The customs and border authorities of Moldova and Romania have agreed on additional measures designed to speed up the passage of freight through the busiest border crossings. These measures include reorganizing inspection procedures, redistributing traffic flows, and strengthening coordination between agencies to reduce lines and increase border capacity.
The Customs Service is preparing to implement the Single Window system
An additional route has been established for transporting grain across the Moldovan-Romanian border: market participants can now use one of the border crossings, and trip authorization is now linked to an electronic booking system. The decision was made amid congestion at certain border crossings and may affect the logistics of agricultural shipments in the coming days.
Customs is completing operational preparations for the rollout of new procedures governing the declaration, inspection and clearance of international mail, with staff training now underway ahead of the November 1 launch. The changes also involve updated digital workflows and closer coordination with postal operators, while additional tax and fee measures tied to cross-border purchases are set to follow.
From October 26 to 30, the Customs Service will assess the time required to clear cargo at the Leuşeni and Chișinău-1 border crossings
In Moldova, starting November 1, international B2C (Business-to-Consumer) mail shipments—specifically, orders placed by individuals from foreign sellers with a value of up to 150 euros—will be subject to a 20% VAT rate.
Moldova's Customs Service intends to continue simplifying and digitizing procedures to speed up cargo clearance and reduce business costs. In response to requests from business owners, authorities are also discussing solutions regarding problematic fees, agricultural exports, and accelerating the demarcation of state-owned land, where changes to the regulatory framework are long overdue.
Starting November 1, the state-owned enterprise "Moldovan Railways" will increase freight rates—including those for exports, imports, transit, and domestic shipments—by 15%
In Moldova, as part of a pilot project, two domestic customs checkpoints in Chișinau will operate on weekends as well, providing greater flexibility for economic operators
The Customs Service has published a guide on using the NCTS P6 Opt-in
In Moldova, the price of imported gasoline rose significantly in the first half of 2026: according to the regulator, prices trended upward for nearly the entire period, and by the end of June, a moderate decline was already being observed in the market. The report also highlights the impact of external factors on the cost of petroleum products and differences in price trends across various types of fuel.
The Customs Service reported an increase in budget revenues for the third week of September: collections exceeded both the previous week's figure and the target for the reporting period. At the same time, the statistics show significant volumes of customs declarations and border crossings, as well as contributions from individuals who imported goods in excess of the allowed limits.
Over the past week, the Customs Service transferred 950.1 million lei to the budget, which is 3.8% more than the previous week
The Customs Service reminded grain exporters of the rules for confirming preferential origin
Moldova's Customs Service will purchase a video surveillance system with body-worn cameras for 4.17 million lei
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