Belarus is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, so clearing a car from Canada here follows the common EAEU rules rather than a standalone national tariff. This sets Belarus apart from non-union countries: once cleared, the vehicle legally circulates across the entire EAEU customs territory. Below we break down how the payment is calculated, how import by an individual differs from commercial import, what ePTS is and which documents you need. Canada Motor House pre-calculates the whole chain in advance.

1. The EAEU: what it means for import into Belarus

The Eurasian Economic Union brings together Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. Within the union there is a single customs territory and a common customs tariff (EAEU CCT). For the buyer this means two important things: the payment is calculated under union-wide rules, and a car cleared in Belarus then moves across the whole union without a second customs procedure. This is why Belarus is often chosen as an entry point for vehicles from Canada.

2. Unified rate for individuals versus commercial import

For individuals importing a car for personal use, a unified customs rate (a combined customs payment) applies. Its amount depends on three factors: engine displacement in cubic centimetres, the age of the car and its customs value. Because of this, there is no universal figure — the calculation is always individual.

  • Engine displacement — the larger the cubic capacity, the higher the payment.
  • Vehicle age — new, recent and older cars fall into different tariff groups.
  • Customs value — the base from which the payment is calculated.

Commercial import (through a legal entity, for resale) is calculated differently: the EAEU CCT rate applies, plus VAT and a recycling fee. This regime is usually more expensive for a single car but is required for batches and business imports.

3. ePTS — the electronic vehicle passport

After clearing customs, an ePTS is issued for the car — an electronic vehicle passport common across the EAEU. It replaces the paper title and contains data about the vehicle, its specifications and the payments made. Without a properly issued ePTS you cannot register the car in Belarus, so this step is critical. Canada Motor House handles the ePTS and the recycling fee for you.

4. Documents and the clearance procedure

To clear a car from Canada in Belarus, you will typically need:

  • Export documents from Canada (title, bill of sale, invoice).
  • A bill of lading or CMR — proof of transport.
  • The recipient's passport (for an individual) or incorporation documents (for a legal entity).
  • Documents to determine the customs value.

Next, a declaration is filed, the customs payment is made, the ePTS and recycling fee are issued, after which the car can be registered.

5. Timelines and logistics

Sea shipping from Canada to a European port takes roughly 4–7 weeks, followed by overland transport to Belarus. The approximate cost of sea shipping by container or ro-ro usually falls within a range of 1,500–3,500 USD depending on the size of the vehicle and the route. Customs clearance with a full set of documents is quick — the bottleneck is precisely the logistics and paperwork preparation.

6. The role of Canada Motor House

Canada Motor House selects the car or vehicle in Canada, checks its history, arranges export and sea shipping, pre-calculates the customs payment based on parameters (engine displacement, age, value) and handles the ePTS and recycling fee in Belarus. Final prices for vehicles are on request, because every calculation is individual.

Leave a request at canadamotorhouse.ca — we will make an individual customs calculation for your car and engine displacement before you even buy, so you know the final amount for sure.