Armenia set to join unified EAEU customs transit system

Armenia is preparing to sign a new agreement on a unified customs transit system under the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which also covers goods from third-party countries.

According to Armenian media reports cited by Caliber.Az, the Armenian Cabinet approved the draft agreement during its Thursday session. The document has now been submitted to President Vahagn Khachaturyan for formal signing.

The agreement establishes the foundational principles for customs transit procedures within the EAEU. Key provisions include the introduction of a unified electronic transit declaration system, acceptance of financial guarantees for customs duties, and simplified procedures for approved carriers classified as authorised economic operators within the union.

Additionally, the agreement provides for the use of navigation seals to monitor cargo movement and calls for the mutual recognition of customs inspections across all EAEU member states.

Speaking at the government meeting, Eduard Akopian, chairman of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee, highlighted the agreement’s significance. He noted that it would enhance the EAEU’s overall transit potential and could substantially increase Armenia’s own logistics capacity, especially if neighbouring Iran eventually joins the framework.

Akopian also revealed that negotiations are underway with Georgia to ensure the compatibility of navigation seal tracking during transit shipments destined for Russia. To that end, the Armenian Revenue Committee recently sent an official letter to Georgian counterparts, proposing joint coordination and pilot transit operations to test the system.

The Eurasian Economic Union currently includes Armenia, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

By Tamilla Hasanova