EUDR FAQ

Common practical questions about product scope, country benchmarking, dates and evidence.

Which commodities are covered?

EUDR is built around cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood. However, a commodity name alone is not enough: legal scope is determined by the products listed in Annex I.

Does low-risk mean exempt?

No. Low-risk classification changes parts of the due-diligence framework and enforcement approach, but it does not automatically make a product compliant or remove every applicable requirement.

Should I search HS code or CN code?

Use HS codes as an initial screening reference, but the EU regulation uses Combined Nomenclature (CN) classifications. A broad HS heading may contain both covered and non-covered CN products.

What geolocation data matters?

Covered supply chains may require production-location geolocation data. The exact form depends on the commodity and production area, so supplier traceability should be prepared early.

What are the key application dates?

The current timetable includes 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators and specified operators, and 30 June 2027 for other micro and small operators. Transaction-specific transition rules should still be checked.

Does country risk decide whether my product is in scope?

No. Product scope and country benchmarking answer different questions. First determine whether the product is listed in Annex I; then apply the relevant country-risk and due-diligence framework.