20% VAT on parcels under €150: Temu and Joom include it in prices, Shein buyers pay at pickup

Since 1 November, parcels from abroad worth up to €150 are subject to 20% VAT in Moldova. Temu, Joom, iHerb, Trendyol and MakeUP already include the tax in the price shown on their sites, while Shein buyers have to pay it when collecting the parcel. ASOS has temporarily paused shipments while it adjusts.

The tax applies to parcels cleared through customs from 1 November. At Poșta Moldovei it can be paid online or by card at the branch; at Nova Post — at the branch, to the courier, via the app or on the website. From 1 January 2027 a processing fee of MDL 12 per parcel under €150 will be added on top of VAT. The measures are part of the 2027 fiscal and budget policy, which also raises VAT for HoReCa from 8% to 12% and the dividend tax from 6% to 8%.

What it means for you

• Before paying, select Moldova as the delivery country and check that the total mentions “VAT”, “TVA” or “taxes included”.
• If it is unclear, ask the store’s support — otherwise you will pay the 20% at pickup.
• From January, each low-value parcel will cost MDL 12 more, making small orders pricier for buyers.

Source: NewsMaker, 12.11.2026