Georgia

Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
• Packing list
• Detailed inventory
• Pro-forma invoice
• Transportation cost confirmation
• Power of attorney, notarized (non-diplomats)
• Import letter (from accredited organizations) (diplomats)
• Copy of diplomatic card (diplomats)

 

Specific Information

• All in-bound non-diplomatic shipments are subject to the payment of Customs fees depending on the value of the goods 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 owner of the goods’ organization identified on the air waybill 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

• Original bill of lading / air waybill
• Copy of passport
• Pro-forma invoice
• Transportation cost confirmation
• Original technical passport
• Certificate of origin
• Certificate of title
• Full details of the vehicle
• Temporary import, if applicable
• Power of attorney, notarized (non-diplomats)
• Import letter (from accredited organizations) (diplomats)
• Copy of diplomatic card (diplomats)

 

Specific Information

• Full details of the vehicle (make, model, year of manufacture, engine volume, color, chassis, and engine number, etc.)
• Motor vehicles may be imported on a temporary basis for a period of 12 months; an extension may be granted for an additional 12 months.
• The permanent import of motor vehicles is subject to taxes and duties per Customs tariff.

 

Pets

Documents Required

• Pet passport
• Certificate of vaccination
• Veterinary health certificate
• Letter of employment / letter from organization
• Power of attorney, notarized (non-diplomats)
• Import letter (from accredited organizations) (diplomats)

 

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.