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.