Moldova, Republic of
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1.2.1 (a), (b), (c)
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1.2.2
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1.2.3
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| Indicative date of implementation | 31 December 2019 |
| Definitive date of implementation | 31 December 2025 |
| Deadline for extension request, if required | 2 September 2025 |
| Assistance required for implementation |
Creation of a comprehensive trade information e-portal (e-Trade Point), with advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) structures and dissemination functions on trade-related administrative procedures and regulatory requirements. In addition, establish detailed procedures for Trade point functioning, the review and periodic updating of published information; Updating the content, style and design of the official Customs Service web site and further develop Customs information system, to ensure prompt and timely reflection of applicable regulatory and procedural requirements; Updating the content, style and design of the official website of the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA). |
| Donor / Agency |
United States Agency for International Development |
| Progress reported |
2 February 2024 — G/TFA/N/MDA/4The Trade Information Portal of the Republic of Moldova (Trade Information Portal/M-TIP) is designed to implement the commitments of the Republic of Moldova provided in the Trade Facilitation Agreement of the World Trade Organization (WTO TFA), the Association Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union (AA) and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). M-TIP integrates the Republic of Moldova's regulations on foreign trade, as well as useful information for importers and exporters, in an easily accessible manner. The aim is to provide transparency and predictability to regulations and commercial procedures, thus improving compliance and reducing the cost of external commercial activities.The portal was implemented with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the USAID Moldova Institutional and Structural Reforms Activity (MISRA) and it was launched on 5 May 2020. Currently, in the context of the new Customs Code entered into force on 1 January 2024, the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova with the support of the USAID Moldova Institutional and Structural Reforms Activity (MISRA) is in the process of updating the information on the Commercial Information Portal of the Republic of Moldova www.trade.gov.md At the same time, with the support of the MISRA Program, in December 2023 the information campaign regarding the presentation of the provisions of the new Customs Code started. |