HS code check

Enter a commodity code and instantly see whether restrictions apply on the Europe → Central Asia route.

You can enter several codes separated by commas.
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We handle the paperwork

INFOBETA prepares and obtains all shipment documents in Lithuania:
  • Veterinary certificates
  • Phytosanitary certificates
  • Certificates of Origin (COO)
  • Export declaration EX-A
  • T1 transit procedure
  • Customs formalities
Since 2008 — documents are part of the service, not your problem.

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What this check covers

The tool compares the commodity code you enter against several official registers at once and shows which of them contains it. You can enter several codes separated by commas; the minimum length checked is four digits.

Sources used

  • EU transit prohibitions (Belarus) — Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 as amended up to Regulation (EU) 2026/1846, annexes XIX, XIVa and Va.
  • EU transit prohibitions (Russia) — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, annexes VII, XI, XX and XXXVII. EU export bans to Russia / Belarus (833/2014 annex XXIII, 765/2006 annex XVIII) — transit to Central Asia is allowed, but customs checks the final destination more strictly.
  • Belarusian counter-restrictions — Council of Ministers resolutions, including No. 240 and No. 808.
  • Russian counter-restrictions — Government resolutions, including No. 1292.
  • Veterinary control — Customs Union Commission Decision No. 317.
  • Phytosanitary control — Customs Union Commission Decision No. 318.

How to read the result

A match does not mean an automatic ban. It means at least one measure applies to the code and has to be assessed together with the route, the intended use and the final consignee. Every result links to LITAR, the Lithuanian integrated customs tariff, where the measures and legal acts in force today are shown.

We update the database when a new EU sanctions package is issued or the Belarusian and Russian registers change. If a result is unclear, or you are not certain about the exact commodity code, get in touch — the consultation is free.

What you risk by not checking the commodity code

Most problems on the Europe → Central Asia route are not caused by the goods being prohibited to sell, but by their being prohibited to move along the chosen route. Those are two different things, and one commodity code separates them.

Transit is not the same as export

Selling goods to Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan is usually not prohibited at all. But Annex XIX to Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 prohibits precisely transit via Belarus, and Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 prohibits transit via Russia. The cargo is lawful in the country of departure and in the country of arrival, and unlawful in between. That is why the obstacle appears at the border, not at loading or at customs.

The loss grows with the distance already travelled

We collect cargo across all European countries and can file the export declaration either in the sender’s country or in Lithuania. If goods are loaded in Spain or Italy and stopped at the Belarusian border, the return leg runs to several thousand kilometres. Checking before loading costs nothing; checking at the border costs the whole trip.

In a groupage load the risk is shared

We are one of the strongest part-load (LTL) operators to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. A single trailer carries goods from several or a dozen shippers. One wrong code from one client stops the entire truck — together with everyone whose paperwork was flawless. That is why we check codes before consolidating a load.

Liability stays on the European side

For a breach of EU restrictions, the exporter and the carrier in the European Union are liable, not the consignee in Tashkent or Almaty. The consignee at worst does not receive the goods; the sender faces legal consequences. Clients often learn about this asymmetry too late.

A broad heading misleads in both directions

Prohibitions often apply not to a whole heading but to a narrower subheading. Of all tyres under 4011, for example, the transit restriction covers aviation tyres 4011 30 00. Anyone checking only at four-digit level may turn down a perfectly lawful shipment or, conversely, ship a prohibited subheading. Our check separates these cases and tells you when confirming the ten-digit code is enough.

With certificates the problem is time, not cost

In Lithuania the phytosanitary certificate is issued by the State Plant Service through the VATIS system, with a standard lead time of 5 working days. If the need appears on loading day, the shipment stands for a week. A common trap: the certificate may be required not because of the goods but because of the wooden packaging — the pallets nobody counts as cargo.

Frequently asked questions about commodity codes and certificates

How do I find out whether goods may transit via Belarus and Russia?
Enter the commodity code in the check at the top of this page. It compares the code against the EU transit-prohibition annexes (Regulation 765/2006 for Belarus, 833/2014 for Russia) and against the Belarusian and Russian counter-restriction registers. If the code is listed, the northern route is not available and we use the southern route via Türkiye or air freight.
How do I find out whether a phytosanitary certificate is required?
The check screens the code against the list in Customs Union Commission Decision No. 318 and shows whether the certificate is needed. It applies to goods of plant origin, seeds, coffee, plant extracts and also to wooden packaging. In Lithuania it is issued by the State Plant Service through VATIS, with a lead time of 5 working days. UAB Infobeta is registered in the Lithuanian Phytosanitary Register under no. 008763, so we handle certificates ourselves through the VATIS system — no intermediary, no waiting in someone else’s queue.
How do I find out whether a veterinary certificate is required?
The check compares the code against the Customs Union Commission Decision No. 317 list and shows whether a certificate is required. A veterinary certificate is required for products of animal origin — cheese, animal feed, confectionery fats and similar goods. In Lithuania it is issued by the State Food and Veterinary Service. We arrange this certificate too.
Who issues a certificate of origin (COO) in Lithuania?
Certificates of origin are issued by the chambers of commerce, industry and crafts. UAB Infobeta prepares the documents and, in cooperation with the Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, issues the certificate. It is drawn up separately for each shipment. You need to provide the invoice, the contract with the buyer and documents proving the origin of the goods.
Who is liable if a shipment breaches EU sanctions?
Liability rests with the exporter and the carrier established in the European Union, not with the consignee in Central Asia. Checking the code is therefore the sender’s interest, not the buyer’s. The check shows when the answer is clear-cut and when specialist advice is required — for example, when the goods may be dual-use.
Does the check replace an official customs ruling?
No. It shows whether the code appears in the known restriction lists and helps you decide the route before booking transport. The definitive, currently valid information is shown by LITAR, the Lithuanian integrated customs tariff — we link to it with every result. For a specific shipment our consultation is free.

Codes our clients ask about most

Click a code and the check runs immediately. These are the commodity groups INFOBETA actually moved from Europe to Central Asia over the recent period.

Transit via BY/RU restrictedVeterinary certificatePhytosanitary certificatePossible dual-use
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This result is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal or customs advice. It does not replace Binding Tariff Information (BTI), a customs decision or the official text of the legislation. Lists may change; responsibility for the classification of goods and compliance with restrictions rests with the exporter. UAB Infobeta accepts no liability for decisions based solely on this result. List version: 2026-09-18.
Code lists compiled: 2026-09-18 · Sources: Regulation (EC) 765/2006 (Annexes XIX, XIVa, Va — transit; XVIII — export ban) and Regulation (EU) 833/2014 (Annexes VII, XI, XX, XXXVII — transit; XXIII — export ban), consolidated texts as of 20.07.2025 with amendments up to Regulation (EU) 2026/1846; Belarus and Russia national restriction registries; EAEU Decisions No 317 and 318.
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