Transit is a customs procedure where the goods are transported in the customs territory under customs supervision from one customs authority to another, with no import/export duties being levied and no measures of economic policy being applied, unless otherwise provided by law.
The transit timeframe is set by the customs authority, but cannot exceed eight calendar days from the date when the customs border was crossed. The transit timeframe can be extended by the proximate customs authority, at the written request (.docx, .pdf) of the carrier or his representative in circumstances provided by the Customs Code, by up to eight calendar days, including after the expiry of the initial timeframe.
Customs transit holder is the person under whose responsibility the transit takes place. When provided by law, the customs transit holder must submit a customs declaration to the customs authority of departure.
Goods prohibited in the Republic of Moldova, as well as restricted goods cannot be placed under customs transit procedure if the law regulating the transit of such goods was not followed.
In order to be placed under customs transit procedure, the goods must meet the following criteria:
a) be used for transit purpose solely;
b) be transported to the customs authority of destination within the timeframe set by the customs authority of departure, depending on the type of means of transport, distance, weather conditions etc.
Customs transit procedure is concluded when the goods are presented, along with supporting documents, to the customs authority of destination, in the intact condition, except for natural losses related to transportation and storage in good condition.
Types of transit
- National transit – when at least one internal customs authority is involved in the customs transit procedure.
- International transit – when only border customs authorities are involved in the customs transit procedure.
Legislation:
Customs Code of the Republic of Moldova no. 1149 / 20.07.2000
