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CN code 8708 00 00 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 87, Vehicles other than railway rolling stock, parts and accessories thereof

Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705

Yes. The goods Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 (CN code 8708 00 00) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus, 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.

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  • EU sanctions against RussiaExport ban
    Annex entry
    ex 8708 00 00
    Annex
    XVIII
    Article
    3h
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-07-24
    Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 8708 00 00", so it covers only part of heading 8708 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: Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
    Possible exemption: (17) Vehicles for the transport of persons on earth, air or sea of a value exceeding EUR 50 000 each, teleferics, chairlifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars, motorbikes and bicycles of a value exceeding EUR 5 000 each, as well as their accessories and spare parts
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3h: By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or export to Russia of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Russia. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the sale or supply of a vessel falling under CN code 8901 10 00 or 8901 90 00 , or the provision, until 31 December 2023, of related technical or financial assistance to a legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that: (a). Quoted from consolidated text 02014R0833-20260724. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-07-24
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
  • EU sanctions against BelarusExport ban
    Annex entry
    ex 8708 00 00
    Annex
    XXV
    Article
    1ga
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-07-24
    Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 8708 00 00", so it covers only part of heading 8708 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: Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
    Possible exemption: 9) Vehicles for the transport of persons on earth, air or sea of a value exceeding EUR 50 000 each, teleferics, chairlifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars, motorbikes and bicycles of a value exceeding EUR 5 000 each, as well as their accessories and spare parts
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1ga: By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or export to Belarus of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Belarus. 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 RussiaImport ban
    Annex entry
    8708
    Annex
    XXI
    Article
    3i
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-07-24
    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 2026-04-24
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
  • EU sanctions against BelarusImport ban
    Annex entry
    8708
    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: 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 North KoreaImport ban
    Annex entry
    ex 8708 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 8708 00 00", so it covers only part of heading 8708 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: Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
    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 8708 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 8708 00 00", so it covers only part of heading 8708 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: Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
    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
  • EU sanctions against North KoreaExport ban
    Annex entry
    87
    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
  • EU sanctions against BelarusTransit ban
    Annex entry
    8708 99
    Annex
    XIX
    Article
    1bb(2)
    Direction
    export and import
    Source version
    2026-07-24
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1bb(2): By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Belarus of goods and technology which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Belarusian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XIX, after having determined that such goods or technology are intended for the purposes set out in paragraph 8. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology falling under CN codes 3917, 8523 and 8536, as listed in Annex XVIII, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, after having determined that those goods or th. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 8517 62 and 8523 52, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, for non-military-use and for a non-military end-user, after having determined that such goods or related technical or financial assistance are intended for civil. 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 BelarusExport ban
    Annex entry
    8708 99
    Annex
    XVIII
    Article
    1bb
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-07-24
    Possible exemption: Other parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 (excluding sub-headings from 8708 10 to 8708 95)
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1bb: By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transit via the territory of Belarus of goods and technology which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Belarusian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XIX, after having determined that such goods or technology are intended for the purposes set out in paragraph 8. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology falling under CN codes 3917, 8523 and 8536, as listed in Annex XVIII, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, after having determined that those goods or th. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods falling under CN codes 8517 62 and 8523 52, or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, for non-military-use and for a non-military end-user, after having determined that such goods or related technical or financial assistance are intended for civil. 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 RussiaExport ban
    Annex entry
    8708 99
    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 RussiaExport ban
    Annex entry
    8708 99
    Annex
    XXXVII
    Article
    3k
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-07-24
    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
  • Crimea and SevastopolExport ban
    Annex entry
    8708 99
    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
    8708 99
    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
Russia (833/2014)Belarus (765/2006)North Korea (2017/1509)Crimea and Sevastopol (692/2014)Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts (2022/263)Annex XVIIIAnnex XXVAnnex XXIAnnex XXVIIAnnex VIIIAnnex XIlAnnex XIXAnnex XVIIIAnnex XXIIIAnnex XXXVIIAnnex IIAnnex II
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Contracts concluded before the ban

  • Art. 1ra para. 9fperiod running

    Contracts concluded before 2026-07-24 may be performed until 2026-10-25.

    9f. With regard to the goods falling under CN codes 3803, 7006, 7008, 7009, 7011, 7013, 7014, 7017, 7018, 7020, 8707 and 8708, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the execution until 25 October 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 July 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts.

  • Art. 3i para. 3bgperiod running

    Contracts concluded before 2026-07-24 may be performed until 2026-10-25.

    3bg. With regard to goods falling under CN codes 2603, 2604, 2607, 2616, 2817, 2819, 3803, 7001, 7002, 7003, 7004, 7006, 7008, 7009, 7011, 7013, 7014, 7015, 7016, 7017, 7018, 7020, 7901, 8707 and 8708, the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the execution until 25 October 2026 of contracts concluded before 24 July 2026, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts.

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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 8708 00 00 subject to EU sanctions?

Yes. The goods Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 (CN code 8708 00 00) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus, 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.

What is the legal basis and the direction of the ban?

CN code 8708 00 00 appears in the EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against North Korea, Crimea and Sevastopol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts regime (annex XVIII, Art. 3h). Restriction type: Export ban, direction: export to the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-07-24. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.

Are there any exemptions or derogations?

(17) Vehicles for the transport of persons on earth, air or sea of a value exceeding EUR 50 000 each, teleferics, chairlifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars, motorbikes and bicycles of a value exceeding EUR 5 000 each, as well as their accessories and spare parts By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or export to Russia of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Russia. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the sale or supply of a vessel falling under CN code 8901 10 00 or 8901 90 00 , or the provision, until 31 December 2023, of related technical or financial assistance to a legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that: (a). Quoted from consolidated text 02014R0833-20260724. Full conditions and the authorisation procedure are in the article itself.

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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