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)
- RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
- $1,300–$2,200 (Estimate)
- Container
- $3,300–$5,100Recent market rate, as of Sep 30, 2026
- Estimated transit
- Typically 5–10 weeks
Shipping rates change often — these are estimates. Contact us for the current rate.
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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 $1,300–$2,200 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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