Starting February 2026, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will begin applying navigation seals to track cargo transportation. The decision was adopted by the Eurasian Economic Commission.

The project will be implemented in three phases over a total period of approximately 18 months.

The first phase will start on February 11, 2026, covering the transportation of sanctioned goods, as well as alcohol, tobacco, clothing, footwear, machinery, and other product categories. Control measures will primarily apply to road transport, and in certain cases to rail transport.

The timelines for the second and third phases have not yet been disclosed.

At the same time, the mechanism is already being tested in practice. From February 1, 2026, a pilot project has been launched requiring the mandatory use of navigation seals for the transportation of timber and wood products from Russia to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The list includes unprocessed and sawn timber, technical wood products, railway sleepers, and other товарные позиции under HS codes 4403, 4404, 4406, and 4407.

The introduction of navigation seals aims to increase transparency in transportation, combat illegal trade, and strengthen control over sensitive cargo flows. For foreign trade participants, this means the need to prepare in advance for new requirements and adjust logistics processes accordingly.