Key takeaways
- 01The calculator covers every cost layer: auction price, US inland transport, ocean freight, insurance, import duty, 2026 excise, VAT, and local fees.
- 02Georgia's April 2, 2026 excise change introduced different per-cc rates for cars under 6 years old versus those over 6 years; the tool supports both.
- 03Left-hand-drive hybrids can qualify for a 60% excise reduction — the calculator applies this automatically when you select the right powertrain.
- 04Results are estimates for budgeting; always confirm the final amount with a customs broker or the Revenue Service before shipping.
Why Estimate Georgian Import Costs Before Buying
Buying a car at a US auction like Copart or IAAI looks cheap on paper, but the Georgian landed cost is determined by a stack of charges layered on top of the purchase price. Import duty, the post-April 2026 excise, 18% VAT, ocean freight, insurance, and local clearance fees can easily exceed the vehicle price itself on older or higher-displacement cars.
Georgia's 2026 excise reform changed the per-cubic-centimeter rates for passenger cars, creating a sharp jump between cars under 6 years old and those over 6 years old. Factoring in the right excise tier — plus potential hybrid reductions and right-hand-drive rules — before placing a bid is the only way to avoid a costly surprise at the Poti or Batumi terminal.
How to Use the Georgia Car Import Calculator
The whole calculation runs in your browser in under a minute.
- 01
Enter US purchase costs
Type in the vehicle price, auction fees, US inland transport, ocean freight, insurance, and your USD/GEL exchange rate.
- 02
Describe the vehicle
Enter the manufacture year, declaration year, engine displacement in cc, powertrain (gasoline, hybrid, electric), and steering position (left or right).
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Choose the excise rule
Select the post-April 2, 2026 excise mode for current shipments, or the transitional mode if your vehicle may qualify under the pre-change rules.
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Review the breakdown
The tool shows customs value, import duty, excise, VAT, and local fees as separate lines so you can see exactly which charge is driving the total.
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Adjust inputs and compare
Change the engine size, year, or powertrain to compare scenarios before you commit to a bid.
Information to Gather Before Calculating
Having these details ready makes the estimate more accurate.
- 01Vehicle auction price and all US-side fees (buyer fee, gate fee)
- 02US inland transport cost to the export port
- 03Ocean freight and marine insurance quotes
- 04Current USD to GEL exchange rate
- 05Engine displacement in cubic centimeters from the title or VIN decoder
- 06Manufacture year and fuel/powertrain type
Browser-Only, No Data Stored
The Handytool calculator runs entirely on your device. You do not create an account, and your vehicle details, prices, or exchange rates are never uploaded to a server. Refresh the page and everything is cleared.
This is an unofficial planning tool based on public Georgian legal and parliamentary sources. Use the result for pre-bid budgeting, then confirm the final amount with a licensed customs broker or the Georgia Revenue Service before shipping.
Georgia Car Import Calculator FAQ
How much does it cost to import a car from the USA to Georgia?
The total depends on the car price, US auction fees, inland transport, ocean freight, insurance, USD/GEL rate, engine size, age, steering position, and powertrain. The calculator estimates the Georgian tax and landed-cost components from those inputs.
What changed in Georgia car excise tax in 2026?
From April 2, 2026, Georgia moved to a simpler excise structure: cars up to 6 years old use a lower per-cc rate, while cars older than 6 years use a significantly higher rate. Hybrid and right-hand-drive rules can still adjust the amount.
Does the calculator include VAT?
Yes. It estimates Georgian VAT at 18% applied to the customs value plus import-related taxes, shown as a separate line in the breakdown.
Does a hybrid car get a lower Georgia excise tax?
Left-hand-drive hybrid passenger cars can receive a 60% excise reduction for 0–6-year-old cars under the rules reflected in the Tax Code notes. Right-hand-drive or converted-steering cars are treated differently.
Is this an official Georgia customs calculator?
No. It is an unofficial planning tool based on public legal sources. Confirm the final amount with a customs broker or the Revenue Service before shipping.