Cargo Customs Clearance Calculator in Georgia
Calculate import duty and VAT in GEL — currency is converted automatically at the official National Bank rate
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💡 How to reduce customs costs
Import costs can often be reduced — here are three legal ways:
Import VAT can be refunded if you hold VAT-payer status and qualified-enterprise status. Our qualified accountants will help you obtain these statuses — Outsourced Accounting.
From partner countries (EU, Turkey, China, CIS), with a preferential certificate of origin (EUR.1, Form A) the import duty can be reduced to 0%. Country list — Customs Clearance and Import Taxes.
Electronic declaration via ASYCUDA / eCustoms halves the state fee (−50%) on cargo of any value. For example, if cargo is over GEL 15,000 — you pay GEL 200 instead of GEL 400. Savings on every import — eCustoms and ASYCUDA.
Online customs clearance calculator — import duty and VAT
DECLARO’s customs clearance calculator helps you quickly estimate how much it will cost to import cargo into Georgia. Just enter the cargo value, freight and insurance — and the calculator automatically computes the import duty, VAT and total customs payment. Currency is converted at the official National Bank of Georgia rate.
Whether you are an individual importing a single parcel or a company handling regular shipments, this customs clearance calculator gives you a clear, instant estimate before your goods reach the border. It covers the three components of the final bill — customs value (CIF), import duty and VAT — so there are no surprises at the declaration stage. Note that some goods, such as vehicles, alcohol, tobacco and fuel, also carry excise duty and require a separate calculation, which our brokers are happy to prepare for you.
How is customs clearance calculated?
The customs payment is calculated in three steps, in a strict order:
2. Import duty = CIF × rate (0%, 5% or 12%)
3. VAT = (CIF + import duty) × 18%
This means VAT is charged not only on the cargo value but also on the import duty. That’s why the correct order matters — first the duty, then VAT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the import VAT rate in Georgia?
Import VAT is 18% and is charged on the sum of the customs value and import duty.
Is import duty charged on all cargo?
No. About 90% of goods are taxed at 0%. 5% and 12% mainly apply to certain agricultural and food products. The exact rate depends on the commodity code (HS code).
What is customs value (CIF)?
It is the sum of the cargo value, freight to the border and insurance. Import duty and VAT are calculated on this amount.
Which exchange rate is used?
The calculator uses the official National Bank of Georgia rate — the same one customs applies on the declaration day.
How accurate is the result?
The result is an estimate for preliminary assessment. The exact amount is determined by customs based on the commodity code. For an exact calculation, contact us — a DECLARO broker will help.