EU sanctions
CN code 9006 30 and EU sanctions
CN codes / chapter 90, Optical, measuring, checking and medical instruments
Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes
Yes. The goods Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes (CN code 9006 30) 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 RussiaExport ban
- Annex
- VII
- Article
- 2a
- Direction
- export to the sanctioned country
- Source version
- 2026-04-24
Exemptions and derogations, Art. 2a: Export ban (dual-use and advanced technology, Annex VII). A Member State competent authority may authorise where the item is necessary for medical/pharmaceutical or humanitarian purposes. Separate derogations: civil telecommunications and cybersecurity (non-public, non-military networks), software updates, interoperability, personal use. Execution of pre-existing contracts may be allowed until cut-off dates that change with packages — check current Art. 2a. Open the act text on EUR-LexDescription based on version 2026-04-24Basis: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014
Notifications about changes in EU sanctions
Leave your email and we will let you know about new sanctions packages. Alerts for a specific code 9006 30 are available in the Pro plan (watched codes in your account).
Frequently asked questions
Is CN code 9006 30 subject to EU sanctions?
Yes. The goods Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes (CN code 9006 30) 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 9006 30 appears in the EU sanctions against Russia regime (annex VII, Art. 2a). 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 (dual-use and advanced technology, Annex VII). A Member State competent authority may authorise where the item is necessary for medical/pharmaceutical or humanitarian purposes. Separate derogations: civil telecommunications and cybersecurity (non-public, non-military networks), software updates, interoperability, personal use. Execution of pre-existing contracts may be allowed until cut-off dates that change with packages — check current Art. 2a.
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.