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CN code 72 and EU sanctions
Iron and steel
Export ban: Belarus, Russia, North Korea, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, Iran. Import ban: Belarus, Russia, North Korea. Transit ban: Belarus
Yes. The goods Iron and steel (CN code 72) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against North Korea, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, EU sanctions against Iran. 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 XII, Art. 1q
- Annex
- XII
- Article
- 1q
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1q: Derogations for Art. 1q: 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
- 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
- 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 North Korea, Annex XIl, Art. 16p
- Annex
- XIl
- Article
- 16p
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 16p: Derogations for Art. 16p: 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 banCrimea and Sevastopol, Annex II, Art. 2b
- Annex
- II
- Article
- 2b
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
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-LexExport banDonetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, Annex II, Art. 4
- Annex
- II
- Article
- 4
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Iran, Annex VIIb, Art. 15a(1)
- Annex entry
- 7202
- Annex
- VIIb
- Article
- 15a(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 15a(1): Derogations for Art. 15a(1): 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 Iran, Annex VIIb, Art. 15a(1)
- Annex entry
- 7201
- Annex
- VIIb
- Article
- 15a(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 15a(1): Derogations for Art. 15a(1): 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 Iran, Annex VIIb, Art. 15a(1)
- Annex entry
- 7203
- Annex
- VIIb
- Article
- 15a(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 15a(1): Derogations for Art. 15a(1): 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 Iran, Annex VIIb, Art. 15a(1)
- Annex entry
- 7204
- Annex
- VIIb
- Article
- 15a(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 15a(1): Derogations for Art. 15a(1): 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 Iran, Annex VIIb, Art. 15a(1)
- Annex entry
- 7205
- Annex
- VIIb
- Article
- 15a(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 15a(1): Derogations for Art. 15a(1): 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 Iran, Annex VIIb, Art. 15a(1)
- Annex entry
- 7206
- Annex
- VIIb
- Article
- 15a(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 15a(1): Derogations for Art. 15a(1): 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 Iran, Annex VIIb, Art. 15a(1)
- Annex entry
- 7207
- Annex
- VIIb
- Article
- 15a(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 15a(1): Derogations for Art. 15a(1): 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 Iran, Annex VIIb, Art. 15a(1)
- Annex entry
- 7218
- Annex
- VIIb
- Article
- 15a(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 15a(1): Derogations for Art. 15a(1): 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 Iran, Annex VIIb, Art. 15a(1)
- Annex entry
- 7224
- Annex
- VIIb
- Article
- 15a(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 15a(1): Derogations for Art. 15a(1): 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 XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7208
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7206
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7207
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7219
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7209
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7210
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7211
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7212
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7213
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7214
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7215
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7216
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7217
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7218
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7220
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7221
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7222
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7223
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7224
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7225
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7226
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7227
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7228
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
- Annex entry
- 7229
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXI, Art. 3i
- Annex entry
- 7201
- 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 Russia, Annex XXI, Art. 3i
- Annex entry
- 7202
- 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 Russia, Annex XXI, Art. 3i
- Annex entry
- 7203
- 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 Russia, Annex XXI, Art. 3i
- Annex entry
- 7204
- 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 Russia, Annex XXI, Art. 3i
- Annex entry
- 7205
- 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 Russia, Annex XXIV, Art. 3ea
- Annex entry
- ex 7203
- Annex
- XXIV
- Article
- 3ea
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
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Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7203", so it covers only part of heading 7203. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Direct reduced iron or other spongy ironExemptions 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 24/07/2026Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIV, Art. 3ea
- Annex entry
- ex 7204
- Annex
- XXIV
- Article
- 3ea
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
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Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7204", so it covers only part of heading 7204. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Ferrous scrapExemptions 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 24/07/2026Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- 7201
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
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- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 72 07
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 72 07", so it covers only part of heading 72 07. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steelExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
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- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 72 08
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 72 08", so it covers only part of heading 72 08. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coatedExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 72 09
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 72 09", so it covers only part of heading 72 09. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coatedExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 72 10
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 72 10", so it covers only part of heading 72 10. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coatedExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 72 11
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 72 11", so it covers only part of heading 72 11. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not clad, plated or coatedExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 72 12
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 72 12", so it covers only part of heading 72 12. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coatedExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 72 14
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 72 14", so it covers only part of heading 72 14. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rollingExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 72 15
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 72 15", so it covers only part of heading 72 15. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steelExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 72 16
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 72 16", so it covers only part of heading 72 16. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steelExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 72 17
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 72 17", so it covers only part of heading 72 17. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Wire of iron or non-alloy steelExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Transit banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XIX, Art. 1bb(2)
- Annex entry
- 7219 21
- 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-LexTransit banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XIX, Art. 1bb(2)
- Annex entry
- 7225 40
- Annex
- XIX
- Article
- 1bb(2)
- Direction
- export and import
- Source version
Possible exemption: Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel other than stainless, of a width of 600 mm or more, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils (excluding products of silicon-electrical steel)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-LexExport banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXXVII, Art. 3k
- Annex entry
- 7219 21
- 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 24/04/2026Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXXVII, Art. 3k
- Annex entry
- 7225 40
- 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 24/04/2026Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex VII, Art. 3(1)(g)
- Annex entry
- 7202 60
- Annex
- VII
- Article
- 3(1)(g)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(g): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 7204 41
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7204 41", so it covers only part of heading 7204 41. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Other waste and scrap: Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundlesExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 7204 49
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7204 49", so it covers only part of heading 7204 49. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Other waste and scrap: OtherExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 7204 50 00
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7204 50 00", so it covers only part of heading 7204 50 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 waste and scrap: Remelting scrap ingotExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 7206 90 00
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7206 90 00", so it covers only part of heading 7206 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: OtherExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 7205 29 00
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7205 29 00", so it covers only part of heading 7205 29 00. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Powders, other than of alloy steelExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 7206 10 00
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7206 10 00", so it covers only part of heading 7206 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: IngotsExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- 7204 10 00
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 7204 30 00
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7204 30 00", so it covers only part of heading 7204 30 00. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steelExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)
- Annex entry
- ex 7205 10 00
- Annex
- V
- Article
- 3(1)(e)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7205 10 00", so it covers only part of heading 7205 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: GranulesExemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(e): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex VII, Art. 3(1)(g)
- Annex entry
- 7223 00 11
- Annex
- VII
- Article
- 3(1)(g)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3(1)(g): By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request. Quoted from Article 4(1) and (2) and Article 8(1) and (2) of consolidated text 02017R1509-20251217, i.e. all derogations from Article 3. Each derogation applies only to the point of Article 3(1) it names. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 17/12/2025
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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.
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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 - North Korea, Art. 3 (2017/1509)requires authorisation by the competent authority
By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the sale, supply or transfer of aviation fuel, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on an exceptional case-by-case basis for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. By way of derogation from point (e) of Article 3(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of coal provided that the competent authorities of the Member States have determined on the basis of credible information that the shipment originated outside of the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the Port of Rajin (Rason), that the exporting state has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance of such transactions, and that the transactions are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes and other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) or 2371 (2017), or by this Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 3(1) and points (a) and (b) of Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the transactions referred to therein under the conditions they deem appropriate and provided that the UNSC has approved the request.
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.
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We do not have the verbatim wording of the derogations in Art. 1q (Belarus), Art. 1bb (Belarus), Art. 3k (Russia), Art. 16p (North Korea), Art. 2b (Crimea and Sevastopol), Art. 4 (Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts), Art. 15a (Iran), Art. 3g (Russia), Art. 3i (Russia) in our database. Read these articles in the act before you conclude that a derogation applies to your shipment.
Open Art. 1q on EUR-LexOpen Art. 1bb on EUR-LexOpen Art. 3k on EUR-LexOpen Art. 16p on EUR-LexOpen Art. 2b on EUR-LexOpen Art. 4 on EUR-LexOpen Art. 15a on EUR-LexOpen Art. 3g on EUR-LexOpen Art. 3i 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.
Regulation 692/2014 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 2022/263 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 267/2012 lists in Annex X 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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Belarus (765/2006)Russia (833/2014)North Korea (2017/1509)Crimea and Sevastopol (692/2014)Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts (2022/263)Iran (267/2012)Annex XIIAnnex XVIIIAnnex XXIIIAnnex XIlAnnex IIAnnex IIAnnex VIIbAnnex XVIIAnnex XXIAnnex XXIVAnnex VAnnex XIXAnnex XXXVIIAnnex VII
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 72 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Iron and steel (CN code 72) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against North Korea, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, EU sanctions against Iran. 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 72 appears in the EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against North Korea, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, EU sanctions against Iran regime (annex XII, Art. 1q). Restriction type: Import ban, direction: import from the sanctioned country. Source version date: 01/08/2026. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.
Are there any exemptions or derogations?
Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel other than stainless, of a width of 600 mm or more, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils (excluding products of silicon-electrical steel) Derogations for Art. 1q: 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.