ImportImport bans and restrictions

Import bans and restrictions

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In general terms, there are no restriction in international trade. However, international trade transactions may be subject to some prohibitions and restrictions established exclusively in the national law or for the purpose of complying with international treaties to which the Republic of Moldova is a party.

Such measures are aimed, in particular, at the followings:

  • observing public policy and accepted principles of morality
  • protecting human life and health, flora and fauna, implicitly, protecting animals, preventing transmission of diseases from animals to humans, ensuring safety of food of animal and non-animal origin intended for human consumption; ensuring protection against the introduction and spread of quarantine organisms harmful to plants or plant products; restricting or prohibiting the use of hazardous chemicals and preparations
  • preserving the cultural heritage of ethnic groups of the Republic of Moldova
  • ensuring environment protection
  • safeguarding the security of the state

All the goods, the entry and/or exit of which into/from the customs territory of the Republic of Moldova is prohibited by law, shall be classified as prohibited goods.

The goods shall be classified as restricted if special conditions or formalities have to be fulfilled upon the entry or exit thereof into/from the customs territory.

Where the entry or exit into/from the customs territory is only allowed if accompanied by a permissive act, the goods shall be classified as prohibited goods if not accompanied by such an act or if such act is not valid.

According to Article 18 (1) of Law no. 25 /04.03.2016 on the application of international restrictive measures, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration keeps a centralized record of all mandatory international restrictive measures in force, including those to which the Republic of Moldova has aligned or applied on its own initiative. See the international restrictive measures at (https://www.mfa.gov.md/ro/content/masuri-restrictive-internationale).


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The Information Point for External Trade is a national information tool for businesses engaged in international trade, for authorities, as well as for other stakeholders that will be able to access first-hand reliable information with respect to customs legislation; customs regimes and destinations; declaration, classification and origin of goods; permits, and the rules for border crossing concerning goods and transportation units.

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Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova

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The Trade Information Portal of the Republic of Moldova

Moldova Trade Information Portal (M-TIP) is designed to fulfil the commitments of the Republic of Moldova set forth in World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement (WTO TFA), Association Agreement with European Union (AA) and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). M-TIP aggregates and integrates Moldova’s regulatory information related to external trade and useful data for importers and exporters in an easily accessible manner. The aim is to provide transparency and predictability of trade regulations and procedures and in doing so, enhance compliance and reduce the costs of doing business for external trade.

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