Moldova IT Equipment Import Requirements

The ICT industry in Moldova is rapidly developing, increasing domestic demand for foreign IT equipment in data centres, manufacturing, and R&D.

That’s a favourable opportunity for equipment importers, distributors, and manufacturers to scale to Moldova.

However, before importing IT equipment to Moldova, you may need to collaborate with a technology IOR to help with regulatory compliance.

Let’s dive into the IT equipment import requirements in Moldova and how Blackthorne simplifies the import procedures.

Import Requirements for Importing IT Equipment to Moldova

Here are the technical regulations, customs, and compliance requirements to fulfill when importing technology equipment to Moldova:

1. Electrical Safety and EMC Regulations

The National Accreditation Center of Moldova (MOLDAC) under the Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure is the regulatory agency for electrical safety and EMC directives.

Products rated above 50 VAC and below 1000 VAC (75VDC to 1500 VDC) must be tested for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility.

For conformity, importers must:

Ensure equipment is tested by a MOLDAC-accredited lab and meets national safety and EMC standards
Affix the SM conformity mark and obtain a Certificate of Conformity before placing your item on the market

2. Telecom and Wireless Regulations

The National Service for Radio Frequencies Management is responsible for ensuring the quality of electronic communication services and effective radio frequencies use and electromagnetic compatibility.

Radio and telecommunication equipment requires type approval based on the technical regulations (GD 1274/2007).

Here are the steps importers should take to ensure compliance:

Submit technical documentation to an accredited body for testing and obtain a Type Examination Certificate from the Certification Body of Telecommunications and Informatics Products (OC TIP)
Provide a Declaration of Conformity as proof of compliance

3. Energy Efficiency Regulations

The Energy Efficiency Agency (AEE) implements Moldova’s renewable energy and energy efficiency policies.

Imported technology must comply with energy labelling (A-G scale) and eco-design requirements.

For compliance, importers must display energy labels on a scale of A-G, where Class A (green) implies the most energy efficient and Class G (red) the least effective

4. WEEE/E Regulation

Electrical and electronic products importers (producers) must register with the Moldovan Ministry of Environment and organise the treatment, collection, and recycling of WEEE.

Additionally, the importers should:

Organise take-back and recycling schemes independently or via collective systems
Record EEE volumes placed on the market, collected, and treated
Comply with the separate collection, transportation, and disposal rules under national waste regulations

5. Required Documentation

You must submit the following documents to facilitate customs clearance:

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading/airway bill
Terminal handling receipts
Certificate of origin (especially when seeking preferential tariffs)
Technical documentations (e.g., declarations of conformity, technical specifications, user manuals)
Applicable import licences, approvals, and certifications

6. Customs Requirements

Here are the customs requirements to fulfill as an importer:

Register with Moldovan customs
Submit customs declarations electronically (at least an hour before your goods’ arrival), or in writing (within 72 hours of arrival)
Provide a customs declaration for each commercial invoice
Ensure every customs declaration has an accompanying original commercial documentation
Pay import duties before submitting customs declarations

7. Duties and Taxes

The main taxes to pay in Moldova include:

Customs duties: The Average customs duty range is 4% to 7.9%, depending on the HS classification of equipment.

VAT: The standard VAT is 20%

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Why Import with Blackthorne IOR

Moldova’s excessive authorisation requirements and complex licensing procedures can make importing into the country costly and time-consuming.

Here are the three main ways Blackthorne IOR helps cut costs and deliver equipment on time while remaining compliant:

Streamlined Equipment Testing and Licensing

As global export licensing consultants, we identify testing and licensing requirements to prepare relevant test reports and declarations, simplifying the licensing process.

End-to-End Import Compliance

We ensure adherence to all import requirements throughout the global supply chain to mitigate the risk of non-compliance and eliminate unnecessary expenses.

Coordinated Logistics Management

From the country of origin to the last mile delivery, we optimise routes, track your equipment status, and sync with the consignee to ensure a safe and timely importation.

Import into Moldova with Blackthorne IOR Services

So if you are looking to expand your business into Moldova, we’re your solution.

Reach us via call or email sales@blackthorneit.com to initiate your import transactions.

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