THE CONCEPT OF CUSTOMS TERRITORY AND CUSTOMS BORDER WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Abstract

The conceptual individualization of the terms customs territory and customs border are of
particular importance from the point of view of budget revenue accumulation for the Republic of Moldova, which carries out its economic and trade activities. The aim of the research: to study the regulatory framework that identifies the customs territory of the Republic of Moldova, highlighting how it influences the import and export processes, as well as trade relations with other states, and to identify similarities and differences between the customs territory and customs border of the Republic of Moldova and the European Union. This comparison illustrates the particularities that may affect trade and cross-border relations, taking into account the geographical position of the Republic of Moldova between the European area and neighboring countries. The result of the analysis of the legal
framework provides an in-depth study of the impact of the customs territory and the customs border on the Republic of Moldova, while highlighting the specific aspects that conceptualize and shape these vital components of the economic infrastructure of the republic. Thus, customs border and customs territory are two fundamental concepts for defining and exercising the state sovereignty of a country. Therefore, analyzing how the customs territory influences the trade landscape of the Republic of Moldova is crucial for understanding economic, regional and international dynamics. Thus, the customs border and customs territory are essential concepts for the definition and exercise of state sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova, but also for its integration into the European and international economic and trade space.