What is Romania's de minimis import threshold?

Romania's de minimis threshold is set by Romanian Customs Authority (AVR); verify before shipping.

Is VAT or GST charged on imports into Romania?

TVA 19% standard; 9% reduced (food, hotels, restaurants, books); 5% selected real-estate and tourism. Applied to imports plus EU CN8 tariff. EU IOSS for ≤EUR 150 ecommerce.

Who is the customs authority in Romania?

Romanian Customs Authority (AVR) — https://www.customs.ro/.

What categories of goods are restricted from importing into Romania?

Restricted categories include: Firearms / ammunition (Ministry of Interior permit + EU Firearms Pass); Pharmaceuticals (ANMDM personal-import permit above 90-day supply); Cultural property (Ministry of Culture permit for items over 50 years); Currency over EUR 10,000 (declaration).

What is prohibited from importing into Romania?

Prohibited categories include: Narcotic drugs; Counterfeit branded goods (EU Regulation 608/2013); CITES-listed species and parts; Asbestos products; Goods violating EU sanitary / phytosanitary standards.

IMPORT DESTINATION

Importing Into 🇷🇴 Romania

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYRomanian Customs Authority (AVR)

STANDARD VAT19%

DE MINIMIS (USD)US$0

De Minimis Threshold

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$0

LOCAL CURRENCY

0 EUR (since 2021 EU IOSS reform)

Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.

EU EUR 22 import-VAT exemption ended; all commercial parcels into Romania attract 19% VAT regardless of value. Customs duty 0% under EUR 150; standard rate above. Romania joined Schengen for air/sea borders 31 March 2024.

As of: 2021-07-01

VAT / GST on Imports

19%

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.

Required Documentation

#	Document
01	EU Customs Declaration (electronic via AVR portal)
02	Passport / EU national ID
03	EU Firearms Pass
04	ANMDM permit for non-EU prescription medications
05	Cash declaration for amounts over EUR 10,000

Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →

Restricted Import Categories

⚠Firearms / ammunition (Ministry of Interior permit + EU Firearms Pass)
⚠Pharmaceuticals (ANMDM personal-import permit above 90-day supply)
⚠Cultural property (Ministry of Culture permit for items over 50 years)
⚠Currency over EUR 10,000 (declaration)

Prohibited Import Categories

✗Narcotic drugs
✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Regulation 608/2013)
✗CITES-listed species and parts
✗Asbestos products
✗Goods violating EU sanitary / phytosanitary standards

Special Notes

01Romania joined Schengen for air and sea borders on 31 March 2024; land border crossings remain outside Schengen as of 2026.
02Romanian leu (RON) is the local currency; Romania has no fixed Eurozone-accession date.
03Eastern border with Moldova / Ukraine sees major freight + humanitarian volume since 2022.