The number of electrical cable models on the market keeps growing â find out which ones require EAC Marking to ensure smooth exports.
EAC Certification for Cables: How to Export to Russia and the EAEU
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What is needed to export cables to Russia and EAEU?
The vast majority of electrical cables require EAC marking. This means:
- An EAC Certificate of Conformity under CU TR 004/2011 (Low Voltage Equipment) and CU TR 020/2011 (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
- In many cases, an additional EAC Declaration of Conformity under CU TR 037/2016, the so-called âEAEU RoHS regulationâ.
How to obtain an EAC Certificate of Conformity for cables under CU TR 004/2011
To obtain the Certificate, the cable must be tested in an accredited EAEU laboratory for compliance with safety requirements under CU TR 004/2011. At the same time, the Certificate also demonstrates conformity with CU TR 020/2011 (EMC), because cables inherently generate and are exposed to electromagnetic fields, so EMC compliance is an essential part of the process.
Once the laboratory issues a positive test report, the accredited certification body registers the Certificate of Conformity in the FSA system. Certificates for serial production with a validity longer than one year are subject to an annual audit procedure, which reviews the manufacturerâs quality system and requires additional fees.
Which types of cables are subject to CU TR 037/2016?
CU TR 037/2016 (the EAEU RoHS regulation) does not apply to coaxial, telecom or special-purpose cables. Its scope is limited to:
Cables, wires and cords, intended for use at a nominal voltage not exceeding 500 V AC and/or DC, excluding fiber-optic cables.
And it only mentions these VED Codes: 8544 49 910, 8544 49 950 1 and 8544 49 950 9.
And what about fiber-optic cables?
Fiber-optic cables (HS 8544.70.000) are exempt from EAC certification. They are outside the scope of CU TR 037/2016, and they also do not fall under CU TR 004/2011 (Low Voltage) or CU TR 020/2011 (EMC).
The reason is simple: optical cables transmit light rather than electricity, so they are not affected by low-voltage or EMC requirements. As a result, no EAC approval is required for fiber-optic cables.
This leads to certain differences in the treatment of these products: at Russian Customs, an Exemption Letter is sufficient, while in Kazakhstan a GOST K Certificate is required.
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