🇲🇩 Chinese Car Import Certifications — Moldova 2026

Complete certification requirements for importing Chinese-made vehicles into Moldova. Each certificate listed below covers issuing body, cost range, validity period, and where to obtain.

Region

Ex-Soviet

Steering

LHD

Max Age

10y

Emission

Not specified

Required certifications for Moldova

OTTS (Russia)

— Vehicle Type Approval

Issuer: Rosstandart accredited bodies
Cost: $200–400
Validity: per model line
Apply at: origin

• Required for new-vehicle registration in Russia
• Most major Chinese OEMs maintain OTTS for top sellers

EAEU Conformity

— Eurasian Economic Union Conformity

Issuer: EAEU member state accredited bodies
Cost: $150–350
Validity: per shipment
Apply at: origin

• Covers Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia

Moldova-specific notes from our policy audit

• Engine/body ≤10yr
• Personal VAT 0% (legislation postponed until EU accession)
• Excise = fuel × displacement × age (2.0L/2yr ≈ 37,800 MDL ≈ €1,938)
• EV excise 100% waiver

2026 policy change for Moldova

New customs law 2024; DCFTA 0% to EU; EU candidate 2024

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This page consolidates publicly available certification information for Moldova. Specific HS codes, vehicle trims, and shipping routes may have different requirements. Always confirm with a licensed customs broker before placing orders.

Last updated: 2026-05-27 · Author: Dayong Fan (范大勇), Founder of AutoGlobalAI.