Quick Answer
Cheapest option
EMS
$35.62/kg
3-7 days
Fastest option
EMS
3-7 days
$35.62/kg
Duty-free under
$200
VAT / Sales Tax: 20%
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Data as of April 2026
Phone / documents (0.5 kg)
$26.72
EMS
3-7 d
Clothing 2kg
$51.67
EMS
Box 5kg
$89.08
EMS
Heavy 10kg
$149.64
EMS
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EMS Express
★ 2.5(340)Delivery Time
3–7 days
Estimated Price
$35.62
Rates are estimates based on published tariffs. Actual rates may vary depending on account type, surcharges, fuel adjustments, and package dimensions. Contact carriers directly for exact quotes.
Estimated arrival
May 19 — 25, 2026
Business days only (excludes weekends and holidays)
Rates aggregated from public carrier data, updated weekly. How we collect data
Below de minimis threshold, no duty!: $200 USD
| Carrier | Included | Premium | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | Yes ($100) | 2.5% | Basic coverage included. Extended up to $50,000 |
| FedEx | Yes ($100) | 2.8% | Declared value coverage. Max $50,000 per package |
| UPS | Yes ($100) | 2.7% | Declared value. Max $50,000. High-value surcharge above $5,000 |
| EMS | Yes ($50) | — | Basic SDR-based compensation only. No premium option |
| USPS | Yes ($5) | 3% | Priority Mail Express includes $100. Extra insurance up to $5,000 |
| Royal Mail | Yes ($50) | 2.5% | Consequential loss cover. Max £2,500 for international |
| Aramex | No | 3% | Optional insurance. Covers damage and loss |
| SF Express | Yes ($30) | 2% | Basic coverage included for declared value |
| DPD | Yes ($520) | — | Standard liability €520. No premium insurance option |
| Japan Post | Yes ($200) | — | Registered mail includes coverage up to 200 SDR |
| Carrier | Previous | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSEMS Express | $35.26 | $35.62 | +1% |
Compared to rates from 30 days ago
Indicative rates for common product categories
| Category | HS Code | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 85 | 0-10% |
| Clothing | 61-62 | 10-15% |
| Footwear | 64 | 10-15% |
| Food & Beverages | 01-24 | 0-15% |
| Machinery | 84 | 0-5% |
| Cosmetics | 33 | 5-15% |
| Books | 49 | 0% |
| Toys & Games | 95 | 5-15% |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on HS code. Use the calculator below for your specific item.
Serviciul Vamal al Republicii Moldova (Customs Service of Moldova). ASYCUDA World system. EU DCFTA (Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area) since 2014, duty-free access for many goods from EU. TVA (VAT) at 20% on imports. Moldovan leu (MDL) currency. EU accession candidate since 2022.
Small Eastern European country between Romania and Ukraine. EU DCFTA since 2014 means many EU goods enter duty-free. EU candidate since 2022, aligning customs rules with EU acquis. TVA at 20%. Chișinău customs is the main hub. DHL, FedEx available. Postal service (Poșta Moldovei), 1-2 weeks from EU, 2-4 weeks from other countries. Customs modernizing with EU support. Some corruption but improving. Transnistria (breakaway region) has separate unrecognized customs regime, goods to/from Transnistria face complications. Wine exports help subsidize import infrastructure.
Where to obtain documents
Certificate of origin: EUR.1 for EU DCFTA preferential trade. CIS FTA certificates. CEFTA certificate for regional trade. GUAM certificates. Issued by Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Import licenses: Required for firearms, explosives, pharmaceuticals, dual-use goods, and certain food products. ANSA (National Food Safety Agency) for food imports. Sanitary/veterinary certificates for animal products. Special regime for Transnistria region.
Limited direct trade data between CA and MD. Most shipping routes go via major logistics hubs in Europe, UAE, or Singapore.
Key imports into MD: Consumer goods, machinery, electronics. Key exports from CA: Petroleum, vehicles, machinery, gold, wood products, aluminum, aircraft parts, wheat, potash. EAEU members share customs rules. Detailed customs declaration required.
Based on shipper reports, delivery from CA to MD takes 7-21 days depending on the service. Express couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) offer faster delivery in 3-7 days. Accurate customs declarations are recommended to speed up the process.