In the article you will find:
- Who has the right to import a vehicle into Georgia?
- Types of customs regimes for goods and vehicles
- Car customs clearance time and where?
- Vehicle transit
- Obligations of the carrier
- What measures are taken during customs clearance of the car?
One of the most demanding customs procedures is the customs clearance of a vehicle (cars) in Georgia. Therefore, today we will focus your attention on this procedure and tell you exactly how the customs clearance of a car is carried out in Georgia, what procedures and obligations arise at this time, and what the carrier has the right to do.
Who has the right to import a vehicle into Georgia?
Every person has the right to bring a vehicle into the territory of Georgia equally, of course, in the manner provided by the Code.
It is necessary to observe all the rules and obligations provided for by the Customs Code and the legislation of Georgia.
A person has the right to choose any type of customs regime (whether it is transit, reimport or import), or change it depending on the number of vehicles, manufacturer or country of destination.
Types of customs regimes for goods and vehicles
The customs legislation regulates the types of customs regimes, which are:
- release into free circulation (import);
- reimport
- transit;
- storage of goods in the customs warehouse;
- duty-free trade;
- processing in the customs territory;
- processing under customs control;
- temporary import and/or export;
- placement and/or use of goods in the free customs zone;
- placement and/or use of goods in a free warehouse;
- processing outside the customs territory;
- export;
- re-export;
- Destruction;
- Waiver in favor of the state.
Consider the taxes that arise at the time of declaration, which are:
- Declared car registration service - 150 GEL
- Filling out the customs declaration - 50 GEL
- Expert inspection act - 30 GEL
Car customs clearance time and where?
When the vehicle is registered in a foreign country and it is imported by a citizen of a foreign country, it is necessary to make a clearance - within 90 calendar days. In other cases - within 60 calendar days.
Be sure to note that in case of violation of the deadline, the person is fined at least 50, and at most 1000 GEL.
When importing goods into the territory of Georgia, general declaration is made at the customs checkpoint, no later than 3 working days after the completion of border control.
In what time frame should the vehicle be delivered to the destination?
When bringing goods by truck - 10 calendar days.
By rail transport - 5 calendar days.
When moving in transit on the territory of Georgia - 20 calendar days.
In the case of goods with a quantity and value greater than the tax-free minimum - no more than 60 calendar days.
Vehicle declared in re-export or export procedure - in 45 calendar days.
By submitting a customs declaration, the goods declared for export/re-export/outside processing/warehouse operation in transit, moved by motor vehicle, must be submitted to the customs checkpoint within 10 calendar days after the registration of the declaration.
Vehicle transit
Vehicle transit means the export of goods (vehicle) to another state through Georgia, without applying various economic measures and policies.
It is a necessary condition that, under the conditions of transit, the goods are taken out of the territory of Georgia in an unchanged state, they are not used for different purposes other than transit.
Documents agreeing to transit goods shall be submitted to the vehicle together with the corresponding transit vehicle.
Obligations of the carrier
The carrier is responsible for the transit of goods and general customs obligations. If the carrier violates the rules, such as failure to bring the goods to the customs office or loss of the goods, he will pay the customs tax in accordance with the customs regime, however, the exception is the case when the goods have changed their condition due to natural wear and tear and not by force.
What measures are taken during customs clearance of the car?
During the customs clearance of the car, various formalities and measures are carried out, one of which is taxes. Said tax may be:
- customs
- added value;
- excise duty.
- Customs fees are:
- for customs procedures;
- for issuing licenses.
Customs clearance
Customs clearance is done when the vehicle is brought into the appropriate customs regime and for the purpose of completing the formalities.
Types of customs clearance procedure:
- presentation of goods and vehicles, their inspection and customs inspection;
- Sampling and sampling of goods;
- checking of documents confirming the inspection carried out before the shipment of goods;
- calculation and payment of payments;
- submission of guarantees for customs;
- Release of goods.
Summary
Car customs clearance in Georgia is not a difficult operation, the main thing is that each law, customs rules and obligations are fulfilled in order, of course, by a competent person.