Country Guide: Georgia

Updated: November 24, 2015

Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

  • Copy of Passport
  • Copy of Visa
  • Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
  • Packing list
  • Detailed inventory
  • Pro-forma Invoice
  • Transportation cost confirmation
  • Letter of Employment (Diplomats)
  • Copy of Diplomatic Card (Diplomats)

 

Specific Information

  • All in-bound non-diplomatic shipments are subject to the payment of Customs fees of 60 euro and Customs value added tax (VAT) of 18% of the costs, insurance and freight value.
  • The detailed inventory should include a detailed description for each item, the total number of pieces, the Customs value for each item, the total value, which should align with the value declared on the Pro-forma Invoice.
  • The consignee’s organization identified on the AWB must be registered in Georgia.
  • An incomplete or missing detailed inventory list will result in an intensive inspection and evaluation of every item in a shipment; this process will result in delays in Customs clearance, resulting in fees and VAT.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

  • OBL / AWB
  • Copy of Passport
  • Copy of Visa
  • Pro-forma Invoice
  • Transportation cost confirmation
  • Original Technical Passport
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Certificate of Title
  • Permission forms
  • Full details of the vehicle (make, model, year of manufacture, engine volume, color, chassis and engine number, etc.)
  • Temporary Import, if applicable
  • Letter of Employment (Diplomats)
  • Copy of Diplomatic Card (Diplomats)

 

Specific Information

  • Motor vehicles may be imported on a temporary basis for a period of 1 year; an extension may be granted for an additional year.
  • If shipper is exempt from import duties, a Bank Guarantee for the amount of the value added tax (VAT) of approximately 18% must be paid for the period of the temporary import.
  • The motor vehicle must be exported upon expiration of the Temporary Import.
  • The permanent import of motor vehicles is subject to taxes and duties per Customs tariff.

Pets

Documents Required

  • Certificate of Vaccination
  • Veterinary Health Certificate
  • Pet Passport
  • Letter of Employment / Letter from organization

 

Specific Information

  • Animals must be accompanied by the Veterinary Health Certificate for entry.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

  • The following items may qualify for free import within the limits indicated:
    • Cigarettes (200)
    • Wine (3 L) and beer (10 L)
    • Medications (doctor’s statement required)
    • Art or cultural items (photographs of each item and a letter of permission from the Ministry of Culture required for import)
    • Hunting rifles (a valid Georgian hunting license must be obtained prior to import)

Prohibited Items

  • Weapons of all kinds
  • Pornography
  • Narcotics
  • Toxic and radioactive materials

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

 

 

 

Helpful Website(s):

http://www.state.gov/p/eur/ci/gg

http://usa.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=GEO&sec_id=38&lang_id=ENGsec_id=38