EU sanctions
CN code 8471 and EU sanctions
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Automatic data-processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included
Yes. The goods Automatic data-processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included (CN code 8471) 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 BelarusExport ban
- Annex
- XIV
- Article
- 1s
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
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-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 - EU sanctions against RussiaImport ban
- Annex
- XXI
- Article
- 3i
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
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 BelarusImport ban
- Annex
- XXVII
- Article
- 1ra
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
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 Russiato verifyExport ban
- Annex entry
- Ex 8471
- Annex
- XXIII
- Article
- 3k(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-07-17
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "Ex 8471", so it covers only part of heading 8471. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Automatic data-processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included, excluding other units of automatic data-processing machines of CN code 8471 80 and excluding storage units for automatic data-processing machines not elsewhere specified corresponding to the CN code 8471 70 98Exemptions 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
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 8471 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Automatic data-processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included (CN code 8471) 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 8471 appears in the EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia regime (annex XIV, Art. 1s). Restriction type: Export ban, direction: export to the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-07-17. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.
Are there any exemptions or derogations?
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.
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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