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Check whether your goods are subject to EU sanctions

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To check a CN code against EU sanctions, enter the 8-digit code or the goods name in the search below. Within seconds you see the sanctions status, the regime, annex, article and exemptions. The code is checked against all regimes at once: Russia (833/2014); Belarus (765/2006); North Korea (2017/1509); Iran (267/2012); Iran (military support to Russia, 2023/1529); Crimea and Sevastopol (692/2014); Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts (2022/263).

Each result includes the legal basis, the regulation version date and a link to the EUR-Lex source, so you can confirm the wording in the original. The first check needs no account, for exporters, customs agencies and compliance teams.

How to check a CN code, step by step

  1. Find the goods CN codeTake the 8-digit CN code from the invoice, customs declaration or the TARIC system. You can also type the goods name.
  2. Enter the code in the searchPaste the CN code or name in the search field. The result appears in a few seconds. The first check needs no account; further checks use a free account.
  3. Read the status and legal basisCheck the sanctions status, regime, annex, article and exemptions, then confirm the wording in EUR-Lex.
  4. Download the dated reportDownload the dated report for the shipment file: what was checked, against which version of the act and with what result. Useful for customs control.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check whether a CN code is subject to EU sanctions?

Enter the 8-digit CN code or the goods name in the search above. The tool shows the sanctions status, the regime (one of: Russia (833/2014); Belarus (765/2006); North Korea (2017/1509); Iran (267/2012); Iran (military support to Russia, 2023/1529); Crimea and Sevastopol (692/2014); Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts (2022/263)), annex, article, exemptions and the act version date, with a link to EUR-Lex. It takes a few seconds and is free.

Does no result mean I can export?

No. "No match" only means the code was not found in our database of regimes, not that the trade is allowed. Check a higher level of the CN code, another regime and, separately, the list of sanctioned persons and entities. The binding text is the EU regulation.

Where does the data come from and how often is it updated?

The data comes from the consolidated texts of EU regulations in EUR-Lex and from the TARIC nomenclature. For each code we show the act version date and a direct link to the source so you can verify the wording in the original.

Does this replace counterparty screening?

No. The tool checks the goods, that is whether the CN code is restricted. Sanctions screening of persons and entities is a separate process that verifies the counterparty against sanctions lists. Both steps are needed.

Is the result legal advice?

No. The tool supports due diligence and is informational. The final assessment of a transaction is confirmed by a law firm or customs agency. The binding text is the EU regulation in force.

This result is informational only 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.