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US to Moldova Car Import Calculator

Estimate the cost of importing a car from the USA to Moldova with customs duty, excise, VAT, ecological tax, shipping and local fee inputs.

US purchase and shipping

Winning bid or seller price before fees.

Buyer fee, documentation and US-side broker fees.

Yard or dealer to US export port.

Ocean to Constanta or Gdańsk, then overland to Chișinău.

Use 0 if you do not want to include cargo insurance.

Edit to match the rate used by your broker or bank.

Vehicle and Moldova rules

For EVs, use 0 unless you want to see the combustion comparison.

Broker, registration, transit or buffer costs you want included.

Landed cost, MDL
MDL 385,196
Estimated landed cost
Landed cost, USD
$21,519
USD to MDL rate
Moldova taxes + fees
MDL 166,816
Customs duty
MDL 10,919
Excise tax
MDL 85,447
VAT
MDL 62,949

Cost breakdown

Customs valueMDL 218,380
Customs dutyMDL 10,919
Excise taxMDL 85,447
VATMDL 62,949
Ecological taxMDL 2,500
Local feesMDL 5,000
Total taxes + feesMDL 166,816

Formula details

Tax age, years8
Base excise rate€0.85/cc
Customs duty formula5% × 218,380
Excise formula€0.85/cc × 2,000 × age ×2.6
VAT formula20% × (customs + duty + excise)

Official source links

Moldova Customs ServiceMoldova Tax Code

Estimated customs value: MDL 218,380. This is an unofficial planning estimate, not legal or customs advice. The calculation runs locally in your browser and does not upload your numbers.

About the US to Moldova Car Import Calculator

Use this US to Moldova car import calculator to estimate the landed cost of a car bought in the United States and cleared into Moldova. Add the auction price, US inland transport, ocean freight, insurance, engine size, age and USD to MDL rate to see customs duty on US-origin cars, the age-tiered excise in euro per cc, 20% VAT, the ecological tax and local fees. Everything runs in your browser.

US to Moldova Car Import Calculator features

  • 01

    Age-tiered excise formula

    Moldovan excise scales sharply with age: a car over 10 years old can pay more than triple the excise of a near-new one. The calculator multiplies the engine-tier base rate by an age coefficient so the number is realistic.

  • 02

    US-origin duty rate

    Cars imported from the USA do not qualify for the 0% EU preferential duty. The calculator uses a 5% typical rate on the customs value so the result matches what Moldovan brokers quote.

  • 03

    VAT and ecological tax included

    20% VAT is applied to customs value + duty + excise, and a simplified ecological tax is included, so the breakdown reflects the full set of line items the customs declaration usually has.

US to Moldova Car Import Calculator FAQ

How much does it cost to import a car from the USA to Moldova?
The total depends on the US purchase price, shipping, age, engine displacement and fuel type. The calculator estimates Moldovan customs duty, excise, 20% VAT, ecological tax and local fees from those inputs.
How is Moldovan car excise calculated?
It is a euro-per-cc rate that steps up with engine displacement, multiplied by an age coefficient. Cars up to 3 years old use the base rate, while 10+ year old cars can see coefficients above 3.
Does Moldova charge VAT on imported cars?
Yes, 20% VAT is applied to customs value + duty + excise. The calculator shows the VAT line in the breakdown.
Are electric cars exempt from import tax in Moldova?
Yes. Moldova's EV relief removes customs duty and excise on qualifying electric vehicles, leaving only VAT handling and local fees. The calculator reflects this when Electric is selected.
Is this an official Moldovan customs calculator?
No. It is an unofficial planning tool based on the Moldovan Customs Service and Tax Code. Always confirm the amount with a licensed customs broker.

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