Car customs calculator for Georgia 2026

Calculate customs clearance of a passenger car in Georgia by model year, engine size and fuel, and with a Copart or IAAI purchase price — the full landed cost of a car from the USA: auction fee, insurance, shipping to Poti or Batumi and broker services. Lari are converted to dollars at the National Bank of Georgia rate.

Customs for a 2.0 L petrol car by model year

Model yearAge, yearsExciseDutyFeesTotalIn dollars
202513 000 ₾105 ₾480 ₾3 585 ₾$1 381
202333 000 ₾115 ₾480 ₾3 595 ₾$1 385
202063 000 ₾130 ₾480 ₾3 610 ₾$1 390
201979 000 ₾135 ₾480 ₾9 615 ₾$3 703
2016109 000 ₾150 ₾480 ₾9 630 ₾$3 709
2011159 000 ₾175 ₾480 ₾9 655 ₾$3 718

FAQ

How is car customs calculated in Georgia?

Customs consists of excise, import duty and customs fees. Excise depends on engine size and car age: 1.5 ₾ per cm³ up to 6 years and 4.5 ₾ for older cars. Duty is 0.05 ₾ per cm³, increased by 5% for every year of age. Fees are about 480 ₾. The price of the car does not affect customs.

How much is customs for a 2020 car with a 2.0 engine?

About 3 610 ₾ (≈ $1 390): excise 3 000 ₾, duty 130 ₾ and fees 480 ₾. 2020 cars are the oldest that still get the low excise rate this year.

Why is customs higher for cars older than 6 years?

The excise rate for cars older than 6 years is three times higher: 4.5 ₾ per cm³ instead of 1.5 ₾. With a 2.0 engine, customs for a 2020 car is about 3 610 ₾ (≈ $1 390), while for a 2019 car it is already about 9 615 ₾ (≈ $3 703).

How much is customs for a hybrid?

Hybrids up to 6 years old pay 40% of the excise. For example, a 2023 hybrid with a 2.5 engine — about 2 124 ₾ (≈ $818). Hybrids older than 6 years are cleared like petrol cars.

Do electric cars pay customs?

Electric cars are exempt from excise and import duty — only customs fees of about 480 ₾ are paid.

Is VAT charged when importing a car to Georgia?

No: passenger cars are not subject to import VAT.

How much does a car from the USA cost landed in Georgia?

The auction purchase price is increased by the auction fee (depends on price), transit insurance, shipping from the yard to Poti or Batumi (depends on state and body type), customs and broker services. Enter the price, auction, state and body type in the calculator — it will total them using carrier rates. Repairs are not included.

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