π²π© Chinese Car Import Certifications β 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.
Required certifications for Moldova
OTTS (Russia)
β Vehicle Type Approval- Issuer
- Rosstandart accredited bodies
- Cost
- $200β400
- Validity
- per model line
- Apply at
- origin
- β’ Required for new-vehicle registration in Russia
- β’ Most major Chinese OEMs maintain OTTS for top sellers
EAEU Conformity
β Eurasian Economic Union Conformity- Issuer
- EAEU member state accredited bodies
- Cost
- $150β350
- Validity
- per shipment
- Apply at
- origin
- β’ Covers Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia
Moldova-specific notes from our policy audit
- β’ Engine/body β€10yr
- β’ Personal VAT 0% (legislation postponed until EU accession)
- β’ Excise = fuel Γ displacement Γ age (2.0L/2yr β 37,800 MDL β β¬1,938)
- β’ EV excise 100% waiver
2026 policy change for Moldova
New customs law 2024; DCFTA 0% to EU; EU candidate 2024
Calculate total landed cost
See worked examples of full landed cost (including certification) for 8 popular Chinese cars to Moldova.
Moldova Total Cost Calculator βFull buyer's playbook
Certifications are one piece. The complete framework covers supplier verification, payment, scams, RoRo vs container.
Chinese Car Exports 2026 Buyer's Guide βThis 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 Β· Author: Dayong Fan (θ倧ε), Founder of AutoGlobalAI.