Excise duty
Usually depends on engine type, displacement and vehicle age.
AutoStat guide · updated for 2026
Car customs in Moldova: taxes, costs and how the price is formed
The final cost depends on the vehicle, engine, production year, declared value and transport. Below is a clear explanation and an indicative customs-base estimate.
Indicative information · verify official rates before importing
Indicative estimator
Estimate the import cost
1Production year + Engine displacement, cm³
2Powertrain + Vehicle amount
3Estimated customs value + Estimated excise duty
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What makes up the cost
Customs clearance is not one single payment. The final amount may include several components based on the specific vehicle.
VAT
For vehicle positions covered by law, the calculator shows VAT as exempt; final treatment depends on classification.
Customs procedures
Administrative charges and declaration or broker costs may apply.
Transport
Transport can affect customs value depending on documents and the applicable regime.
Indicative estimator
Estimate the import cost
Enter the vehicle details, amount and currency. For EUR and USD the calculator automatically applies the official BNM rate and converts the amount to MDL.
Luxury vehicle tax is applied automatically from customs value. From MDL 600,000 the legal percentage is added without a manual checkbox.
Rates are loaded from the official 2026 dataset. Micro/mild-hybrid uses the normal category. Broker and registration costs are not included.
Estimated taxes
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Customs value
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Tariff code—
Estimated excise duty—
Supplementary tax—
VAT0 MDL
Broker and registration costs are not included. The result is indicative.
What to check before importing
Identify the vehicle
Year, engine, fuel and vehicle status affect the calculation.
Prepare documents
Keep the contract, invoice, vehicle papers and transport documents.
Check current rates
Rates and exemptions can change. Verify the official source before payment.
Keep separate costs separate
Customs clearance, transport, broker services and registration are different stages. Check what a “turnkey” price includes and what is paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
How much does car customs cost in Moldova?+
There is no single amount. It depends mainly on year, engine, fuel, customs value and the applicable regime.
Does the calculator show the exact final amount?+
No. It estimates the amount using the official 2026 dataset. Classification, documents and the applicable regime must be confirmed for the specific vehicle.
Is transport included?+
Transport can affect customs value, so keep the documents and confirm the applied calculation method.
Do electric cars have the same taxes?+
Not necessarily. Electric and hybrid vehicles use separate tariff codes and rules.
Verify current rates and rules in official Customs Service and Ministry of Finance documents. Open official source
Import starts with accurate information
Before buying, check the vehicle history by VIN and estimate import costs separately.
Check a VIN