Procedure for customs clearance of a car from Georgia

Recent events in Tbilisi are not stopping you from buying a car, but you don’t know how to clear a car from Georgia to Russia through customs? I hope you can find useful information below.

Customs clearance is the process of registering a vehicle that was purchased abroad and registered in the Russian Federation. The Customs Code of the Russian Federation describes strict regulations of the procedure, since customs payments replenish the state budget. When this procedure was legislated, the same amount of customs duties was established throughout the Russian Federation.

The cost of customs clearance of a car from Georgia to Russia is not affected by the location and method of importing the vehicle - the tariffs are the same throughout the country.

Cost of customs clearance of a vehicle

Buying a custom car from Georgia to Russia is quite expensive. For example, if the price of a car is $3,000, then to legalize its import with the help of a broker, an average of 1.5-2 times that amount is required.

The cost of customs clearance of a specific car consists of customs duty, recycling fee, customs clearance fee and excise tax.

Benefits are provided only for certain charitable organizations and companies.

Table for calculating customs duties

You can most accurately calculate the cost of importing a car from Georgia to the territory of the Russian Federation by using an online calculator. Indicate the price of the car, the year of its production, the type of vehicle, engine power, and also for whom the registration is being made - a legal entity or an individual.

An example of calculating customs duties from Georgia

Let's look at a simple example of calculating customs duties for cargo from Georgia. The recipient is a legal entity that imports ATLANTIC electric water heaters into the Russian Federation. The calculation is carried out within the framework of the IM-40 regime (Release for domestic consumption). The cost of the goods under the contract is 6,200 Euros, with logistics to the border, the customs cost is 800 Euros, the final cost of the shipment is 7,000 Euros.

According to the HS code 8516 10 800 0, the duty rate is 10%, VAT 20%, and not subject to excise tax. You can view the data here

Customs payments are calculated from the customs value according to the following formula:

Customs value (hereinafter referred to as CV) = the cost of the goods under the contract + the cost of transporting the goods to the border with Russia (transportation within Russia is not taken into account).

The Euro exchange rate on the date of filing the declaration is 72 rubles. TC = 7,000 Euro * 72 = 504,000 rub. Duty rate 0%

VAT = 20% of the vehicle + customs duty

VAT = (504,000 + 0) * 20 / 100 = 100,800 rub.

At customs, a fixed customs duty is paid, which has its own calculation formula:

Customs payments = VAT + Customs duties + Customs duties

Total payable = 100,800 (VAT) + 0 (Duty) + 2000 (Fee) = 102,800 rubles

The given results of calculation of customs duties are for informational purposes only and are not final. The actual amount may differ depending on the country of origin, HS code, exchange rate and other economic and political factors.

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Procedure for importing a car from Georgia

Car customs clearance includes the following actions:

• registration of the vehicle during customs control;
• presentation of documents that would confirm the purchase of a car in Georgia;
• Carrying out a technical inspection, checking the VIN number;
• assignment of a transit number.

During customs clearance:

• The VIN number of the car is entered into the database;
• information about the car is transferred to the territorial body of the Federal Tax Service;
• the driver pays mandatory customs duties and receives a vehicle transit number to cross the border.

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Analysis of the entire history of the car, a detailed examination of the damage the car received in the USA, a detailed check of the restoration work. Checking the body using professional equipment, computer diagnostics of the gearbox, electronic systems, engine, optics, suspension, interior. At the AUTOPAP market, we have the opportunity to drive onto an overpass and check the bottom of the car. Registration of documents in Georgia. Preparation of a package of documents for a customs broker for the preparation of a preliminary declaration and registration of an import declaration.

Assistance in passing customs formalities at the Ukrainian border.

Assistance in organizing the registration of a certificate of conformity for a car, which is needed during customs clearance and registration of the car in MREO.

Features of car export from Georgia

To enter Georgia, persons who are citizens of Russia do not need a visa if the person stays in the country for no more than 3 months.

You must have a foreign passport and first make sure that its validity does not expire earlier than six months after crossing the border. If your passport contains notes about visiting South Ossetia or Abkhazia, entry into Georgia may be prohibited. The restriction on the import of currency into the country is also important (according to the law - no more than 14 thousand US dollars).

If you do not want to delve into the topic of customs expenses in detail and the question of how to drive a car from Georgia to Russia seems too complicated, we recommend contacting a specialist who will import the vehicle for you to avoid problems with registration.

Rules for importing cars

Most of all, motorists want to know how to drive a car from Georgia to Russia without customs clearance. Unfortunately, there are few options.

1. You must be a foreigner. The period of stay of such a citizen with a car from Georgia without customs clearance cannot exceed 1 year. In this case, dual citizenship (Russia-Georgia) or having a residence permit in Georgia is suitable.
2. For citizens of the Russian Federation, temporary entry by car with foreign registration documents is allowed, but the period does not exceed six months.

If after this time a car is found on the territory of the Russian Federation, the owner will be issued a fine. Such vehicles can only be used for personal purposes. The right of management cannot be transferred to third parties. And one more important point: if a violation is recorded more than 3 times, the car may be confiscated.

To obtain a temporary pass, you must pay a state fee, fill out a declaration and submit a full set of documents for the car (MTPL insurance, purchase and sale agreement, registration certificate, passport and foreign passport of the car owner). All these documents are presented at the border crossing point between Georgia and Russia. When extending a temporary permit, you must visit the customs office at the place of registration.

Responsibility for violating the rules of import from abroad

If before the end of the one-year period of temporary import of a vehicle for personal use, customs clearance was not completed or the vehicle was transferred to someone without a permit or declaration, the vehicle will be detained.

Temporary import of a car into the territory of the EAEU is associated with the emergence of obligations for the new owner to pay taxes and duties, which cease if the conditions regarding the temporary import and export of the car within the period established by law are met.

Failure to export or perform other mandatory customs operations in relation to a temporarily imported car before the period of temporary import established by the EAEU has expired, or transfer of the right to use such a car to a third party in violation of the conditions requires payment of customs tax. The amount of payment may be higher than the actual cost of the imported car and depends on the engine power of the vehicle).

In case of violation of the rules for the import and use of vehicles in the EAEU member countries, in addition to paying customs duties, the owner is subject to liability - a fine with confiscation of the vehicle.

Import and export of funds

The import of currency is not limited by Georgian legislation, which allows travelers from different countries to visit this state with a wide variety of monetary amounts. However, it is strongly recommended to declare funds if their total dollar amount exceeds $2,000.

This requirement is explained by the peculiarity of control over exported finances. Only the presence of a declaration will guarantee the legality of the acquisition of any souvenirs and goods that are planned to be withdrawn, as well as cash balances. In view of this, it is advisable to take care of filling out the declaration even before their importation.

Similar requirements are imposed in cases where it is planned to import cars and other expensive goods.

Quite strict restrictions apply to the import/export of the national currency - lari:

• the maximum permitted rate for importing funds is 25,000 GEL;
• if the limit is exceeded, it is necessary to confirm the origin of the funds;
• No more than 3,000 lari can be exported, and there should not be more than 4 banknotes of the same denomination.

In this regard, currency transactions are the most preferred in Georgia. To avoid problems at customs, you should either adhere to the established restrictions regarding lari or exchange currency within the country as necessary.

Is it possible to import a vehicle from Georgia without paying duties?

In accordance with Russian legislation, only persons who have registered a temporary stay in the Russian Federation, as well as Russian citizens who purchased a vehicle abroad and entered the country with it, having issued temporary import, can drive a non-customs-cleared car in Russia. The maximum duration of stay of such a vehicle in the Russian Federation is 6 months within one year. Until this period expires, you should extend temporary import at the customs office at the place of registration of the owner or leave Russia and close the temporary import.

What can you export and import?

When studying the rules of Georgia regarding the import and export of various goods, as well as the entry of foreigners, it should be taken into account that certain restrictions apply on the territory of the state. As a rule, they relate to the quantity of imported goods, as well as their varieties. If the requirements are met, the passenger avoids the need to declare goods and also pay taxes, which allows for significant savings.

The total weight of personal belongings that a tourist plans to transport should not exceed 100 kg. When importing imported products, such as cheese or honey, its weight can reach 20 kg without having to pay taxes. In situations where such restrictions are violated, the traveler faces paying a tax of 1 lari per 1 kilogram over the limit, which does not prevent importation.

Among your personal belongings, you will need to declare video and photographic equipment, jewelry, and expensive electronics. If you want to transport antiques, you will need to not only draw up accompanying documents at the Ministry of Culture of Georgia, but also take photographs of the items being transported.

Regarding the import of alcohol, tobacco and some other categories, the following restrictions apply:

• tobacco products may be imported in quantities not exceeding 2 blocks of cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250 grams of pure tobacco;
• You can import no more than 10 liters of beer and 3 liters of wine;
• It is permissible to import hunting weapons if you have special documentation and a hunting license.

There are relatively few Tax-free points on the territory of Georgia, but the benefit is about 20% for purchases totaling over 200 lari. It is important to note that the program does not apply to expensive goods such as cars and jewelry.

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Features of cargo transportation to Georgia from the Russian Federation

There is good land communication between the Russian Federation and Georgia, and the close location of the two states relative to each other allows:

• use not only the services of road freight carriers, but also railway transport;
• deliver goods using alternative modes of transport, including airplanes, sea transport - all kinds of ships and barges;
• supply Georgia from the Russian Federation not only with fuel and food, but also with medicines, as well as industrial goods, including cars and transport equipment.

Note! A large share of cargo transportation from Russia to Georgia is carried out by road. When organizing delivery by freight transport - special equipment, cars, trucks, it is important to take into account the specifics of movement along mountain roads. To avoid cargo delays, it is necessary not only to analyze the possible deterioration of the situation along the route, but also to contact experienced specialists, for example, to develop a route.

International cargo transportation requires not only high professionalism when preparing waybills and drawing up other accompanying documentation, but also knowledge of all the specifics of choosing the safest routes. This will allow the delivery to be completed as quickly as possible, regardless of the weather and other circumstances.

What do you need to know first?

When organizing the transportation of goods on the territory of Georgia, it is necessary to provide for:

1. Transporting goods in mountainous areas is dangerous; the services of highly professional drivers with extensive driving experience and an international driving license will be required; Certain knowledge is important - how to behave in specific (emergency) situations and how to perform maneuvers on mountain roads.
2. In Georgia, in certain mountain areas, special tunnels have been installed that protect trucks from possible rock falls and other troubles. Tzipi, Rokskiy are toll tunnels, travel through which must be paid - $1.5 and $3.5, respectively.
3. Imported goods require a quarantine permit - the fee for it will be about 25 lari.
4. When crossing the border of Georgia, according to current laws, the owner of the car must pay a transport tax: the cost of transporting transit cargo for a car weighing up to 10 tons is $220, and for a larger weight the amount reaches $330.
5. To carry out cargo transportation in Georgia, it is important to arrange in advance and receive a special permit, which is issued by a representative of the customs service. The permit costs approximately $25.
6. To cross the border, the driver must have in his hands not only an international license, but also a foreign passport, as well as official documents for the vehicle and permission to transport the cargo being delivered.

Advice! It is recommended to use the services of a reliable carrier that specializes in international cargo transportation and customs clearance. The review provides useful information about cargo transportation to Georgia from Russia, but the procedure is quite complicated. Therefore, it is better to contact us, where we will not only help with logistics, drawing up documentation (for customs clearance of goods), but also with the prompt selection of professional drivers and the appropriate type of special transport, as well as drawing up the safest routes.

Features of customs clearance of goods from Georgia

Georgia is part of the Free Trade Area (CIS), which largely explains the peculiarities of customs clearance of goods from this country.

It is a mistake to believe that goods from the CIS (from Georgia, in particular) are not subject to a goods declaration (as for member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union). DT for Georgian cargo is submitted in the usual manner, although it does not imply the payment of import customs duties, subject to compliance with all the conditions of the Agreement on the Rules for Determining the Country of Origin of Goods in the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The basis for obtaining a preference for paying import customs duties on imports from Georgia is the provision of a certificate of origin of goods, form ST-1, issued by the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

VAT on imports from Georgia is paid by the importer at the current rate (0%, 10% or 20%).

Features of customs clearance of alcoholic beverages from Georgia:

1. Customs clearance of alcohol can only be done at excise customs posts.
2. Many wines from Georgia have Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) protection, so it is necessary to obtain permission in advance from the copyright holder or his representative in the EAEU.

Customs clearance of some goods from Georgia requires additional types of control. For example, fruits must undergo phytosanitary control, and each batch must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate.

This is not a complete list of features of customs clearance of goods from Georgia. Experienced specialists from OnlogSystem will help you anticipate and work them out in advance.