Is the whole of chapter 55 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 55 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.

CN codes / chapter 55

CN chapter 55 and EU sanctions

Man-made staple fibres

In chapter 55 of the Combined Nomenclature (Man-made staple fibres), 10 CN codes are restricted by EU measures: 9 toward Russia and 9 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
55	Man-made staple fibres	North Korea	import
5501	Synthetic filament tow as specified in note 1 to Chapter 55	Belarus, Russia	export
5502	Artificial filament tow as specified in note 1 to Chapter 55	Belarus, Russia	export
5503	Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning	Russia, Belarus	export
5504 90	Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of viscose rayon)	Belarus, Russia	export
5506	Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning	Russia, Belarus	export
5507	Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning	Belarus, Russia	export
5512 21	Woven fabrics containing ≥ 85 % acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres by weight, unbleached or bleached	Belarus, Russia	export
5512 99	Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, other	Russia, Belarus	export
5516	Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres	Belarus, Russia	export

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Frequently asked questions

Is the whole of chapter 55 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 55 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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