CN codes / chapter 36
CN chapter 36 and EU sanctions
Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches
In chapter 36 of the Combined Nomenclature (Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches), 5 CN codes are restricted by EU measures: 4 toward Russia and 4 toward Belarus. Determine the status of a single product on its code page, because the same chapter can hold both restricted and unrestricted entries.
| CN code | Goods | Regime | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| ex 3601 00 00 | Black powder | Iran (military support to Russia) | export |
| 3603 | Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators | Russia, Belarus | export |
| 3604 | Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles | Belarus, Russia | export |
| 3605 | Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 | Belarus, Russia | export |
| 3606 | Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to Chapter 36 | Belarus, Russia | export |
Frequently asked questions
Is the whole of chapter 36 under sanctions?
No. The annexes list specific entries rather than whole chapters, with few exceptions. This list contains only codes present in the goods annexes. A code from chapter 36 that is not here requires separate verification, because restrictions outside the CN database may apply, for example dual-use or entity-based bans.
How do I know whether it is an export or import ban?
The direction follows from the article and annex where the code appears. The same code may be under an export ban to Russia and an import ban from Belarus at the same time. For every code we show the regime, annex, article and direction separately.
Informational content, not legal or customs advice. The binding source is the regulation text on EUR-Lex, and the declarant is responsible for the customs declaration.