TR CU Declaration, formally known as the EAC Declaration of Conformity (EAC DoC), is a mandatory legal document that proves your product complies with the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

It is one of the two main types of EAC certification (the other being the EAC Certificate of Conformity, or CoC). The Declaration is specifically designed for medium to low-risk products. Here is a detailed breakdown of what it entails and the critical requirements for 2026:

📜 What is a TR CU Declaration?

A TR CU Declaration is an official document where the manufacturer or their authorized representative declares that the product meets all the safety and quality standards set by the EAEU's Technical Regulations (TR CU / TR EAEU).

Once registered, it allows your products to be legally imported, sold, and circulated across all five member states: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.

Common products that require a TR CU Declaration instead of a stricter Certificate (CoC) include:

• Household appliances (e.g., kettles, standard lighting)

• IT and telecommunications equipment

• Textiles, clothing, and footwear

• Furniture and building materials

• Food products and packaging

⚖️ Declaration (DoC) vs. Certificate (CoC)

While both documents carry equal legal weight for customs clearance, the Declaration is generally a more streamlined process:

📋 How to Obtain a TR CU Declaration

1. Appoint an EAEU Representative: A non-EAEU manufacturer (e.g., a factory in Shanghai) cannot directly apply for or hold a TR CU Declaration. You must appoint a legal entity registered within the EAEU (such as your local importer or a professional authorized representative) to act as the applicant.

2. Prepare Technical Documentation: Gather all necessary documents, including product manuals, technical passports, and risk assessments. These must be translated into Russian.

3. Product Testing: Send samples to an EAEU-accredited laboratory. The lab will test the product against the relevant TR CU regulations (e.g., electrical safety, EMC) and issue an official test report.

4. Draft and Register the Declaration: Based on the test reports and technical files, the EAEU representative drafts the declaration. It is then submitted to the official EAEU register (such as Rosakkreditatsiya in Russia) and signed with a qualified electronic signature.

⚠️ Critical Compliance Updates for 2026

If you are preparing a TR CU Declaration for export right now, you must adhere to the latest strict enforcement rules to avoid customs rejection:

• Mandatory Local Testing: The days of using standard Chinese CNAS reports or skipping tests are over. Your product samples must be physically tested in an EAEU-accredited laboratory to generate a valid report for the declaration.

• Strict Applicant Rules: The EAEU representative holding your declaration assumes full legal liability. The authorization agreement between you and your representative usually requires notarization.

• Dynamic QR Codes: Since mid-2025, many products (especially machinery and consumer goods) must feature an encrypted dynamic QR code on their nameplate or packaging. Customs officers scan this code to instantly verify the declaration's authenticity in the government database.

• Accurate EAC Marking: The EAC mark must be clearly affixed to the product or its packaging, with a minimum height of 5mm. Incorrect labeling is a common reason for goods being held at the border.