Belarus and Russia have created a working group on the implementation of the Goods Delivery Expectation Confirmation System (SPOT). Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Yury Seliverstau stated this in an interview with Belarusian television.
“Today, when we produce our goods, we already have established mechanisms for payment, delivery, and logistics. We understand that we do not really have a border as such. And now we need to ensure that the introduction of this system, which is being implemented with the good intention of protecting domestic producers, does not become an additional barrier that requires goods to be checked at the border and extra resources to comply with all of this. It should not become an obstacle — which our producers fear — to buying Belarusian goods because of the entire chain of approvals required for their import,” he said.
SPOT is expected to begin operating in Russia on June 1, 2026. Importers will have to notify tax authorities in advance about upcoming imports of goods from EAEU countries. After entering the information into the electronic system, a “pass” will be issued, which vehicle drivers must present to inspection teams. If the information does not match, the vehicle may be sent for additional inspection. After receiving the goods, importers will have to close the shipment in the electronic system. SPOT is intended to prevent manipulation with VAT and other taxes, but it complicates deliveries from Belarus to Russia.
“An agreement has been reached with the Russian Federation that a working group has been created consisting of representatives of the Belarusian side, the Ministry of Taxes and Duties, and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian side. A number of actions and a plan have been outlined. They need to be carried out so that this system organically integrates into our system of control and traceability. And so that we benefit from it. Technically, of course, everything needs to be worked out and done so that it functions as intended and does not become another barrier,” the ambassador added.
