EU sanctions
CN code 7229 and EU sanctions
CN codes / chapter 72, Iron and steel
Wire of other alloy steel
Yes. The goods Wire of other alloy steel (CN code 7229) 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.
Source last updated:
- EU sanctions against RussiaImport ban
- Annex
- XVII
- Article
- 3g
- Direction
- import from the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3g: Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-04-24Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 7229 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Wire of other alloy steel (CN code 7229) 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 7229 appears in the EU sanctions against Russia regime (annex XVII, Art. 3g). 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?
Iron and steel import ban (Annex XVII). A competent authority may authorise where necessary for civil nuclear capabilities (establishment, operation, fuel supply, safety), precursors for medical radioisotopes, or critical technology for environmental radiation monitoring. Transitional periods / import quotas apply to certain products. Wind-down periods for pre-existing contracts — check current Art. 3g.
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.
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.