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CN code 7406 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 74, Copper and articles thereof

Copper powders and flakes, except dendritic copper powder

Yes. The goods Copper powders and flakes, except dendritic copper powder (CN code 7406) 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.

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  • EU sanctions against BelarusImport ban
    Annex entry
    ex 7406
    Annex
    XXVII
    Article
    1ra
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-04-24
    Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 7406", so it covers only part of heading 7406. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Copper powders and flakes, except dendritic copper powder
    Possible exemption: Copper powders and flakes, except dendritic copper powder
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1ra: Import ban on goods generating significant revenues for Belarus (Annex XXVII). The ban does not cover the execution of contracts concluded before cut-off dates, which differ per annex tranche. Of the entries added on 24 July 2026, the wind-down covers ONLY CN codes 3803, 7006, 7008, 7009, 7011, 7013, 7014, 7017, 7018, 7020, 8707 and 8708: contracts concluded before 24 July 2026 may be executed until 25 October 2026 (Art. 1ra(9f)). The remaining codes from that round (2603, 2604, 2607, 2616, 2817, 2819, 7001, 7002, 7003, 7004, 7015, 7016, 7901) have no wind-down. Separate exemptions cover, among others, travellers' personal use and humanitarian purposes. The scope and cut-off dates of the wind-down differ between Russia and Belarus and change with every round. Check the current Art. 1ra on EUR-Lex. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-07-23
    Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
  • EU sanctions against Russiato verifyImport ban
    Annex entry
    Ex 7406
    Annex
    XXI
    Article
    3i
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-07-17
    Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "Ex 7406", so it covers only part of heading 7406. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Copper powders and flakes, except dendritic copper powder
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3i: Import ban on goods generating significant revenues for Russia (Annex XXI). Does not apply to execution of contracts concluded before cut-off dates (differing per annex part: A/B/C…). Exemptions may apply for travellers' personal use and humanitarian purposes. Contract cut-off dates differ by annex part — check current Art. 3i. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-04-24
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
Belarus (765/2006)Russia (833/2014)Annex XXVIIAnnex XXI
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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 7406 subject to EU sanctions?

Yes. The goods Copper powders and flakes, except dendritic copper powder (CN code 7406) 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 7406 appears in the EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia regime (annex XXVII, Art. 1ra). Restriction type: Import ban, direction: import from the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-07-17. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.

Are there any exemptions or derogations?

Copper powders and flakes, except dendritic copper powder Import ban on goods generating significant revenues for Belarus (Annex XXVII). The ban does not cover the execution of contracts concluded before cut-off dates, which differ per annex tranche. Of the entries added on 24 July 2026, the wind-down covers ONLY CN codes 3803, 7006, 7008, 7009, 7011, 7013, 7014, 7017, 7018, 7020, 8707 and 8708: contracts concluded before 24 July 2026 may be executed until 25 October 2026 (Art. 1ra(9f)). The remaining codes from that round (2603, 2604, 2607, 2616, 2817, 2819, 7001, 7002, 7003, 7004, 7015, 7016, 7901) have no wind-down. Separate exemptions cover, among others, travellers' personal use and humanitarian purposes. The scope and cut-off dates of the wind-down differ between Russia and Belarus and change with every round. Check the current Art. 1ra on EUR-Lex.

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.

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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.