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CN code 8406 90 and EU sanctions

Parts of steam turbines for marine propulsion

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

7 entries in the annexes

Yes. The goods Parts of steam turbines for marine propulsion (CN code 8406 90) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Iran, EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, Crimea and Sevastopol, EU sanctions against North Korea. 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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  • Export banEU sanctions against Iran, Annex VIb, Art. 10a(1)
    Annex entry
    ex 8406 90
    Annex
    VIb
    Article
    10a(1)
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 8406 90", so it covers only part of heading 8406 90. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Parts of steam turbines for marine propulsion
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 10a(1): Derogations for Art. 10a(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
  • Export banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XIV, Art. 1s
    Annex entry
    8406
    Annex
    XIV
    Article
    1s
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1s: Derogations for Art. 1s: 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
  • Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)
    Annex entry
    8406
    Annex
    XXIII
    Article
    3k(1)
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    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
  • Export banDonetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, Annex II, Art. 4
    Annex entry
    8406
    Annex
    II
    Article
    4
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    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
  • Export banCrimea and Sevastopol, Annex II, Art. 2b
    Annex entry
    8406
    Annex
    II
    Article
    2b
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    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
  • Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex XIh, Art. 16k
    Annex entry
    84
    Annex
    XIh
    Article
    16k
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 16k: Derogations for Art. 16k: 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
  • Export banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex XIl, Art. 16p
    Annex entry
    84
    Annex
    XIl
    Article
    16p
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    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

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Derogations in the article

  • 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.

    Excerpt of the provision from our database. The full conditions and the application procedure are in the article itself. The text of the provision says that the competent authority grants the authorisation.

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We do not have the verbatim wording of the derogations in Art. 10a (Iran), Art. 1s (Belarus), Art. 4 (Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts), Art. 2b (Crimea and Sevastopol), Art. 16k (North Korea), Art. 16p (North Korea) 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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This is information with its legal basis, not legal advice. We do not confirm that a particular shipment may go ahead. The binding source is the regulation and the decision of the competent authority.

Iran (267/2012)Belarus (765/2006)Russia (833/2014)Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts (2022/263)Crimea and Sevastopol (692/2014)North Korea (2017/1509)Annex VIbAnnex XIVAnnex XXIIIAnnex IIAnnex IIAnnex XIhAnnex XIl

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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 8406 90 subject to EU sanctions?

Yes. The goods Parts of steam turbines for marine propulsion (CN code 8406 90) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Iran, EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, Crimea and Sevastopol, EU sanctions against North Korea. 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 8406 90 appears in the EU sanctions against Iran, EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, Crimea and Sevastopol, EU sanctions against North Korea regime (annex VIb, Art. 10a(1)). Restriction type: Export ban, direction: export to the sanctioned country. Source version date: 01/08/2026. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.

Are there any exemptions or derogations?

Derogations for Art. 10a(1): 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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