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Import Quota Management

What is the standard import tax in Georgia?

The standard import tax rates are 0%, 5%, or 12%, depending on the type of goods. Most goods have a 0% tariff, but agricultural products and construction materials often have 12%.

Do I need a license to import food?

Generally, no license is needed, but food products require a phytosanitary or veterinary certificate and must pass border inspection by the National Food Agency.

What is EUR.1 certificate?

It is a movement certificate that proves the origin of goods from the EU (or other partner countries), allowing you to import them into Georgia with a 0% tariff.

Can I appeal a customs decision?

Yes, you can appeal a decision regarding customs value or classification to the Revenue Service's Dispute Resolution Council or directly to court.

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Import Quota Management and Tariff Regulations: Managing International Trade

Although Georgia is a proponent of free trade, import quotas and specific tariff regulations still exist for certain types of products. These mechanisms serve to protect the local market, ensure sanitary standards, or fulfill international agreements. Import quota management involves obtaining the right to import goods within the limits set for importers, often requiring licenses, permits, and complex customs procedures. This is particularly relevant for agricultural products, certain chemicals, and strategic goods. It is critically important for importers to know in advance whether their goods are subject to quotas or anti-dumping duties to avoid cargo detention at the border and financial losses.

What Does This Service Cover?

Specialists on Legal.ge offer full legal support in managing import quotas and tariffs:

  • Goods Classification (HS Codes): Precise tariff classification of products according to the commodity nomenclature, which determines the applicability of quotas and tariffs.
  • Quota Acquisition: Obtaining an import license or permit to bring in a limited quantity of goods (if applicable).
  • Certificates of Origin: Preparing documentation to receive preferential tariffs (0%) under Free Trade Agreements with the EU (EUR.1) and other countries.
  • Anti-Dumping Measures: Consulting on anti-dumping duties and representing in disputes if high tariffs are unjustifiably imposed on your products.
  • Customs Disputes: Disputing with the Revenue Service regarding the determination of customs value or classification of goods.
  • Tariff Planning: Preliminary calculation and optimization of import taxes (VAT, excise, import tax) through legal means.

Common Situations When You Need a Lawyer

Unforeseen problems are common in the import process:

  • Incorrect Code: The customs authority changed your goods' code, resulting in a 12% import tax instead of 0%.
  • Origin Dispute: Customs does not recognize the Certificate of Origin from China or Turkey and demands full tax payment.
  • Quota Exhaustion: You are importing products subject to a seasonal quota and need to find alternative routes.
  • Anti-Dumping: Local producers are demanding anti-dumping duties on your imported products (e.g., cement, rebar).
  • Customs Value: Customs questions the invoice price and increases the customs clearance value using the market method.

Georgian Legal Framework

The field is regulated by the Customs Code of Georgia, the Law "On Import, Export and Transit," and the Law "On the Introduction of Anti-Dumping Measures in Trade." Tariff rates are defined by the Customs Code and government decrees. Free Trade Agreements (DCFTA with the EU, FTAs with China, Turkey, etc.) determine preferential tariffs and rules of origin.

Process: How Collaboration with a Specialist Works

The process includes the following stages:

  1. Analysis: Examining import documentation (invoice, specification) and determining the code.
  2. Risk Assessment: Identifying tariff and non-tariff barriers (licenses, quotas).
  3. Documentation Preparation: Obtaining certificates of origin and permits.
  4. Declaration: Assisting in filling out or correcting the customs declaration.
  5. Dispute: Appealing the customs authority's decision in mediation or court.

Why Choose Legal.ge?

International trade is full of constantly changing regulations. Legal.ge gives you access to customs and trade law experts who will help you ensure smooth cargo clearance, tax optimization, and avoidance of fines. Manage your imports efficiently with Legal.ge.

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