EU sanctions

CN code 7018 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 70, Glass and glassware

Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery; glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter

Yes. The goods Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery; glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter (CN code 7018) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus, 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 last updated: 2026-07-24

• EU sanctions against RussiaImport ban

  Annex

  XXI

  Article

  3i

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-24

  Possible exemption: Contracts concluded before 24 July 2026: the ban does not apply to their execution until 25 October 2026 (Art. 3i(3bg)). Separately, Art. 12b(2) allows a competent authority to authorise import until 31 December 2027 where necessary for divestment from Russia.
  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 BelarusImport ban

  Annex

  XXVII

  Article

  1ra

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-23

  Possible exemption: Contracts concluded before 24 July 2026: the ban does not apply to their execution until 25 October 2026 (Art. 1ra(9f)).
  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 RussiaExport ban

  Annex entry

  ex 7018 10 00

  Annex

  XVIII

  Article

  3h

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-24

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7018 10 00", so it covers only part of heading 7018 10 00. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3h: By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or export to Russia of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Russia. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the sale or supply of a vessel falling under CN code 8901 10 00 or 8901 90 00 , or the provision, until 31 December 2023, of related technical or financial assistance to a legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that: (a). 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 version 2026-07-24
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
• EU sanctions against RussiaExport ban

  Annex entry

  ex 7018 90 00

  Annex

  XVIII

  Article

  3h

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-24

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7018 90 00", so it covers only part of heading 7018 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: Other
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3h: By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or export to Russia of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Russia. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the sale or supply of a vessel falling under CN code 8901 10 00 or 8901 90 00 , or the provision, until 31 December 2023, of related technical or financial assistance to a legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that: (a). 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 version 2026-07-24
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
• EU sanctions against North KoreaExport ban

  Annex entry

  ex 7018 90 00

  Annex

  VIII

  Article

  10(1)(a)

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-12-17

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7018 90 00", so it covers only part of heading 7018 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: Other
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 10(1)(a): Derogations for Art. 10(1)(a): 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
• EU sanctions against North KoreaExport ban

  Annex entry

  ex 7018 10 00

  Annex

  VIII

  Article

  10(1)(a)

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-12-17

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7018 10 00", so it covers only part of heading 7018 10 00. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 10(1)(a): Derogations for Art. 10(1)(a): 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
• EU sanctions against North KoreaImport ban

  Annex entry

  ex 7018 10 00

  Annex

  VIII

  Article

  10(1)(b)

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-12-17

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7018 10 00", so it covers only part of heading 7018 10 00. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 10(1)(b): Derogations for Art. 10(1)(b): 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
• EU sanctions against North KoreaImport ban

  Annex entry

  ex 7018 90 00

  Annex

  VIII

  Article

  10(1)(b)

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-12-17

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7018 90 00", so it covers only part of heading 7018 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: Other
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 10(1)(b): Derogations for Art. 10(1)(b): 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

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