13
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 4420 10", so it covers only part of heading 4420 10. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Statues and statuettes of woodExemptions and derogations, Art. 13: Derogations for Art. 13: 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
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
We do not have the verbatim wording of the derogations in Art. 1o (Belarus), Art. 3i (Russia), Art. 16m (North Korea), Art. 1bb (Belarus), Art. 3k (Russia), Art. 13 (North Korea) in our database. Read these articles in the act before you conclude that a derogation applies to your shipment.
Open Art. 1o on EUR-LexOpen Art. 3i on EUR-LexOpen Art. 16m on EUR-LexOpen Art. 1bb on EUR-LexOpen Art. 3k on EUR-LexOpen Art. 13 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.
Regulation 2017/1509 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.
Ask the customs agentThis 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 44 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal (CN code 44) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, 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.
What is the legal basis and the direction of the ban?
CN code 44 appears in the EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against North Korea regime (annex X, Art. 1o). Restriction type: Import ban, direction: import from the sanctioned country. Source version date: 24/07/2026. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.
Are there any exemptions or derogations?
Flooring panels, assembled, of wood other than bamboo (excl. multilayer panels and panels for mosaic floors) Derogations for Art. 1o: 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.