Harvesters, Rotary Tillers, and Hay Balers: Russian EAC (CU-TR) Certification Guide
I. Applicable Regulations and Certification Scope
Core Regulations
TR CU 010/2011: Safety requirements for agricultural machinery (such as harvesters, rotary tillers, and hay balers), covering structural strength, operational stability, and the effectiveness of protective devices, among other aspects.
TR CU 031/2012: Supplementary regulations applicable to trailers used in conjunction with tractors (e.g., rotary tiller mounting devices), though the primary machinery remains subject to TR CU 010/2011.

Certification Scope  
Harvesters: Includes combine harvesters, mowers, and other integrated machinery.  
Rotary Tillers: Soil tillage machinery, must comply with power transmission system and blade guard requirements.
Bale presses: Hay compression equipment, with a focus on hydraulic system safety and baling mechanism stability.  
Exclusions  
Used equipment (requires separate assessment of safety after refurbishment).  
Experimental prototypes and non-mass-produced custom equipment.  

II. Certification Process and Requirements  
1. Selection of Certification Scheme  
1C Scheme: Applicable to mechanised equipment produced in series, requiring annual factory audits and technical documentation (GOST standards or enterprise technical specifications).
2C Scheme: For single-batch exports, only sample testing and basic document review are required.  
9C Scheme: For small-scale production, streamlined process based on existing test reports.  
2. Required Document Checklist  
Technical Documents: Russian-language technical manuals, design drawings, and material lists.
Test Reports: Safety performance test reports issued by an EAEU-accredited laboratory (e.g., electromagnetic compatibility, mechanical strength).  
Quality Management Certification: ISO 9001 certificate (if applicable).  
Authorisation Documents: Business licence and authorisation agreement of the importer or agent within Russia.

3. Key Process Steps  
Step    Content  
1. Product Classification    Confirm the applicable regulations for the mechanical type (TR CU 010/2011 or TR CU 031/2012)  
2. Sign Agency Agreement    Designate a legal entity within Russia as the applicant  
3. Sample Testing    Complete safety performance testing at a certified laboratory  
4. Factory Audit (1C Scheme)    Verify production conditions and quality control systems
5. Certificate Registration    Complete EAC certificate registration on the Eurasian Economic Commission's official website

III. Certification Cycle and Validity Period
Cycle: The standard process takes approximately 4–8 weeks (the 1C scheme extends to 8–12 weeks due to factory audits).
Validity Period:
1C Scheme: Up to 5 years (annual supervisory audits required).
2C Scheme: Valid for a single batch only, with no fixed validity period.

IV. Compliance Risks and Mitigation Recommendations  
Common Risks  
Technical documents not provided in Russian, leading to audit rejection.  
EAC mark not affixed or mark specifications not compliant (minimum height ≥5mm).

Optimisation Strategies  
Pre-review: Have technical documents pre-reviewed by a professional institution (e.g., Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd.).
Localised support: Commission a Russian agent to handle document translation and registration procedures.  
5. Reference Cases and Service Providers  
Case: A domestically produced combine harvester completed certification via Scheme 1C, taking 10 weeks and costing approximately 60,000 yuan (including factory audit).  
Certification Body: Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd. specialises in product certification and testing for Russia and Eurasian Economic Union countries and serves as the Chinese representative office of the Russian Testing and Certification Group.