Georgia Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Import duty in Georgia applies only when your shipment exceeds 300 GEL or 30kg, with most consumer goods charged at 0%. Your shipment stays exempt from all duties and VAT if it remains under 300 GEL in value and 30kg in weight.

Your shipment to Georgia is generally tax-free if it stays under 300 GEL (~$113 USD) and 30kg. Shipments exceeding either threshold will be subject to 18% import VAT, customs duties (0-12%), and a fixed Customs Service Fee of approximately 50 GEL (~$19 USD).

The threshold for tax-free personal imports into Georgia is 300 GEL (~$113 USD) and 30kg. Your shipment must stay below both limits to qualify for exemption from import VAT and customs duties, with charges applied to the total CIF value including shipping costs.

Import duties apply to shipments to Georgia that exceed 300 GEL in value or 30kg in weight. Shipments under both thresholds are exempt from duties and VAT for personal use, with charges collected by the Georgia Revenue Service.

Yes, shipping costs are included in the taxable value for your shipment to Georgia. The CIF value (goods + insurance + freight) determines whether you exceed the 300 GEL threshold and what Import VAT you'll pay at 18%.

You can estimate costs by adding 18% VAT and potential duty (0-12%) to your CIF value, plus the ~50 GEL government fee. Final charges are determined by customs and the carrier upon arrival.

Yes, the Georgian Revenue Service charges a fixed Customs Service Fee of approximately 50 GEL (~$19 USD) for air arrivals under 3,000 GEL. This fee is separate from VAT and duties.

Yes, carriers such as DHL or FedEx may charge additional brokerage fees for processing your customs declaration on your behalf. These are paid directly to the carrier upon delivery.

You are allowed one tax-free import per calendar month, provided it stays under 300 GEL and 30kg. Any additional shipments within the same 30-day period may be subject to full taxes.

Certain electronics or telecommunications equipment may require special permits from the Georgian Communications Commission. You should verify specific item requirements before shipping.