At the same time, the agency reminded that providing false information in the documents of origin or failure to comply with the supporting documents can be punished under Article 385 of the Customs Code with a fine from 2,000 to 15,000 lei.
Secondly, the erroneous declaration of origin as “wholly obtained in the Republic of Moldova”, if the value of the goods exceeds 8000 conventional units, is an offense punishable under Art. 248 par. (4) of the Criminal Code with a fine or imprisonment, as well as deprivation of the right to carry out certain economic activities.
“We want participants in foreign economic activities to fully benefit from the advantages offered by preferential regimes. But this is only possible if the rules of origin and the conditions underlying the simplified procedures are strictly observed. Correct information and prevention of errors are the key to safe and efficient international trade,” explained the agency’s position to CU Director Alexandru Jacub.
He also recalled that the CU RM remains open for dialog with the business environment and urged exporters to ask for advice if they have any uncertainties regarding the application of the rules of origin. The aim of these actions is to prevent misapplication of legal provisions and avoid possible sanctions or trade blockages.
According to Moldovan legislation, the Customs Service has the right to conduct follow-up checks of certificates and declarations of origin, including on the basis of requests from customs authorities of destination countries, within the framework of international administrative cooperation.
