EU sanctions
CN code 7315 and EU sanctions
CN codes / chapter 73, Articles of iron or steel
Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel
Yes. The goods Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel (CN code 7315) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus. 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 RussiaExport ban
- Annex
- XXIII
- Article
- 3k(1)
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 3k(1): Export ban on goods enhancing Russian industry (Annex XXIII/XXXVII). A competent authority may authorise where the good is necessary for medical, pharmaceutical or humanitarian purposes. Execution of pre-existing contracts may be allowed until cut-off dates (differing per tranche/addition, e.g. Annex XXIIIE). Further exemptions for EU subsidiaries and divestment. Contract cut-off dates change with packages — check current Art. 3k. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-04-24Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 - 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 - EU sanctions against Belarusto verifyRestriction
- Direction
- export and import
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
Exemptions and derogations: No article is recorded for this entry. Check the scope of the ban and any derogations in the current text of the act on EUR-Lex. Open the act text on EUR-LexBasis: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006
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Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 7315 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel (CN code 7315) are subject to EU sanctions in the following regime(s): EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus. 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 7315 appears in the EU sanctions against Russia, EU sanctions against Belarus regime (annex XXIII, Art. 3k(1)). Restriction type: Export ban, direction: export to the sanctioned country. Source version date: 2026-04-24. Confirm the full scope on EUR-Lex.
Are there any exemptions or derogations?
Export ban on goods enhancing Russian industry (Annex XXIII/XXXVII). A competent authority may authorise where the good is necessary for medical, pharmaceutical or humanitarian purposes. Execution of pre-existing contracts may be allowed until cut-off dates (differing per tranche/addition, e.g. Annex XXIIIE). Further exemptions for EU subsidiaries and divestment. Contract cut-off dates change with packages — check current Art. 3k.
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.