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Import License Applications

Does every shipment need a license?

No, most products do not require a license. Restrictions apply only to specific categories (medicines, weapons, chemicals, food).

How long is an import permit valid?

Validity depends on the permit type. Some are issued for a specific transaction, while others (e.g., pharmaceutical) can be long-term.

What if I don't have a license at customs?

The cargo will be detained. You will be given time to present the permit; otherwise, the cargo will be subject to re-export or destruction.

How much does it cost to get a license?

State fees vary. Some permits are free, while others require payment.

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Although imports in Georgia are liberalized, bringing in certain categories of products requires a special license or permit. This applies to products related to health, safety, environmental protection, or strategic interests. Absence of an import license leads to cargo delays at customs, confiscation, or return, which involves significant financial losses for the business. Our service ensures that your cargo is pre-secured with all necessary documents so that the import process proceeds smoothly.

What does the Import License Applications service cover?

Specialists on Legal.ge will help you obtain the following types of permits:

  • Pharmaceutical Products: Import permits for registered and unregistered medicines, as well as psychotropic substances (Regulation Agency for Medical Activities).
  • Phytosanitary and Veterinary Control: Recognition of certificates and permits required for importing products of plant and animal origin (National Food Agency).
  • Dual-Use Goods: Permits for products that can be used for military purposes (Revenue Service).
  • Radioactive and Chemical Substances: Special licenses from the Agency for Nuclear and Radiation Safety.
  • Weapons and Explosives: Permits from the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
  • Waste: Permits for importing certain types of waste (Ministry of Environment).

Procedural Details

Obtaining a license often requires advance preparation:

  • Submission of contracts and invoices.
  • Authentication of certificates from the country of origin.
  • Laboratory testing of samples (if necessary).
  • Payment of the state fee.

Georgian Legislation and Regulations

The field is regulated by the Law "On Licenses and Permits", as well as sectoral laws (e.g., "On Medicines", "On Food Safety"). Deadlines and conditions for issuing permits vary by product type. For example, the import of substances subject to special control in pharmaceutical products requires a specific regime.

Service Delivery Process

  1. Identification: Determining if the cargo needs a license based on the HS code.
  2. Collection: Preparing the documentation package.
  3. Application: Filing an electronic or physical application.
  4. Receipt: Receiving the license and presenting it at customs.

Why choose a specialist on Legal.ge?

Lack of a license is the #1 reason for problems at customs. Our specialists will pre-check your cargo and prepare all necessary documents so that the import takes place under the "Green Channel" principle, without delays.

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