US ends extra 25% tariff on Moldovan goods; exact rate depends on product code

The additional 25% U.S. duty that applied to Moldovan goods in 2025 is no longer in effect. Moldova’s Ministry of Economic Development said that it was temporarily replaced by a 10% surcharge from 24 February 2026; that surcharge expired on 24 July. The new 10–12.5% duties introduced that day cover 60 economies, and Moldova is not among them, according to USTR’s published list.

Moldova’s ambassador to the U.S., Vladislav Kulminski, said that the ordinary duty rate is zero for most tariff lines Moldova exports to the U.S. Some categories remain subject to sector-specific duties. The exact rate depends on the product’s customs code, so removal of the surcharge does not mean all goods enter duty-free.

What it means for you

• Exporters: check the customs code and applicable duties for each product before recalculating prices.
• Wine, food and textile producers: compare the full customs cost for your product with that of competitors, not just the country-level surcharge.
• If you delayed U.S. contracts because of the 25% surcharge, ask a customs broker for an updated calculation before reopening negotiations.

Source: InfoMarket, 25.09.2026