EU sanctions
CN code 97 and EU sanctions
CN codes / chapter 97, Chapter 97 of the Combined Nomenclature
Works of art, collectors’ pieces and antiques
Yes. The goods Works of art, collectors’ pieces and antiques (CN code 97) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): 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.
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- EU sanctions against RussiaExport ban
- Annex entry
- ex 97
- Annex
- XVIII
- Article
- 3h
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-07-24
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 97", so it covers only part of heading 97. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Works of art, collectors’ pieces and antiquesExemptions 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 2026-07-24Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 - EU sanctions against North KoreaExport ban
- Annex entry
- 9700
- Annex
- VIII
- Article
- 10(1)(a)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2025-12-17
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-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 - EU sanctions against North KoreaImport ban
- Annex entry
- 9700
- Annex
- VIII
- Article
- 10(1)(b)
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2025-12-17
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-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 - EU sanctions against North KoreaImport ban
- Annex entry
- ex 9703
- Annex
- X
- Article
- 13
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2025-12-17
Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 9703", so it covers only part of heading 9703. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Original statuary, of any materialExemptions and derogations, Art. 13: Derogations for Art. 13: 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) 2017/1509
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 97 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Works of art, collectors’ pieces and antiques (CN code 97) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): 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 97 appears in the EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against North Korea 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?
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.
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.