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CN code 8502 20 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 85, Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and image recording and reproducing equipment

Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines

Yes. The goods Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (CN code 8502 20) 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 BelarusTransit ban
    Annex
    XIVa
    Article
    1s(1a)
    Direction
    export and import
    Source version
    2026-04-24
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1s(1a): Derogations for Art. 1s(1a): 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 (EC) No 765/2006
  • EU sanctions against RussiaExport ban
    Annex
    XXXVII
    Article
    3k
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-04-24
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3k: 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 BelarusDue diligence obligation
    Annex
    XXXI
    Article
    8ga
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-04-24
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 8ga: Derogations for Art. 8ga: 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 (EC) No 765/2006
Belarus (765/2006)Russia (833/2014)Annex XIVaAnnex XXXVIIAnnex XXXI

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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 8502 20 subject to EU sanctions?

Yes. The goods Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (CN code 8502 20) 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 8502 20 appears in the EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia regime (annex XIVa, Art. 1s(1a)). Restriction type: Transit ban, direction: export and import. Source version date: 2026-04-24. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.

Are there any exemptions or derogations?

Derogations for Art. 1s(1a): 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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This page is informational and is not legal or customs advice. The binding source is the EU regulation and the decision of customs authorities. Screen the persons and entities list separately and check the source version date.