Russian State Duma approves bill on SPOT system for monitoring EAEU imports

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The Russian State Duma has passed in the first reading a bill to launch the national Supply Confirmation System (SCS), aimed at enhancing control over imports from Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries and increasing transparency in trade.

The new mechanism is being developed as part of a program to legalize certain sectors of the economy and is intended to combat shadow business practices and reduce the share of counterfeit products on the market.

According to the Ministry of Finance press service, the system will start functioning fully from June 1, 2026. Currently, the Federal Tax Service is already testing the platform: since April 6, companies and individual entrepreneurs can voluntarily join the SCS trial.

The system will include two main components: an electronic document confirming an upcoming delivery and a security deposit. Under the proposed procedure, an importer must submit a special notification of the planned delivery no later than two days before the import, followed by a security deposit equal to the amount of expected indirect taxes.

After an automatic data check, the delivery will be assigned a QR code, which the carrier can present to controlling authorities if necessary.

Companies with a high level of tax discipline will be granted exemptions: honest market participants who have confirmed their fiscal reliability may be exempted from the obligation to make a security deposit.

The Ministry of Finance emphasizes that the launch of the SCS will increase the collection of indirect taxes on imports from EAEU countries and create fairer competitive conditions between Russian manufacturers and foreign suppliers.

In the first stage, the system will apply to goods transported by road from EAEU countries to Russia. In the future, the government may expand its scope to other modes of transportation.

However, certain categories will be exempt from the new rules. Exceptions include currency, securities, oil, electricity, and goods transported by individuals for personal use.