EU sanctions
CN code 8707 and EU sanctions
Bodies (including cabs), for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
Yes. The goods Bodies (including cabs), for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 (CN code 8707) 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 RussiaImport ban
- Annex
- XXI
- Article
- 3i
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-07-23
Possible exemption: Contracts concluded before 24 July 2026: the ban does not apply to their execution until 25 October 2026 (Art. 3i(3bg)). Separately, Art. 12b(2) allows a competent authority to authorise import until 31 December 2027 where necessary for divestment from Russia.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
- 2026-07-23
Possible exemption: Contracts concluded before 24 July 2026: the ban does not apply to their execution until 25 October 2026 (Art. 1ra(9f)).Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1ra: Derogations for Art. 1ra: 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 (EU) No 765/2006
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 8707 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Bodies (including cabs), for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 (CN code 8707) 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 8707 appears in the EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus regime (annex XXI, Art. 3i). Restriction type: Import ban, direction: import from the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-07-23. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.
Are there any exemptions or derogations?
Contracts concluded before 24 July 2026: the ban does not apply to their execution until 25 October 2026 (Art. 3i(3bg)). Separately, Art. 12b(2) allows a competent authority to authorise import until 31 December 2027 where necessary for divestment from Russia. 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.
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.
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.