Import Used Cars to Georgia from China

Georgia breaks the rule you may be used to. There is no general age limit on used imports, but the excise is driven by engine size, so a newer large-engine car can clear for more than an older small-engine one. Price and cost-to-clear point in different directions here.

The counter-intuitive part

Because excise tracks engine size rather than age, a well-kept older small-engine car is often the better financial choice, while a newer large-engine SUV can carry a clearing bill that surprises buyers. Decide which you want before comparing prices.

Running the numbers

On top of the engine-size excise comes 18% VAT, so the total is roughly your landed value plus a size-dependent excise plus VAT. A local broker can give you the exact figure for a specific engine size in minutes.

Ports and onward use

Poti and Batumi are the main gateways, with rail or road on to Tbilisi and the surrounding markets; Georgia also serves as a transit route further into the region. Left-hand drive is standard and clean documents keep clearance quick.