Importing used Korean cars to Moldova
Moldova already shows real, active interest in Korean used cars — mobile.md runs a dedicated Korea-import cost calculator, and sauto.md (Moldova's classifieds marketplace) has a page specifically for cars sourced from Korea. There's no hard age cutoff on imports (lifted in 2021), and left-hand-drive Korean cars match Moldova's roads natively. EncarExport gives Moldovan buyers direct, self-serve access to Encar's full live catalogue and every car's official Korean inspection record, instead of a narrow local-importer shortlist.
Import rules - Moldova
- Vehicle age limit
- No age limit
- Steering
- Left-hand drive - all our Korean cars are LHD
- Duty & taxes
- No age-based import ban (lifted 1 January 2021) — instead, an excise tax scaled by engine size, age, and fuel type applies (hybrids get up to a 25% excise reduction, plug-in hybrids up to 50%), plus a 0.4% customs procedure fee (capped at 36,000 MDL) and a luxury tax on cars valued at 600,000 MDL or more. Confirm the exact figure for your specific car with us.
Rules verified 2026-09-05 · Regulations change - confirm the current rules with Moldova customs (or your broker) before you buy.Sources: mobile.md — Car Import Cost Calculator South Korea to Moldova, AUTOHUB.md — Customs calculator, moldovalive.md — right-hand-drive requirements / 2026 diaspora exemption, CarTurf — Register a car in Moldova, Ballast Markets — Port of Constanța, logos-pres.md / businessdaily.md — 2026 diaspora vehicle-import exemption
- There's no hard age cutoff on car imports — Moldova lifted its previous 10-year import ban on 1 January 2021. Older cars simply pay more excise tax, scaled by engine size, age, and fuel type, rather than being blocked outright.
- Separately, Moldovan citizens returning from abroad can bring in one personal car duty-free under a 2026 diaspora exemption — but that program is capped at cars 10 years old or newer, worth under 550,000 MDL, with an engine under 3,000cm³. This is a narrow personal-use exemption, not the general import rule — most buyers should plan around the standard excise-based structure above, not this program.
- Moldova drives on the right and left-hand-drive is the standard, native configuration — every Korean domestic car already qualifies with no conversion needed.
Shipping from Korea
Busan, Korea → Constanța (Romania)
- Estimated shipping (per car)
- $2,000–$3,000 (Estimate)
- Estimated transit
- Typically 5–10 weeks
Shipping rates change often — these are estimates. Contact us for the current rate.
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Ports & destination cities
192,228 cars that fit Moldova’s rules
Browse carsLive stock that meets Moldova’s import age rule, shipped from Korea with the official inspection record. Priced in your local currency.
AvailableHyundai Santa Fe (MX5) 1.6 2WD Hybrid Calligraphy
Calligraphy
2025/02 · 2025 model · 8,161 km · Hybrid
AvailableMercedes-Benz E-Class W213 Diesel
2016/12 · 2017 model · 109,254 km · Diesel
AvailableHyundai Ioniq 5 Electric Prestige
Prestige
2024/06 · 2025 model · 65,436 km · Electric
AvailableHyundai Santa Fe (MX5) 2.5T 2WD Gasoline Prestige
Prestige
2024/07 · 2024 model · 35,464 km · Gasoline
AvailableHonda Accord 2.0T Gasoline
2018/11 · 2018 model · 69,801 km · Gasoline
AvailableHyundai Elantra (CN7) 1.6 Gasoline
2024/06 · 2024 model · 21,924 km · Gasoline
AvailableLand Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0 Diesel
2018/08 · 2018 model · 116,644 km · Diesel
AvailableBMW 5 Series (G30) Hybrid
2021/03 · 2021 model · 32,488 km · Hybrid
AvailableKia Sorento 2.2 4WD Diesel Prestige
Prestige
2023/11 · 2024 model · 59,602 km · Diesel
AvailableKia Niro Plus Electric
2022/06 · 2023 model · 136,450 km · Electric
AvailableKia Morning (JA) Gasoline
2019/06 · 2019 model · 38,847 km · Gasoline
AvailableGenesis GV80 2.5T AWD Gasoline
2023/09 · 2023 model · 94,236 km · Gasoline
AvailableGenesis GV70 2.2 AWD Diesel
2021/09 · 2021 model · 123,397 km · Diesel
AvailableHyundai Genesis DH AWD Gasoline
2016/06 · 2016 model · 187,468 km · Gasoline
AvailableRenault Korea Grand Koleos 1.5 2WD Hybrid
2024/11 · 2025 model · 23,000 km · Hybrid
AvailableKia Ray Gasoline Deluxe
2019/05 · 2019 model · 99,303 km · Gasoline
AvailableBMW X5 (G05) AWD Diesel
2025/07 · 2025 model · 4,600 km · Diesel
AvailableKia K8 3.5 2WD Gasoline Noblesse
Noblesse
2022/08 · 2023 model · 42,185 km · Gasoline
AvailableHyundai Casper Gasoline
2022/09 · 2023 model · 30,381 km · Gasoline
AvailableKia Carnival Gasoline
2023/09 · 2023 model · 44,684 km · Gasoline
AvailableMercedes-Benz S-Class W223 AWD Gasoline
2023/12 · 2024 model · 49,977 km · Gasoline
AvailableHyundai Santa Fe 2.2 4WD Diesel
2016/09 · 2017 model · 80,737 km · Diesel
AvailableKG Mobility Rexton Sports 2.2 4WD Diesel Noblesse
Noblesse
2018/12 · 2019 model · 120,733 km · Diesel
AvailableAudi Q7 (4M) Diesel
2022/03 · 2022 model · 81,909 km · Diesel
Frequently asked questions
- Can I import a used car from Korea to Moldova?
- Yes - Moldova allows imported used cars with no age limit. Every car we export is left-hand drive, exactly as Moldova requires.
- How long does shipping from Korea to Constanța (Romania) take?
- Typically 5-10 weeks by sea from Busan, depending on the sailing schedule.
- How much does shipping cost?
- RoRo shipping runs about $2,000–$3,000 per car. That is an estimate that varies by vehicle size and season - contact us for a firm quote.
- Do you handle export paperwork and customs?
- Yes. We handle the Korea-side export de-registration, the documents, and booking your shipping. Import duty and customs clearance in Moldova are the buyer's responsibility, and we provide every document you need for them.
- Do I need an account to buy?
- No account is needed. Browse the full catalogue freely and message us on WhatsApp about any car you like.
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