EU sanctions
CN code 8459 and EU sanctions
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Machine-tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458
Yes. The goods Machine-tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458 (CN code 8459) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus. 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 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 2026-04-24Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 - EU sanctions against BelarusExport ban
- Annex
- XVIII
- Article
- 1bb
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
Possible exemption: Machine tools, incl. way-type unit head machines, for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping (excl. lathes and turning centres of heading 8458, gear cutting machines of heading 8461 and hand-operated machines)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-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 8459 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Machine-tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458 (CN code 8459) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus. 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 8459 appears in the EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus regime (annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)). 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?
Machine tools, incl. way-type unit head machines, for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping (excl. lathes and turning centres of heading 8458, gear cutting machines of heading 8461 and hand-operated machines) 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.
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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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