Effective April 16, 2026, the Postal Service™ is revising the Individual Country Listing for Moldova in Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) to reflect prohibitions and restrictions on various types of foodstuffs.
These revisions are based on a formal request that Posta Moldovei (the designated postal operator of the Republic of Moldova) made through the Universal Postal Union via International Bureau Circular 21, dated March 2, 2026.
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM)
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Individual Country Listings
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Moldova
Country Conditions for Mailing
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Prohibitions
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Foodstuffs of animal origin, including meat-based products (both processed and unprocessed), milk, and milk products.
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Restrictions
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2. Non-animal-based foodstuffs are limited to 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms) per shipment.
3. Powdered milk for infants and foods for infants may be admitted, provided that the items are sold under a registered trademark in the Republic of Moldova.
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Although effective April 16, 2026, the Postal Service will incorporate these revisions into the next edition of the online IMM, which is available via Postal Explorer® at pe.usps.com.
— Product Classification,
Product Solutions, 4-16-26
