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CN code 8105 90 00 10 and EU sanctions
CN codes / chapter 81, Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof
Bars or wires made of cobalt alloy containing, by weight: — 35 % (± 2 %) cobalt, — 25 % (± 1 %) nickel, — 19 % (± 1 %) chromium and — 7 % (± 2 %) iron conforming to the material specifications AMS 5842, of a kind used in the aerospace industry
Yes. The goods Bars or wires made of cobalt alloy containing, by weight: — 35 % (± 2 %) cobalt, — 25 % (± 1 %) nickel, — 19 % (± 1 %) chromium and — 7 % (± 2 %) iron conforming to the material specifications AMS 5842, of a kind used in the aerospace industry (CN code 8105 90 00 10) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against North Korea, EU sanctions against Iran, EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, 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.
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- EU sanctions against North KoreaImport ban
- Annex
- VII
- Article
- 3(1)(g)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2025-12-17
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 version 2025-12-17Basis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 - EU sanctions against IranExport ban
- Annex entry
- 8105
- Annex
- VIIb
- Article
- 15a(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-08-01
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-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 - EU sanctions against BelarusExport ban
- Annex entry
- 8105
- Annex
- XVIII
- Article
- 1bb
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-07-24
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1bb: 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. 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 th. 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 civil. Quoted from consolidated text 02006R0765-20260424. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-04-24Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 - EU sanctions against BelarusImport ban
- Annex entry
- 8105
- Annex
- XXVII
- Article
- 1ra
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-07-24
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 2026-07-23Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 - EU sanctions against RussiaImport ban
- Annex entry
- 8105
- Annex
- XXI
- Article
- 3i
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-07-24
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 2026-04-24Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 - EU sanctions against RussiaExport ban
- Annex entry
- 8105
- Annex
- XXIII
- Article
- 3k(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-07-24
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 2026-04-24Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 - EU sanctions against North KoreaExport ban
- Annex entry
- 81
- Annex
- XIl
- Article
- 16p
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2025-12-17
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-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 - Crimea and SevastopolExport ban
- Annex entry
- 81
- Annex
- II
- Article
- 2b
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2025-02-25
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-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 - Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblastsExport ban
- Annex entry
- 81
- Annex
- II
- Article
- 4
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2025-02-25
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-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 8105 90 00 10 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Bars or wires made of cobalt alloy containing, by weight: — 35 % (± 2 %) cobalt, — 25 % (± 1 %) nickel, — 19 % (± 1 %) chromium and — 7 % (± 2 %) iron conforming to the material specifications AMS 5842, of a kind used in the aerospace industry (CN code 8105 90 00 10) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against North Korea, EU sanctions against Iran, EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, 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.
What is the legal basis and the direction of the ban?
CN code 8105 90 00 10 appears in the EU sanctions against North Korea, EU sanctions against Iran, EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts regime (annex VII, Art. 3(1)(g)). Restriction type: Import ban, direction: import from the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-08-01. 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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