Before supplying tyres to the EAEU, identify the tyre type, intended vehicle and use, then match each model and size to the relevant component entry in TR CU 018/2011. Annex 10 sets different requirements and assessment routes for different tyre groups. For Russia, check Chestny ZNAK digital marking separately against the product description and applicable codes.
Identify the tyre and the vehicle it is designed for
Start with the manufacturer's intended use and the condition of the tyre as supplied. Keep new road tyres, temporary-use spare tyres, retreaded tyres and used tyres in separate rows. Record the intended vehicle category from the application data. Annex 1 of TR CU 018/2011 distinguishes, among others, category M passenger vehicles, category N goods vehicles, category O trailers and the relevant category L vehicles.
Use the actual vehicle and operating environment to interpret a description such as off-road. A tyre marketed for an off-road-capable passenger vehicle needs to be assessed against its intended road-vehicle application. A product designed for agricultural machinery or equipment used solely at an industrial site calls for a separate scope check. Ask the manufacturer for the intended vehicle category, construction and conditions of use before applying a road tyre entry.
Match each product family to Annex 10
Annex 10 has separate entries for pneumatic tyres for passenger cars and their trailers, tyres for light goods vehicles, trucks, their trailers, buses and trolleybuses, and tyres for motorcycles, scooters, quadricycles and mopeds. These groups have certification entries. Annex 10 also distinguishes temporary-use spare tyres and retreaded pneumatic tyres for cars and their trailers. Check the exact entry before selecting the scheme and test evidence.
Keep the conformity question separate from the condition of a tyre that has already been in use. A used tyre and a product manufactured through a documented retreading process require different identification. For a shipment of retreaded tyres, collect the retreader's details and production evidence. For used tyres, confirm the applicable product and import rules for the goods as described before quoting or booking freight.
Check which UN Regulations and requirements the relevant Annex 10 entry references. The evidence for a passenger car tyre and for a truck tyre may follow different technical requirements. Record any special application, such as a temporary-use spare or winter tyre designed for studs, so it is included in the scope review.
Build a model and size matrix before selecting samples
- Record the brand, commercial model, complete size designation, tread pattern and manufacturing site.
- Include the construction, such as radial or diagonal, the load index, speed symbol, and single or dual fitment where relevant.
- Identify intended vehicles and applications. Flag retreads, temporary spares and special-use versions separately.
- Collect sidewall photographs, drawings or specifications, existing test reports and any UN type-approval evidence for the exact tyre types.
Check that the designations on the sidewall agree with the evidence. Two sizes under one trade name can have different constructions or ratings. Even within one nominal size, a different load index can correspond to a different version. Ask the certification body which variants the existing evidence covers and which samples are needed before grouping them for assessment.
Plan assessment and verify the documents before dispatch
- Define the tyre groups, factories, model ranges and intended EAEU destinations.
- Check the applicable entries, assessment forms and eligibility of the applicant for serial production or the specific batch.
- Review existing approvals and reports against the actual sizes and applicable requirements. Agree the sample and evidence plan with the assessor.
- Check the resulting document and any annex against the sidewalls, invoice and shipment list before dispatch.
The supplier provides tyre design and production information. The importer confirms the shipment and market details. An accredited certification body makes the decision where certification applies. Reestr Garant can help structure the model matrix, identify open questions and coordinate the assessment work. The quote depends on the number of tyre types and sites, the evidence already available, additional testing and sample logistics, and any production assessment required by the selected scheme.
Check Russian digital marking as a separate workstream
Russia's tyre traceability rules under Government Resolution 1958 identify goods subject to digital marking. Compare the description, EAEU customs commodity code and applicable Russian product classification with the current list. Check those criteria for the actual goods, including new, retreaded or used condition and intended application. Confirm the position for non-road tyre types separately from their EAEU conformity assessment.
Where the marking rules apply, agree who will manage the product catalogue record, obtain the identification codes, apply them and submit the required information in Chestny ZNAK. Coordinate that work with the importer and customs broker. A traceability code identifies the item in the Russian monitoring system. The conformity documentation addresses safety requirements for the assessed tyre type. Record both checks against the shipment.
Frequently asked questions
Can one certificate cover several tyre sizes?
The answer depends on the type definition, evidence and scheme. Provide the size, construction, load index and speed symbol for each version so the certification body can confirm the scope.
Can a UN approval support EAEU tyre certification?
It may support the assessment. Check the applicable UN Regulation and approval details against Annex 10, the actual tyre type and the evidence required by the selected scheme.
Do retreaded tyres follow the new tyre route?
Annex 10 has a separate entry for retreaded pneumatic tyres for cars and their trailers. Identify the actual product and check that entry before choosing the assessment and evidence.
Does EAC conformity cover Chestny ZNAK marking?
Check them separately. EAEU conformity addresses the applicable safety requirements. Russian digital marking applies where the product meets the current traceability criteria.
Compare the certificate and declaration routes and check what evidence applies to your product.