Import and export of goods

Detailed information on the procedure of import and export of goods to/from the Republic of Moldova by individuals is provided for in the following laws and regulations:

• Customs Code of the Republic of Moldova no. 1149 of 20/07/2000.
• Law of the Republic of Moldova no. 1569-XV of 20/12/2002 on the procedure of import and export of goods to/from the Republic of Moldova by individuals
• Government Decision no.1185 of 30/09/2003 on the approval of the Regulation on the procedure of import and export of goods to/from Moldova by individuals
• Order of the Customs Service no. 56-O of 21/02/2008 on the approval of the Regulation on customs clearance of goods moved across the customs border of the Republic of Moldova by individuals and of some standard forms

 

List of goods eligible to be imported duty-free into the Republic of Moldova by individuals

Code	Heading	Quantity
1	2	3
2203	Beer made from malt	5 litres
2204-2208 90	Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009; vermouth; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages	2 litres
2402	Cigars, cigarillos	50 pieces
	Cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes	200 pieces
27	Fuels	Fuels for the motor vehicle, provided that they are in the tanks of the vehicle by which the person enters the territory of the Republic of Moldova
42	Articles of leather: travel goods, handbags and similar containers	3 units,
43	Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof	1 unit
61	Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted.	3 units
62	Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted	3 units
64	Footwear	2 pairs
8471	Automatic data-processing machines and units thereof	1 unit
8520	Magnetic tape recorders, radio tape recorders, car radio recorders, audio players	1 unit
8521	Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner	1 unit
8525	Still image video cameras and other video camera recorders	1 unit
8525 20 910	Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus for cellular networks (mobile telephone)	2 units
90	Optical, photographic, cinematographic instruments and apparatus	1 unit in the group
91	Watches of all types	3 units
9004	Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other	4 units

The customs value of goods imported by individuals is determined pursuant to Government Decision approving the Regulation on the declaration of customs value of goods no. 974 of 16.08.2016.

ATTENTION! Import of second hand motor vehicle spare parts and accessories is prohibited!

Pursuant to Article 6 of the Law no. 1569 of 20.12.2002 "On the import and export of goods to/from the Republic of Moldova by individuals", individuals can take the following goods out of the territory of the Republic of Moldova:

• goods, irrespective of their value (including those sent as international postal consignments or unaccompanied baggage), without payment of any export duties, provided that they are declared according to relevant regulations and are not intended for commercial or production activity;
• goods (including those sent as international postal consignments or unaccompanied baggage) intended for commercial or production activity, the customs value of which does not exceed the amount of 100,000 euro, provided that economic policy measures are observed, with payment of export duties and declaration of goods as laid down in relevant regulations

Goods intended for commercial or production activity, the customs value of which exceeds the amount of 100,000 euro, can only be taken out of the territory of the Republic of Moldova according to the regulations in force by economic operators registered with the state registration authority as subjects of entrepreneurial activity.

Individuals are not allowed to take out of the Republic of Moldova equipment, vehicles used in production, except for equipment and vehicles intended for use in everyday life.

However, depending on whether you are visiting an EU or a non-EU Member State, the rules for taking goods into those states may be different. The rules for crossing the border with neighbouring countries are available at the following links:

1. Romania (EU) 

2. Ukraine