The Belarusian Government made important changes in the legal framework, which regulates transport import and operation in Belarus — this provision was signed by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin. In particular, the existing temporary compliance procedure for cars has been adjusted to stipulate the maximum number of vehicles that legal entities may import into Belarus from other countries during the year without vehicle type approval. It applies to automobiles with internal combustion engines and electric motors of the same type. However, the changes do not affect vehicles imported by natural persons for individual use.
The press service of the Industry Ministry explained that the prerequisites for adopting the document were the need to protect the EAEU market from unsafe products and to ensure comparable access conditions for the equipment manufactured in Belarus and imported into the domestic automotive market. In addition, the decision was made following the proposal to improve the economic conditions, which was identified by members of the BelAPP, the Republican Association of Industrial Enterprises.
“It is important to stress that the provision does not stipulate additional measures of non-tariff regulation that may limit the domestic market of Belarus. This regulatory legal act adjusts the mechanism of temporary (till December 31th, 2027) requirements already in force in the country and the approval procedure for certain wheeled vehicles,” the press service noted.
In fact, the provision allows legal entities to import a certain number of automobiles of the same type from other countries during a calendar year without the need for vehicle type approval — the document, which certifies the vehicle’s compliance with the requirements of the EAEU technical regulations.
“Belarus’ Industry Ministry is confident that this regulation will create the environment to saturate the market with safe and eco-friendly cars. The introduction of a ‘transition’ period for businesses is particularly important — it will allow car dealerships to adapt their work procedures to the new requirements for obtaining approval documents, including for electric vehicles (EV) and ensure smooth transition to stricter requirements for conformity procedures for all automobiles in general. Undoubtedly, it will increase the level of product safety in the domestic market,” the press service emphasised.
Thus, the measures being introduced will not apply to EV in 2025.
The Industry Ministry also listed the advantages of the changes, “The benefits of the provision are obvious: it will create conditions for safe EV market in Belarus due to the need to comply with international patterns and EAEU requirements, and it will also regulate the procedures for importing vehicles for legal entities, which will develop business and stimulate investments. Another advantage is the improvement of environmental safety by increasing the share of EV on the market and ensuring the compliance of requirements with the Customs Union’s Technical Regulation ‘On Safety of Wheeled Vehicles’ (TR CU 018/2011).”
At the same time, the changes do not affect cars imported by individuals for personal use.
“Industry Ministry will continue developing innovative technologies and creating the environment for sustainable growth of the automotive sector in Belarus. The measures taken by the ministry are primarily aimed at strengthening the position of Belarus as a modern and safe centre of the automotive industry,” the press service added.
The press service of the Industry Ministry explained that the prerequisites for adopting the document were the need to protect the EAEU market from unsafe products and to ensure comparable access conditions for the equipment manufactured in Belarus and imported into the domestic automotive market. In addition, the decision was made following the proposal to improve the economic conditions, which was identified by members of the BelAPP, the Republican Association of Industrial Enterprises.
“It is important to stress that the provision does not stipulate additional measures of non-tariff regulation that may limit the domestic market of Belarus. This regulatory legal act adjusts the mechanism of temporary (till December 31th, 2027) requirements already in force in the country and the approval procedure for certain wheeled vehicles,” the press service noted.
In fact, the provision allows legal entities to import a certain number of automobiles of the same type from other countries during a calendar year without the need for vehicle type approval — the document, which certifies the vehicle’s compliance with the requirements of the EAEU technical regulations.
“Belarus’ Industry Ministry is confident that this regulation will create the environment to saturate the market with safe and eco-friendly cars. The introduction of a ‘transition’ period for businesses is particularly important — it will allow car dealerships to adapt their work procedures to the new requirements for obtaining approval documents, including for electric vehicles (EV) and ensure smooth transition to stricter requirements for conformity procedures for all automobiles in general. Undoubtedly, it will increase the level of product safety in the domestic market,” the press service emphasised.
Thus, the measures being introduced will not apply to EV in 2025.
The Industry Ministry also listed the advantages of the changes, “The benefits of the provision are obvious: it will create conditions for safe EV market in Belarus due to the need to comply with international patterns and EAEU requirements, and it will also regulate the procedures for importing vehicles for legal entities, which will develop business and stimulate investments. Another advantage is the improvement of environmental safety by increasing the share of EV on the market and ensuring the compliance of requirements with the Customs Union’s Technical Regulation ‘On Safety of Wheeled Vehicles’ (TR CU 018/2011).”
At the same time, the changes do not affect cars imported by individuals for personal use.
“Industry Ministry will continue developing innovative technologies and creating the environment for sustainable growth of the automotive sector in Belarus. The measures taken by the ministry are primarily aimed at strengthening the position of Belarus as a modern and safe centre of the automotive industry,” the press service added.
