Importing a car from China to Georgia: full landed-cost guide 2026
Duties, VAT, who can import, what gets in, shipping — and the DDP price of 19 popular Chinese models in Georgia, computed by our rules engine with sources and verification dates.
Who can import and what gets in
- • Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; re-export is tax-free
- • Excise ×3 for right-hand drive
Tax rules and sources
- No duty; excise (from 2026-04-02) ≤6 years 1.5 GEL/cc, >6 years 4.5 GEL/cc; ×3 for RHD; EVs exempt; VAT 18% on (price + excise) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
- Re-export / transit tax-free (Poti free zone; onward shipment to a third country without unloading is not taxed) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
Caucasus re-export hub (→ Armenia / Azerbaijan / Central Asia), no duty; excise by displacement × age (triples after 6 years), ×3 for right-hand drive, EVs exempt; re-export is tax-free.
Popular models: DDP price in Georgia
| Model | Ex-works | DDP |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Seal 05 DM-i | $10,500 | $17,597 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-i | $14,500 | $22,341 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) | $14,800 | $21,715 |
| BYD Seal EV | $21,000 | $29,067 |
| BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) | $11,500 | $17,801 |
| BYD Dolphin | $11,000 | $17,208 |
| BYD Sealion 7 | $22,500 | $30,846 |
| BYD Han EV | $22,000 | $30,253 |
| BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) | $17,500 | $24,917 |
| BYD Tang EV | $30,000 | $39,740 |
| Geely Coolray | $10,500 | $17,598 |
| Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro) | $17,000 | $25,614 |
| Zeekr 001 | $33,000 | $43,298 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro | $15,000 | $22,999 |
| Changan CS75 Plus | $13,000 | $20,563 |
| GWM Haval H6 | $13,500 | $21,483 |
| XPeng G6 | $24,000 | $32,625 |
| MG4 EV | $18,000 | $25,510 |
| Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built) | $30,000 | $39,740 |
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