The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) issued Recommendation No. 29 dated October 28, 2025, which clarifies what should be understood by an electronic trading platform when performing customs operations within the EAEU.
The document is intended for the member states of the Union and introduces common criteria for determining electronic platforms through which individuals can purchase goods subject to customs clearance.
According to the recommendation, an electronic trading platform is a software and hardware complex or information and telecommunication system that provides:
- sale of goods to an individual under a purchase and sale agreement (in the format of a public offer);
- organization of delivery of the purchased goods;
- providing information about the price in accordance with the seller's offer;
- payment for the goods with the completion of the final settlement documents.
Thus, electronic trading platforms include not only websites and marketplaces, but also mobile applications and specialized programs that are integrated with payment and logistics systems.
The recommendation will begin to apply from October 30, 2025, but not earlier than the date of entry into force of the Protocol on Amendments to the Treaty on the Customs Code of the EAEU.
Experts note that these clarifications will help to unify the rules of interaction between customs authorities and online platforms, reduce the administrative burden and eliminate ambiguous interpretation of terms when making cross-border online purchases.
