CN codes / chapter 52
CN chapter 52 and EU sanctions
Cotton
In chapter 52 of the Combined Nomenclature (Cotton), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Cotton | North Korea | import |
| 5205 | Cotton yarn other than sewing thread, containing ≥ 85 % cotton by weight (excl. that put up for retail sale) | Belarus, Russia | export |
| 5206 42 | Multiple ‘folded’ or cabled cotton yarn containing predominantly, but < 85 % cotton by weight, of combed fibres and with a linear density of 232,56 decitex to < 714,29 decitex ‘> mn 14 to mn 43’ per single yarn (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale) | Belarus, Russia | export |
| 5209 11 | Plain woven fabrics of cotton, containing ≥ 85 % cotton by weight and weighing > 200 g/m2, unbleached | Belarus, Russia | export |
| 5211 | Woven fabrics of cotton, containing predominantly, but < 85 % cotton by weight, mixed principally or solely with man-made fibres and weighing > 200 g/m2 | Belarus, Russia | export |
Frequently asked questions
Is the whole of chapter 52 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 52 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.
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