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CN code 7206 10 00 and EU sanctions

Ingots

Export ban: Iran, Belarus, Russia, North Korea, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts. Import ban: North Korea, Russia, Belarus

9 entries in the annexes

Yes. The goods Ingots (CN code 7206 10 00) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against North Korea, EU sanctions against Iran, EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts. 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: 01/08/2026

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Import 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
17/12/2025
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: Ingots
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 17/12/2025
Basis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
Export 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
01/08/2026
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-Lex
Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012
Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVII, Art. 3g
Annex entry
7206
Annex
XVII
Article
3g
Direction
import from the sanctioned country
Source version
24/07/2026
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 24/04/2026
Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
Import banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XII, Art. 1q
Annex entry
72
Annex
XII
Article
1q
Direction
import from the sanctioned country
Source version
24/07/2026
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-Lex
Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
Export banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XVIII, Art. 1bb
Annex entry
72
Annex
XVIII
Article
1bb
Direction
export to the sanctioned country
Source version
24/07/2026
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1bb: Para. 3d. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 6902 and 6909 19, as listed in Annex XVIII, that is necessary for the execution until 25 April 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 October 2025, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 3e. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 2931, 2932, 4001, 4015, 4016, 6805, 7318, 7325, 8209 and 8311, as listed in Annex XVIII, that is necessary for the execution until 25 July 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 April 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 7. The prohibitions referred to in paragraph 1 and 3 shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States or partner countries in Belarus or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff. Para. 10. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Belarus of goods and technology which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Belarusian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XIX, after having determined that such goods or technology are intended for the purposes set out in paragraph 8. Para. 11. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or to the related provision of technical and financial assistance, for non-military use and for a non-military end-user, intended for health emergencies, the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment, or as a response to natural disasters. Para. 12. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology falling under CN codes 3917, 8523 and 8536, as listed in Annex XVIII, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, after having determined that those goods or the provision of related technical or financial assistance are necessary for the purposes of maintenance or repair of medical devices. Para. 14a. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 8517 62 and 8523 52, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, for non-military-use and for a non-military end-user, after having determined that such goods or related technical or financial assistance are intended for civilian electronic communications networks. Para. 14b. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Belarus of goods and technology falling under CN code 3403 19 80 as listed in Annex XIX exported from Hungary, after having determined that such goods or technology are destined for Azerbaijan. Quoted from consolidated text 02006R0765-20260724: all paragraphs of Article 1bb containing derogations and exemptions (para. 3d, 3e, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14a, 14b), in full. The application procedure and other conditions are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/07/2026
Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
Annex entry
72
Annex
XXIII
Article
3k(1)
Direction
export to the sanctioned country
Source version
24/07/2026
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3k(1): Para. 3al. With regard to the goods falling under the CN codes listed in Annex XXIIIH, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the execution until 25 July 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 April 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 4. The prohibitions referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States or partner countries in Russia or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff. Para. 4a. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1, 1a, 1b and 2 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or to the related provision of technical and financial assistance, for non-military use and for a non-military end-user, intended for health emergencies, the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment, or as a response to natural disasters. Para. 5b. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 1b and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods falling under CN chapters 72, 84, 85 and 90 as listed in Annex XXIII, or related technical assistance, brokering services, financing or financial assistance, after having determined that it is strictly necessary for the production of titanium goods required in the aeronautic industry, for which no alternative supply is available. Para. 5c. By way of derogation from paragraph 1a, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Russia of goods and technology which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XXXVII, after having determined that such goods or technology are intended for the purposes set out in paragraphs 5 and 5b of this Article. Para. 5d. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology falling under CN codes 3917, 8421, 8471, 8523, 8536 and 8544, as listed in Annex XXIII, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, after having determined that those goods or the provision of related technical or financial assistance are necessary for the purposes of maintenance or repair of medical devices. Para. 5e. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the export and transfer of the goods falling under CN codes 8414 90 and 9026, as listed in Annex XXIII, that are physically located in the Union as of 25 June 2024 for the purpose of maintenance or repairs, or the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services, or financing or financial assistance, after having determined that it is strictly necessary for the functioning of the Sakhalin-2 (Сахалин-2) Project to ensure Japan’s energy security. Para. 5f. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the export of goods falling under CN codes 9026, 9027 and 9031, as listed in Annex XXIII, the importation of which had previously been authorised pursuant to Article 3i(3f). Para. 5g. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the export and transfer of the goods falling under CN codes 8517 62 and 8523 52, as listed in Annex XXIII, provided that they are intended for civilian electronic communications networks which are not the property of an entity that is publicly controlled or with over 50 % public ownership. Para. 5j. By way of derogation from paragraph 1a, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Russia of goods and technology falling under CN code 3403 19 80 as listed in Annex XXXVII exported from Hungary, after having determined that such goods or technology are destined for Azerbaijan. Quoted from consolidated text 02014R0833-20260724: all paragraphs of Article 3k containing derogations and exemptions (para. 3al, 4, 4a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5j), in full. The application procedure and other conditions are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on the version of 24/07/2026
Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
Export banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex XIl, Art. 16p
Annex entry
72
Annex
XIl
Article
16p
Direction
export to the sanctioned country
Source version
17/12/2025
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-Lex
Basis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
Export banCrimea and Sevastopol, Annex II, Art. 2b
Annex entry
72
Annex
II
Article
2b
Direction
export to the sanctioned country
Source version
25/02/2025
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-Lex
Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014
Export banDonetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, Annex II, Art. 4
Annex entry
72
Annex
II
Article
4
Direction
export to the sanctioned country
Source version
25/02/2025
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-Lex
Basis: Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263

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Derogations in the article

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.
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Belarus, Art. 1bb (765/2006)requires authorisation by the competent authority
Para. 3d. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 6902 and 6909 19, as listed in Annex XVIII, that is necessary for the execution until 25 April 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 October 2025, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 3e. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 2931, 2932, 4001, 4015, 4016, 6805, 7318, 7325, 8209 and 8311, as listed in Annex XVIII, that is necessary for the execution until 25 July 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 April 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 7. The prohibitions referred to in paragraph 1 and 3 shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States or partner countries in Belarus or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff. Para. 10. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Belarus of goods and technology which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Belarusian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XIX, after having determined that such goods or technology are intended for the purposes set out in paragraph 8. Para. 11. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or to the related provision of technical and financial assistance, for non-military use and for a non-military end-user, intended for health emergencies, the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment, or as a response to natural disasters. Para. 12. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology falling under CN codes 3917, 8523 and 8536, as listed in Annex XVIII, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, after having determined that those goods or the provision of related technical or financial assistance are necessary for the purposes of maintenance or repair of medical devices. Para. 14a. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 8517 62 and 8523 52, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, for non-military-use and for a non-military end-user, after having determined that such goods or related technical or financial assistance are intended for civilian electronic communications networks. Para. 14b. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Belarus of goods and technology falling under CN code 3403 19 80 as listed in Annex XIX exported from Hungary, after having determined that such goods or technology are destined for Azerbaijan.
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Russia, Art. 3k (833/2014)requires authorisation by the competent authority
Para. 3al. With regard to the goods falling under the CN codes listed in Annex XXIIIH, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the execution until 25 July 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 April 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Para. 4. The prohibitions referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States or partner countries in Russia or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff. Para. 4a. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1, 1a, 1b and 2 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or to the related provision of technical and financial assistance, for non-military use and for a non-military end-user, intended for health emergencies, the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment, or as a response to natural disasters. Para. 5b. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 1b and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods falling under CN chapters 72, 84, 85 and 90 as listed in Annex XXIII, or related technical assistance, brokering services, financing or financial assistance, after having determined that it is strictly necessary for the production of titanium goods required in the aeronautic industry, for which no alternative supply is available. Para. 5c. By way of derogation from paragraph 1a, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Russia of goods and technology which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XXXVII, after having determined that such goods or technology are intended for the purposes set out in paragraphs 5 and 5b of this Article. Para. 5d. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology falling under CN codes 3917, 8421, 8471, 8523, 8536 and 8544, as listed in Annex XXIII, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, after having determined that those goods or the provision of related technical or financial assistance are necessary for the purposes of maintenance or repair of medical devices. Para. 5e. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the export and transfer of the goods falling under CN codes 8414 90 and 9026, as listed in Annex XXIII, that are physically located in the Union as of 25 June 2024 for the purpose of maintenance or repairs, or the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services, or financing or financial assistance, after having determined that it is strictly necessary for the functioning of the Sakhalin-2 (Сахалин-2) Project to ensure Japan’s energy security. Para. 5f. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the export of goods falling under CN codes 9026, 9027 and 9031, as listed in Annex XXIII, the importation of which had previously been authorised pursuant to Article 3i(3f). Para. 5g. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the export and transfer of the goods falling under CN codes 8517 62 and 8523 52, as listed in Annex XXIII, provided that they are intended for civilian electronic communications networks which are not the property of an entity that is publicly controlled or with over 50 % public ownership. Para. 5j. By way of derogation from paragraph 1a, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Russia of goods and technology falling under CN code 3403 19 80 as listed in Annex XXXVII exported from Hungary, after having determined that such goods or technology are destined for Azerbaijan.
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We do not have the verbatim wording of the derogations in Art. 15a (Iran), Art. 3g (Russia), Art. 1q (Belarus), Art. 16p (North Korea), Art. 2b (Crimea and Sevastopol), Art. 4 (Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts) in our database. Read these articles in the act before you conclude that a derogation applies to your shipment.

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Who grants the authorisation

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 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.

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 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 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.

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North Korea (2017/1509)Iran (267/2012)Russia (833/2014)Belarus (765/2006)Crimea and Sevastopol (692/2014)Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts (2022/263)Annex VAnnex VIIbAnnex XVII Annex XII Annex XVIII Annex XXIIIAnnex XIlAnnex IIAnnex II

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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 7206 10 00 subject to EU sanctions?

What is the legal basis and the direction of the ban?

CN code 7206 10 00 appears in the EU sanctions against North Korea, EU sanctions against Iran, EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts regime (annex V, Art. 3(1)(e)). 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?

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.

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