Car import customs calculator
This free tool estimates the customs cost of importing a car into Georgia (Kvemo Kartli) or Azerbaijan. Enter the engine size, the car's age, the fuel type and the value, and you'll see the combined duty, excise, VAT and clearance fee. It's built for buyers around Marneuli, Rustavi and the wider region — knowing the real cost before you buy makes the decision easier and helps you avoid surprises at the border.
Rates: rs.ge / customs.gov.az — reviewed 2026-07. Results are estimates.
How the calculation works
The estimate has three parts. First, excise: it depends on engine size (cc) and the car's age — a bigger engine and an older car mean higher excise, while electric vehicles are exempt. Second, customs duty: Georgia usually applies 0% on passenger cars, while Azerbaijan charges a percentage of the value. Third, VAT plus a fixed clearance fee. Every rate lives in a single config file, so when the law changes the numbers are a one-line update.
Worked example
Say you're bringing a 5-year-old petrol car with a 2000 cc engine worth 10,000 GEL into Rustavi. The tool computes excise from the engine size and age coefficient, then VAT and the clearance fee, and shows a total. It's a close estimate — the exact figure is set at the customs post.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the result?
It's an estimate. Official rates change and the exact amount is confirmed by customs. Use the numbers for planning.
Is there excise on an electric car?
No. Both Georgia and Azerbaijan exempt electric vehicles from engine-based excise, so the tool shows zero.
How is the car's age counted?
The number of years from the model year to the current year. Older cars carry a higher excise coefficient.
What's the duty on a passenger car in Georgia?
A 0% import duty usually applies, with most of the cost falling on excise.
Do I have to pay to use this?
No — the tool is completely free and needs no signup.