EU sanctions
CN code 7206 and EU sanctions
Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203)
Yes. The goods Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203) (CN code 7206) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia. Below: the legal basis (annex and article), direction of the ban, possible exemptions and the regulation version date. A missing code does not mean trade is allowed.
Source last updated:
- EU sanctions against RussiaImport ban
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
Exemption and derogation mechanisms: Restrictions under Article 3g of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 typically allow two paths. First, a wind-down period for contracts concluded before the cut-off date, to finalise execution contracts. Second, derogations granted by the competent national authority for narrowly defined purposes (for example medical, humanitarian or safety). The exact conditions and deadlines are set only by the current act text on EUR-Lex.Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 7206 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203) (CN code 7206) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia. Below: the legal basis (annex and article), direction of the ban, possible exemptions and the regulation version date. A missing code does not mean trade is allowed.
What is the legal basis and the direction of the ban?
CN code 7206 appears in the EU sanctions against Russia regime (annex XVII, Art. 3g). Restriction type: Import ban, direction: import from the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-04-24. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.
Are there any exemptions or derogations?
Restrictions under Article 3g of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 typically allow two paths. First, a wind-down period for contracts concluded before the cut-off date, to finalise execution contracts. Second, derogations granted by the competent national authority for narrowly defined purposes (for example medical, humanitarian or safety). The exact conditions and deadlines are set only by the current act text on EUR-Lex.
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.