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CN code 7204 and EU sanctions

CN codes / chapter 72, Iron and steel

Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel

Yes. The goods Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel (CN code 7204) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia. 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 RussiaImport ban
    Annex
    XXI
    Article
    3i
    Direction
    import from the sanctioned country
    Source version
    2026-04-24
    Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3i: Import ban on goods generating significant revenues for Russia (Annex XXI). Does not apply to execution of contracts concluded before cut-off dates (differing per annex part: A/B/C…). Exemptions may apply for travellers' personal use and humanitarian purposes. Contract cut-off dates differ by annex part — check current Art. 3i. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-04-24
    Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
Russia (833/2014)Annex XXI

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Frequently asked questions

Is CN code 7204 subject to EU sanctions?

Yes. The goods Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel (CN code 7204) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia. 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 7204 appears in the EU sanctions against Russia regime (annex XXI, Art. 3i). Restriction type: Import ban, direction: import from the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-04-24. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.

Are there any exemptions or derogations?

Import ban on goods generating significant revenues for Russia (Annex XXI). Does not apply to execution of contracts concluded before cut-off dates (differing per annex part: A/B/C…). Exemptions may apply for travellers' personal use and humanitarian purposes. Contract cut-off dates differ by annex part — check current Art. 3i.

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.

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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.