United States to Moldova
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Commodity Specific Stipulations
There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to Moldova. If you plan to ship one of the commodities listed below, be sure to adhere to the following stipulations in order to avoid delays and holds at customs.
- Shipments of chemical products, independent on the Harmonized Tariff Code, the product itself must be labelled with a description of substances as well (for example list of ingredients, safety data sheets etc.), and the commercial invoice must contain a detailed product description.
An Export customs declaration and certificate of origin (copies) should be attached to the package or showed in IDIS, otherwise such shipments will be rejected by customs and returned back to the shipper.
- Data shipments require an invoice with the value of the CD-ROM or disk only.
- Data shipments require an invoice with the character of the USB stick (storing intercompany data) and the value of the USB Stick.
Prohibited or Restricted Commodities
In addition to the commodities which UPS prohibits to all countries or territories served (listed here), it is prohibited to ship the following commodities to Moldova.
- Commercial shipments of medicine require a license from the Moldovan State Authorities.
Personal shipments of medicine are prohibited.
- Electronic Cigarettes, smoking devices and its accessories, nicotine or other plant based preparations to smoke, all types of SNUS products are prohibited to be imported by a private individual, in Moldova.
These products can only be imported by an authorized importer, that must previously ask the local authorities for permission, presenting all necessary detailed reports about the products.
- Food items addressed to private individuals are prohibited.
Shipments containing these items will be rejected by Moldova Customs authorities and must be returned at shipper expense.
It includes animal products, dairy products, fish and fish products, meat and pastry products.
- Shipments of jewelry to private individuals is prohibited.
- UPS is not able to handle or import these products. Meat and meat products arriving with UPS must be returned immediately at shippers expense.
- The import of medicines for private persons is prohibited.
- Commercial shipments of medicine require a license from the Moldovan State Authorities.
Personal shipments of medicine are prohibited.
- Customers must use an authorized UPS / MBE (Mail Boxes Etc) Store or UPS Customer Center to ship personal effects.
The UPS Store, Mail Boxes Etc. or UPS Customer Center will be required to identify personal effect shipments on the shipping label by placing "Personal Effects" in the Reference Field of a UPS "smart" label or in the Special Instructions Field of a UPS waybill. They must also clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' shipment on the Commercial Invoice.
Personal Effects are classified as used items (owned for a minimum of 6 months) intended for the consignee's personal use. Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis. "Personal Effects" must be clearly stated on the invoice and goods description.
All of the following documents must be scanned into DIS/SIR and originals on the package: - An inventory list with estimated values with the reason for importation (holidays, move, relocation)
- A confirmation that the goods are older than 6 months and that they are intended for personal use only
- A photocopy of passport or ID card
Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis.
Excisable goods (for example, perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco), medicine and perishable food can not be cleared as personal effects.
Personal effects shipments are not allowed in combination with Return Services.
- Products made in Iran are prohibited in our service due to a current embargo.
- A Phytosanitary inspection may be required at import.
The shipper must provide an original Phytosanitary Certificate which is attached to the shipment. The Phytosanitary Certificate should state the weight and the quantity of each seeds as well as the country or territory of origin of each kind. The importer must obtain PhytoSanitary act at import.
- All tobacco products, devices and its accessories, nicotine or other plant based preparations to smoke, all types of SNUS products are prohibited to be imported by a private individual, in Moldova.
These products can only be imported by an authorized importer, that must previously ask the local authorities for permission, presenting all necessary detailed reports about the products.
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