π·π΄ Chinese Car Import Certifications β Romania 2026
Complete certification requirements for importing Chinese-made vehicles into Romania. Each certificate listed below covers issuing body, cost range, validity period, and where to obtain.
Required certifications for Romania
EU WVTA
β Whole Vehicle Type Approval- Issuer
- EU member state type approval authority
- Cost
- Included
- Validity
- permanent
- Apply at
- origin
- β’ Most Chinese OEM models for popular trims have EU WVTA already
- β’ Verify per model β IVA path is β¬1000-2500/vehicle
COC
β Certificate of Conformity- Issuer
- Manufacturer (under WVTA)
- Cost
- $50β100
- Validity
- per vehicle
- Apply at
- origin
- β’ Required for individual registration
- β’ Issued automatically if WVTA covers the trim
Romania-specific notes from our policy audit
- β’ RAR single-vehicle type approval 2-8 weeks + ITP inspection
- β’ No one-time eco stamp (Timbru de mediu repealed 2017)
2026 policy change for Romania
VAT 19% β 21% in 2025-08; new emission-based annual tax 2026; Chery entered 2025-07; BYD enters 2026 Q1
Calculate total landed cost
See worked examples of full landed cost (including certification) for 8 popular Chinese cars to Romania.
Romania 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 Romania. 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.