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CN code 7309 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 73, Articles of iron or steel

Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment

Yes. The goods Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment (CN code 7309) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Belarus, 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 BelarusExport ban
    Annex
    XVIII
    Article
    1bb
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-04-24
    Possible exemption: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
    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-Lex
    Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
  • EU sanctions against RussiaExport ban
    Annex
    XXIII
    Article
    3k(1)
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-04-24
    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 version 2026-04-24
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
  • EU sanctions against RussiaImport ban
    Annex
    XVII
    Article
    3g
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-04-24
    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 version 2026-04-24
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
Belarus (765/2006)Russia (833/2014)Annex XVIIIAnnex XXIIIAnnex XVII
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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 7309 subject to EU sanctions?

Yes. The goods Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment (CN code 7309) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Belarus, 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 7309 appears in the EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia regime (annex XVIII, Art. 1bb). Restriction type: Export ban, direction: export to the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-04-24. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.

Are there any exemptions or derogations?

Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment 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.

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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.

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