Every day, machines from all over the world obtain EAC certification to enter Russia, Kazakhstan, and the EAEU. Here we explain the procedure they follow.
EAC Certification for Industrial Machinery: How to Export To Russia and EAEU
What is required to export industrial machinery to Russia and the EAEU?
The most common approval for machinery is the EAC Declaration of Conformity, usually issued under CU TR 004/2011 (Low Voltage Equipment), CU TR 010/2011 (Machinery Safety), and CU TR 020/2011 (Electromagnetic Compatibility). This document authorizes the export of machinery to the EAEU.
Paradoxically, very complex equipment is often approved under this EAC Declaration, which in most cases is issued according to the 1D scheme. This means conformity is based on the manufacturer’s own test reports or testing carried out in a non-accredited laboratory, often located in the manufacturer’s home country.
For a smaller group of products — about 12% of all machinery — a Declaration is not possible and an EAC Certificate of Conformity is required instead. These include certain types of equipment listed in Appendix 3 of TR CU 010/2011, such as woodworking machines for household use, off-road vehicles and snowmobiles, agricultural and forestry equipment, livestock and poultry machinery, drilling rigs, mine transport and ventilation equipment, hoisting and lifting machines, and various mining and workshop equipment.
What documents are required for EAC approval of machinery?
For any industrial product, a Technical Passport and a User Manual in Russian are always required — this applies equally to machinery.
In addition, CU TR 010/2011 specifically requires a Safety Justification, a technical document that identifies possible hazards in the design, explains how risks have been minimized, and demonstrates that the machine can operate safely throughout its lifecycle.
As for testing, the rules depend on the applicable scheme:
- Under the common 1D scheme, tests may be performed internally by the manufacturer or in a non-accredited lab.
- For higher-risk equipment, EAC Declarations of Conformity are issued according to 5D scheme, that requires testing in an accredited EAEU laboratory. This typically applies to machines used in oil industry.
- If an EAC Certificate of Conformity applies, then — regardless of the scheme — testing must always be carried out in an accredited laboratory. In addition, an annual audit is mandatory for Certificates valid for more than one year
How many EAC Declarations of Conformity do I need?
This is one of the most common questions among exporters. The first point to consider is the HS code: if a manufacturer produces 100 different models that fall under the same tariff code, it is often possible to cover them all with a single Declaration.
If the machines are different but operate together as a single assembly, then a Joint Declaration can usually cover the entire scope. In this case, it will be necessary to prepare documentation for the assembly itself: a Technical Passport, a Safety Justification, a User Manual, and of course a test report covering the whole system.
What other EAC regulations may apply to industrial machinery?
These other technical regulations of the EAEU often apply to industrial equipment:
- CU TR 012/2011 – On safety of equipment for operation in explosive atmospheres
Applicable to machinery or components intended for use in hazardous (Ex) environments such as petrochemical plants, gas facilities, or mines. - CU TR 032/2013 – On safety of pressure equipment.
Covers boilers, vessels, piping, and fittings operating above 0.05 MPa. If machinery includes pressurized parts, this regulation may apply. - TR EAEU 037/2016 – On restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS).
Limits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, and other hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. - TR EAEU 043/2017 – On fire safety.
Applies when machinery includes fire safety equipment, flame-retardant systems, or components subject to fire-safety requirements.
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