Verified as of 11/06/2026
Import & Export in Belarus
Belarus is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), sharing a single customs territory with Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. Goods move freely within the union without customs duties.
EAEUcustoms union member
0%duty within EAEU
20%import VAT
160+trading partners
EAEU Customs Union
- Free movement of goods between Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan
- Common external customs tariff (CET) for imports from outside the union
- Single customs declaration valid across all EAEU countries
- No border customs controls within the EAEU
- Technical regulations harmonised across member states
Key Belarusian Exports
ProductShare of exports
Petroleum products~18%
Potash fertilisers~12%
Machinery & equipment~15%
Food products (dairy, meat)~14%
Chemical products~10%
IT & software services~6%
Import Customs Procedure
- Classify goods using the EAEU Commodity Nomenclature (TN VED)
- Determine applicable duty rate and VAT (typically 20%)
- Submit customs declaration via the electronic system (TKS)
- Pay customs duties and VAT before or at release
- Goods released within 1–2 working days if documents are complete
Sanctions Since 2022
Since February 2022, Belarus is subject to EU, US and UK sectoral sanctions that restrict trade in certain goods:
- Dual-use and military goods — broadly prohibited
- Luxury goods imports from sanctioning countries — prohibited
- Potash exports to EU — restricted
- Technology, electronics, vehicles — significant restrictions
Trade continues primarily through Russia, China, the Middle East and African markets.
Official Resources
- customs.gov.by — State Customs Committee
- eaeunion.org — Eurasian Economic Union portal
- mfa.gov.by — Ministry of Foreign Affairs – trade agreements