Importing a car to Georgia from US auctions

What it costs, which cars you're allowed to bring in, and the documents you'll need — before you bid on Copart or IAAI.

Customs cost to Georgia

Import duty	5% of customs value
Excise	sedan: $400 · suv: $600 · pickup: $600
VAT	18%
Clearing (typical)	~$200

Estimates — the exact all-in figure (auction fees + US inland + ocean + these customs) is on the calculator, in GEL.

Which titles can you import to Georgia?

Clean title

Clean — registers freely in Georgia.

Salvage title

Salvage is routine to import & register in Georgia.

Rebuilt / prior salvage

Rebuilt registers in Georgia after inspection.

Flood / water damage

Flood — registrable but inspect electrics/corrosion.

Parts only / non-repairable

Parts-only — possible in Georgia but higher risk; confirm first.

Key rules

Age limit	No age limit — Georgia is one of the most permissive markets for used-car import.
Steering	Both left- and right-hand drive are registrable (LHD strongly preferred for resale).
Salvage / damage	Salvage, rebuilt and even heavily damaged cars import and register routinely — Georgia is a major re-export hub.
Clearing time	Fast — often 1–3 days; Poti/Batumi are set up for high car volume.

Documents you'll need

US title
Auction invoice / bill of sale
Bill of lading
Georgian customs declaration

Georgia import — questions & answers

How much does it cost to import a car to Georgia?

On top of the winning bid you pay auction fees, US inland transport, ocean freight and Georgia customs — import duty 5%, VAT 18%, plus excise. Use our calculator for the exact all-in figure in your currency, before you bid.

Can I import a salvage or rebuilt car to Georgia?

Salvage, rebuilt and even heavily damaged cars import and register routinely — Georgia is a major re-export hub.

Is there an age limit for importing a car to Georgia?

No age limit — Georgia is one of the most permissive markets for used-car import.

Left-hand or right-hand drive for Georgia?

Both left- and right-hand drive are registrable (LHD strongly preferred for resale).

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