EUR.1
EUR.1 is a certificate of origin that grants tariff preferences where a trade agreement exists — but not for imports into Russia.
What is EUR.1?
EUR.1 is a certificate of the origin of goods that grants tariff preferences (reduced or zero duty) where a trade agreement exists between the countries concerned. It is issued in the exporter’s country.
If the goods genuinely originate in a partner country, a EUR.1 can lawfully reduce customs duty. Whether it helps depends entirely on whether the importing country has a preferential agreement with the country of origin.
How it works in practice
For imports into Russia a EUR.1 brings no relief: there is no free trade agreement between the EU and the EAEU, and goods from Europe pay the full tariff duty.
Within the EAEU, preferences are proven with their own forms — the CT-1 certificate for CIS countries and CT-2 for Serbia. Before asking a supplier for any certificate, we check which document would actually reduce the duty, so you are not asked for paperwork that serves no purpose.
EUR.1: frequently asked questions
Should a European supplier provide a EUR.1 for Russia?
No, it does not apply. Stating the country of origin on the invoice is enough; for certain goods, customs may ask for a general (non-preferential) certificate of origin.
Which certificates of origin give relief in Russia?
CT-1 for goods from CIS countries under the free trade zone agreement, CT-2 for Serbia, and certificates under the EAEU agreements with Vietnam and Iran. The certificate must be issued by an authorised body of the exporting country.
How does a certificate of origin differ from an origin declaration?
A certificate is issued by a chamber of commerce or the customs of the exporting country; a declaration is made by the exporter itself on the invoice. Preferences require a certificate; for ordinary clearance the country of origin in the documents is sufficient.
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