The Customs Service has prepared a draft resolution on the approval of the Regulations on the procedure for customs clearance of international postal items. The document has been drawn up as part of the process of bringing the national regulatory framework into line with European Union standards.
Over 80 per cent of staff at the Moldovan Customs Service rated the level of respect and inclusion in the workplace, the organisational climate in terms of gender equality, and their sense of belonging and professional fulfilment as positive or very good.
Between 7 and 13 September, the Customs Service collected 955.15 million lei in taxes and duties, which were transferred to the state budget in respect of foreign trade operations.
Officers from the Cross-Border Crime Investigation Department of the General Inspectorate of the Border Police have uncovered a scheme to smuggle counterfeit cigarettes and ethyl alcohol.
Between 1 and 6 September 2026, revenue from the Customs Service to the state budget amounted to over 881.11 million lei, which is 121.6 per cent higher than the target figure for the reporting period.
As a result of the joint customs operation ROMOLUK 3, carried out in June and July 2026 with the participation of the customs authorities of the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine, more than 9.4 million cigarettes, over a tonne of other tobacco products and undeclared cash amounting to the equivalent of more than 670,000 euros were seized.
Between 24 and 31 August 2026, revenue from the Customs Service to the state budget totalled over 950.14 million lei, which is 25.3 per cent higher than the target for the reporting period.
Issues related to technical capabilities and the effectiveness of customs controls took center stage at a meeting between representatives of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova and representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) program.
From August 17 to 23, 2026, revenues from the Customs Service to the state budget totaled more than 915.65 million lei.
As part of the draft tax and customs amendments for next year, the Ministry of Finance has prepared several changes regarding customs procedures. Specifically, the Customs Service will be able to provide goods storage services at the temporary storage facilities and customs warehouses it manages.
