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CN code 9101 and EU sanctions

Wristwatches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stopwatches, incorporating diamonds, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

Export ban: Russia, North Korea. Import ban: Belarus, Russia, North Korea

5 entries in the annexes

Yes. The goods Wristwatches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stopwatches, incorporating diamonds, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal (CN code 9101) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against North Korea. 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 version date:

  • Import banEU sanctions against Belarus, Annex XXIX, Art. 1rc
    Annex entry
    ex 9101
    Annex
    XXIX
    Article
    1rc
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 9101", so it covers only part of heading 9101. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Wristwatches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stopwatches, incorporating diamonds, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1rc: By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or import of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Belarus. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or import 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 the version of 24/04/2026
  • Export banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XVIII, Art. 3h
    Annex entry
    ex 9101 00 00
    Annex
    XVIII
    Article
    3h
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 9101 00 00", so it covers only part of heading 9101 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: Wristwatches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stopwatches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
    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 the version of 24/07/2026
  • Import banEU sanctions against Russia, Annex XXXVIIIA, Art. 3p
    Annex entry
    ex 9101
    Annex
    XXXVIIIA
    Article
    3p
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 9101", so it covers only part of heading 9101. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Wristwatches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stopwatches, incorporating diamonds, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3p: By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or import of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Russia. 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 the version of 24/07/2026
  • Import banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex VIII, Art. 10(1)(b)
    Annex entry
    9101 00 00
    Annex
    VIII
    Article
    10(1)(b)
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    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
  • Export banEU sanctions against North Korea, Annex VIII, Art. 10(1)(a)
    Annex entry
    9101 00 00
    Annex
    VIII
    Article
    10(1)(a)
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    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

Can I still ship?

What the act says about exceptions to the ban: the wind-down period for contracts concluded before the ban, the derogations in the article and who grants the authorisation.

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Derogations in the article

  • Belarus, Art. 1rc (765/2006)requires authorisation by the competent authority
    By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or import of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Belarus. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or import of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Belarus.

    Excerpt of the provision from our database. The full conditions and the application procedure are in the article itself. The text of the provision says that the competent authority grants the authorisation.

    Open Art. 1rc on EUR-Lex
  • Russia, Art. 3h (833/2014)requires authorisation by the competent authority
    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).

    Excerpt of the provision from our database. The full conditions and the application procedure are in the article itself. The text of the provision says that the competent authority grants the authorisation.

    Open Art. 3h on EUR-Lex
  • Russia, Art. 3p (833/2014)requires authorisation by the competent authority
    By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or import of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Russia.

    Excerpt of the provision from our database. The full conditions and the application procedure are in the article itself. The text of the provision says that the competent authority grants the authorisation.

    Open Art. 3p on EUR-Lex

We do not have the verbatim wording of the derogations in Art. 10 in our database. Read the article in the act before you conclude that a derogation applies to your shipment.

Open Art. 10 on EUR-Lex

Who grants the authorisation

Regulation 765/2006 lists in Annex II the websites with information on the competent authorities of the Member States. For Poland: gov.pl/web/diplomacy/international-sanctions.

Regulation 833/2014 lists in Annex I the websites with information on the competent authorities of the Member States. For Poland: gov.pl/web/diplomacy/international-sanctions.

Regulation 2017/1509 lists in Annex I the websites with information on the competent authorities of the Member States. For Poland: gov.pl/web/diplomacy/international-sanctions.

A customs agent will check your contract, the conditions of the derogation and what to prepare for the application.

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Belarus (765/2006)Russia (833/2014)North Korea (2017/1509)Annex XXIXAnnex XVIIIAnnex XXXVIIIAAnnex VIII

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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 9101 subject to EU sanctions?

Yes. The goods Wristwatches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stopwatches, incorporating diamonds, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal (CN code 9101) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against North Korea. 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 9101 appears in the EU sanctions against Belarus, EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against North Korea regime (annex XXIX, Art. 1rc). Restriction type: Import ban, direction: import from the sanctioned country. Source version date: 24/07/2026. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.

Are there any exemptions or derogations?

By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or import of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Belarus. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or import 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.

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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