Customs clearance
We clear cargo at customs in the following statuses: import, export, re-export, re-import, transit, temporary import, customs warehouse, processing. We will prepare all necessary documents, obtain permits and certificates.
What is included in the service?
- Preparation and submission of documents
- - Calculation of customs duties
- - Consultations on certification and permits
- - Support of the transaction at all stages of registration
- - Provide our own legal entity for your work
VAT
Standard VAT in Georgia is 18%. We will help you to understand the tax nuances and reduce costs through competent execution of documents
Excise Duty
In Georgia, excise rates apply to certain categories of goods, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, fuel and vehicles. Excise rates are subject to change depending on legislation and economic policy. Here are the main categories of goods and examples of excise rates (as of the latest available data):
1. Alcohol products
- Beer: excise duty depends on volume and strength. For example, for beer with a strength of up to 5.2%, excise duty may be GEL 0.6 per liter.
- Wine: usually free of excise duty or subject to a reduced rate.
- Strong alcoholic beverages (vodka, cognac, whiskey, etc.): Excise duty can range from GEL 10 to GEL 20 per liter depending on the strength
2. Tobacco products
- Cigarettes: Excise duty may be around GEL 30-40 per 1000 pieces
- Hookah or cigar tobacco: excise rates depend on the weight and type of tobacco
3. Fuels
- Petrol: excise duty can be around GEL 0.5-0.7 per liter
- Diesel: The excise rate is usually lower than for gasoline
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): Excise duty may be set at GEL 0.1-0.2 per liter
4. Vehicles
Passenger cars: Excise duty depends on engine displacement and ecological class. For example:
- For cars with engine displacement up to 1500 cm³, excise duty may be GEL 1 per cm³
- For cars with engine displacement over 3000 cm³ the excise tax may be GEL 3 per cm³
- Electric cars: Usually exempted from excise duty or subject to a reduced rate
5. Other goods
- Energy drinks: May be subject to excise duty of GEL 1 per liter
- Plastic bags: Georgia has introduced excise duty on single-use plastic bags to protect the environment
Brokerage services
Services include a wide range of activities aimed at ensuring fast and correct clearance of goods at border crossings. A customs broker acts as an intermediary between the client (importer or exporter) and custom. Here are the main services provided by a customs broker:
Consultations on customs legislation
Preparation and execution of documents
Customs
declaration
Calculation of
customs duties
Organization of customs control
Logistic
support
Work with special regimes
Settlement of disputable issues
Record keeping and reporting
Additional services
Advantages of working with a customs broker
Registration of key documents of an international transaction
Registration of key documents is an important stage that ensures legality, transparency and smooth movement of cargo across borders. Here is a description of the key documents used in international trade and their importance:
Invoice
CMR (Consignment Note)
Packing List
Contract (Sales
Agreement)
BL (Bill of Lading)
AWB (Air Waybill)
What happens if the customer does not pay the customs clearance fee on time?
If you do not pay the customs clearance fee on time, you will be charged additional interest in accordance with Georgian law.
Accuracy and Compliance Guarantees
We ensure that all documents are correctly completed in accordance with international standards.
Documents are checked for compliance with the requirements of customs authorities and the legislation of the countries involved in the transaction.
We help minimize the risks of delays and fines at customs
Advantages of professional document processing
Speed: Speeding up customs clearance and delivery processes.
Security:Minimize the risks of errors and delays.
Transparency: Clear compliance of documents with the terms of the transaction and legal requirements.
How much does customs clearance cost?
1. Customs value
Customs value is the value of goods, which is used to calculate customs payments (duties, taxes, excise duties) when goods cross the customs border. It is determined in accordance with the legislation of the country into which the goods are imported and is the basis for calculating customs duties
Depending on the terms of delivery (Incoterms), the customs value may include:
Methods of determining customs value
Documents for determining customs value
Example of calculation of customs value
Importance of customs value:
2. Duty rate
Duty rate – a percentage of the customs value, which depends on the HS code (Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activities) or HS code.
3. VAT
VAT (Value Added Tax) – is charged on the sum of the customs value + duties. VAT rates differ from country to country (e.g. 18% in Georgia).
4. Excise (if applicable)
Excise – additional tax on certain groups of goods, e.g. alcohol, tobacco, fuel, automobiles.
5. Customs fees
Customs fees – fixed or percentage payments for declaration processing, storage at customs and other services
Customs value is a key element in importing goods that directly affects the amount of customs duties. Correctly determining and documenting the customs value can help you avoid customs delays and penalties. If you are having difficulty calculating or confirming customs value, it is advisable to contact a customs broker or foreign trade specialist.
