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CN code 98 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 98, Chapter 98 of the Combined Nomenclature

Complete industrial plants, except plants for the production of food and drinks, pharmaceuticals, medicines and medical devices

Yes. The goods Complete industrial plants, except plants for the production of food and drinks, pharmaceuticals, medicines and medical devices (CN code 98) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): 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.

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  • EU sanctions against BelarusExport ban
    Annex entry
    ex 98
    Annex
    XVIII
    Article
    1bb
    Direction
    export to the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-04-24
    Partial entry: The annex lists this item as "ex 98", so it covers only part of heading 98. Whether your goods fall within the scope is decided by the entry description in the annex, not by the code alone.Entry wording: Complete industrial plants, except plants for the production of food and drinks, pharmaceuticals, medicines and medical devices
    Possible exemption: Complete industrial plants, except plants for the production of food and drinks, pharmaceuticals, medicines and medical devices
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 1bb: Derogations for Art. 1bb: 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)Annex XVIII
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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 98 subject to EU sanctions?

Yes. The goods Complete industrial plants, except plants for the production of food and drinks, pharmaceuticals, medicines and medical devices (CN code 98) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): 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 98 appears in the EU sanctions against Belarus regime (annex XVIII, Art. 1bb). Restriction type: Export ban, direction: export to the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-04-24. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.

Are there any exemptions or derogations?

Complete industrial plants, except plants for the production of food and drinks, pharmaceuticals, medicines and medical devices Derogations for Art. 1bb: 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.

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.