Question 1

How is Georgian customs excise tax calculated for imported cars?

Accepted Answer

Georgia calculates excise tax on imported vehicles based on engine displacement (cc) and vehicle age. Under the new tariff effective April 2026: vehicles under 6 years old pay 1.50 GEL per cc; vehicles 6 years or older pay 4.50 GEL per cc. Classic vehicles (30+ years) are exempt. Right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles pay 3x the standard excise rate. Hybrid vehicles receive a 60% discount on excise. Electric vehicles are fully exempt from excise tax.

Question 2

What is the difference between the old and new Georgian customs tariff?

Accepted Answer

The old tariff had 11 age-based brackets ranging from 0.70 to 2.40 GEL per cc. The new tariff (April 2026) simplified this to two brackets: 1.50 GEL/cc for vehicles under 6 years old and 4.50 GEL/cc for vehicles 6 years and older. Vehicles first registered before 2014 are prohibited from import under the new rules.

Question 3

How do I check PTI (technical inspection) status in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Enter the Georgian license plate number (e.g. AB-123-CD) in the PTI Check section of CarCheck's calculator page. The tool queries the official Georgian PTI database and returns inspection status (valid, expiring soon, or expired), next inspection due date, and mileage at inspection.

Question 4

Does a right-hand drive car pay higher customs in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles imported into Georgia (country in the Caucasus) are subject to a 3x excise tax multiplier. For example, a 2,000cc RHD vehicle pays 9,000 GEL in excise instead of 3,000 GEL under the new tariff. LHD (left-hand drive) vehicles pay the standard rate.

Question 5

Are hybrid cars cheaper to import into Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hybrid vehicles receive a 60% discount on excise tax when importing into Georgia. A 2,000cc hybrid vehicle under 6 years old pays 1,200 GEL excise (1.50 GEL/cc x 2,000 x 40%) instead of 3,000 GEL for a petrol equivalent. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) with an engine are treated as hybrids and receive the same discount.

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