The executive endorsed the regulations concerning the administration of tariff quotas on the import and export of goods into and out of Moldova following the coming into force of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the EU on September 1 this year on a temporary basis, IPN reports.
The tariff quotas will be administered by the Customs Service based on the principle “first come, first served”. The sugar will be exported only after the producers obtain an authorization from the Licensing Chamber. The measure is aimed at ensuring the equitable distribution of the sugar quota among the local producers. An authorization will be also required for importing products used in the meat processing industry. It will allow sausage producers to import up to 5% of the quota per consignment. The authorization will be issued free of charge.
The data about the provided quotas will be introduced into the Integrated Information System Asycuda World, based on customs statements. They will be published on the website of the Customs Service.
The regulations were worked out with the assistance of the EUBAM Mission.
In the same meeting, the Government approved the regulations regarding the procedure for authenticating and issuing certificates of origin for goods by the customs bodies of Moldova. The regulations specify the conditions that the applicants for preferential certificates of origin for exports must meet.
