Buying a Car in Germany and Importing It to MoldovaIf you’re planning to buy a car in Germany but are unsure about how to import it to Moldova, here are some important questions and issues you’ll need to address, including excise duty costs.
Legislative Aspects of Importing a Car
When importing a car into Moldova, you are required to pay excise duty. The amount of this duty directly depends on the car’s year of manufacture and engine size.
Starting January 1, 2017, amendments were made to the law regarding the customs duties that owners of cars purchased abroad must pay. Now, the duty is calculated in Moldovan Lei per cubic centimeter, rather than in euros. Additionally, cars older than 10 years cannot be imported into Moldova.
The new excise duty grid classifies cars into 7 categories:
For classic cars, a fixed import fee of 222,400 Lei (over 11,000 euros) is required.
If you wish to own a hybrid vehicle, you are eligible for a 50% reduction in the excise duty rate. For trucks, the excise duty is 20% of the vehicle’s price, in addition to the VAT.
The most advantageous option for importing cars in Moldova right now is for gasoline and diesel cars with engines up to 1500 cc. In this case, customs clearance will cost you approximately 1,000 euros.
To calculate the exact cost of customs clearance, you can use a special calculator where you enter the car’s year of manufacture, engine type, and price.
How to Choose Professional Help
If you don’t want to handle the process of selecting a vehicle abroad or bringing it into your country, it’s best to consult professionals. They can help you find a vehicle that meets your specifications, personally inspect it for any defects, gather complete information about the car, and provide it to you. They will also take care of preparing all necessary documents for customs clearance.
Legislative Aspects of Importing a Car
When importing a car into Moldova, you are required to pay excise duty. The amount of this duty directly depends on the car’s year of manufacture and engine size.
Starting January 1, 2017, amendments were made to the law regarding the customs duties that owners of cars purchased abroad must pay. Now, the duty is calculated in Moldovan Lei per cubic centimeter, rather than in euros. Additionally, cars older than 10 years cannot be imported into Moldova.
The new excise duty grid classifies cars into 7 categories:
- Cars younger than 2 years
- Cars 3-4 years old
- Cars 5-6 years old
- Cars 7 years old
- Cars older than 8 years
- Cars older than 9 years
- Cars 10 years old
For classic cars, a fixed import fee of 222,400 Lei (over 11,000 euros) is required.
If you wish to own a hybrid vehicle, you are eligible for a 50% reduction in the excise duty rate. For trucks, the excise duty is 20% of the vehicle’s price, in addition to the VAT.
The most advantageous option for importing cars in Moldova right now is for gasoline and diesel cars with engines up to 1500 cc. In this case, customs clearance will cost you approximately 1,000 euros.
To calculate the exact cost of customs clearance, you can use a special calculator where you enter the car’s year of manufacture, engine type, and price.
How to Choose Professional Help
If you don’t want to handle the process of selecting a vehicle abroad or bringing it into your country, it’s best to consult professionals. They can help you find a vehicle that meets your specifications, personally inspect it for any defects, gather complete information about the car, and provide it to you. They will also take care of preparing all necessary documents for customs clearance.