The Federal Customs Service (FCS) of Russia has officially confirmed its status as the main controlling body of the new import traceability system (SPOT). Starting June 1, 2026, new rules for importing goods by road transport from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries will come into force. The agency has already prepared the regulatory framework to block violators directly at border checkpoints.

Grounds for returning cargo
According to the Order of the FCS of Russia No. 380 dated May 6, 2026, an official form of a directive obliging a cargo vehicle to immediately leave the territory of the Russian Federation has been approved. Inspectors will issue departure directives in three cases:

• The driver lacks a visualized link (a unique QR code).

• The document on the upcoming delivery of goods (DOPP) lacks the required status permitting entry.

• Identification of any discrepancies between the information specified in the DOPP electronic system and the actual data in the shipping documents provided by the carrier.

For Chinese food exporters sending cargo via overland transit through EAEU countries (for example, Kazakhstan or Belarus), this marks the beginning of a zero-tolerance period for errors in logistics documentation. Any inaccuracy in TN VED (HS) codes, batch weight, or requisite details will lead to the truck being forcibly turned back across the border. This threatens significant financial losses and food spoilage due to temperature regime violations during downtime.