EU sanctions

CN code 8408 90 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 84, Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines for “aircraft”

Yes. The goods Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines for “aircraft” (CN code 8408 90) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Iran (military support to Russia), EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against North Korea, 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 last updated: 2026-08-01

• EU sanctions against Iran (military support to Russia)Export ban

  Annex entry

  ex 8408 90

  Annex

  II

  Article

  2

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-08-01

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 8408 90", so it covers only part of heading 8408 90. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines for “aircraft”
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 2: Derogations for Art. 2: 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) 2023/1529
• EU sanctions against BelarusExport ban

  Annex entry

  8408

  Annex

  XIV

  Article

  1s

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2026-07-24

  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1s: By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the machinery listed in Annex XIV or the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services, financing or financial assistance, including financial derivatives, as well as insurance and re-insurance, after having determin. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, and without prejudice to the authorisation requirements pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/821, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer or export of machinery falling under CN code 8471 80 or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, for non-military use and for a non-military end-user, after having determined that s. By way of derogation from paragraph 1a, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Belarus of goods and technology listed in Annex XIVa, after having determined that such goods or technology are necessary for: (a) medical or pharmaceutical purposes, or for humanitarian purposes, such as delivering or facilitating the delivery of assistance, including medical supplies,. 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 2026-04-24
  Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
• EU sanctions against BelarusImport ban

  Annex entry

  8408

  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 2026-07-23
  Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
• EU sanctions against RussiaImport ban

  Annex entry

  8408

  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 2026-04-24
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
• EU sanctions against RussiaExport ban

  Annex entry

  8408

  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 2026-04-24
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
• EU sanctions against North KoreaImport ban

  Annex entry

  ex 8408 00 00

  Annex

  VIII

  Article

  10(1)(b)

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-12-17

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 8408 00 00", so it covers only part of heading 8408 00 00. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 10(1)(b): Derogations for Art. 10(1)(b): 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
• EU sanctions against North KoreaExport ban

  Annex entry

  ex 8408 00 00

  Annex

  VIII

  Article

  10(1)(a)

  Direction

  export to the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-12-17

  Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 8408 00 00", so it covers only part of heading 8408 00 00. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)
  Exemptions and derogations, Art. 10(1)(a): Derogations for Art. 10(1)(a): 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
• Crimea and SevastopolExport ban

  Annex entry

  8408

  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-Lex
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014
• Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblastsExport ban

  Annex entry

  8408

  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-Lex
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263
• EU sanctions against North KoreaImport ban

  Annex entry

  84

  Annex

  XIh

  Article

  16k

  Direction

  import from the sanctioned country

  Source version

  2025-12-17

  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
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
• EU sanctions against North KoreaExport ban

  Annex entry

  84

  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-Lex
  Basis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509

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