EAEU approves framework for control of online purchases
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The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has established a legal framework enabling comprehensive monitoring of cross-border online purchases. The decision, announced on June 15, 2026, requires e-commerce platforms to share transaction data with customs authorities.
The Framework
The EAEU Commission approved a set of amendments to the Customs Code on June 15, 2026, introducing mandatory data sharing by e-commerce operators. The rules apply to all cross-border parcels valued under €200, covering an estimated 85% of online purchases in the bloc. Member states — Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan — must implement the provisions by January 1, 2027.
Data Requirements
Platforms must submit buyer and seller details, product descriptions, prices, and tracking numbers to a centralized EAEU database. Customs authorities will use the data for risk profiling and tariff collection. The EAEU estimates the system will process 1.2 billion transactions annually, up from 800 million in 2025.
Reactions
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Trade supported the move, citing improved tax compliance and consumer protection. However, the Association of Internet Commerce Companies in Kazakhstan warned that the rules could increase delivery times by 3–5 days and raise costs for small sellers. The EAEU said it will conduct a pilot test in Q4 2026.
What's Next
Member states are to transpose the amendments into national law by October 2026. It remains unclear how the system will handle data privacy concerns and whether smaller platforms will face disproportionate compliance costs.
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EAEU approves framework for control of online purchases
