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📋 Service Details
Georgia Air Freight from China: routing and transit
We move door-to-door air freight from South China into Georgia. Cargo enters through TBS (Tbilisi), BUS (Batumi) and clears with Georgian Revenue Service, which takes 2–6 days on average.
Georgia has had a free trade agreement with China since 2018 — the only one in the Caucasus — so most goods enter duty-free with a valid certificate of origin, leaving only 18% VAT. Poti and Batumi also serve as the Black Sea end of the Middle Corridor for cargo continuing to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Central Asia.
Route facts
| Destination country | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Asia |
| Mode | Air Freight |
| Gateways used | TBS (Tbilisi), BUS (Batumi) |
| Transit, China to gateway | 3–5 business days |
| Clearance / dwell | 2–6 days |
| Peak season | Sep–Nov |
Delivery cities on this lane
Each city below has its own guide covering the gateway that serves it, the inland leg after clearance and the local delivery requirements.
- China to Tbilisi — capital and the country's main market. Via TBS air / Poti sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Batumi — Black Sea port and tourism city. Via BUS air / Batumi sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Poti — the main container port with immediate access. Via TBS air / Poti sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Kutaisi — western industrial city and free zone. Via KUT air / Poti sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Rustavi — metallurgy and manufacturing centre. Via TBS air / Poti sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
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ℹ️ Additional Information
Clearance requirements into Georgia
VAT 18%; customs duty of 0%, 5% or 12% only — and 0% on most goods under the China–Georgia free trade agreement. The de-minimis position is GEL 300 for personal parcels.
Conformity: Technical regulation conformity for regulated goods; certificate of origin to claim FTA preference.
Known friction points: The FTA preference requires a correctly issued certificate of origin; without it the standard 0/5/12% tariff applies. Black Sea sailing schedules can be affected by regional shipping conditions.
Documents we file under DDP
- Commercial invoice showing HS codes and the true transaction value
- Packing list with carton count, gross and net weight, and dimensions
- Air waybill
- Certificate of origin where it reduces the duty rate
- Product certification or conformity documents where the commodity requires them
Packing notes
- Chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000)
- Use ISPM-15 treated wood for any pallet or crate — untreated timber is a common hold
- Mark every carton with the consignee name, city and carton number of total
- Declare lithium batteries, magnets, liquids and powders before booking, not after
Other modes into Georgia
Duty rates, thresholds and conformity rules change by ministerial decision. The figures here are buyer-planning references, not a customs ruling — confirm the current position for your HS code with Georgian Revenue Service or your broker before shipping.
📊 China to Georgia — Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | TBS (Tbilisi), BUS (Batumi) |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Georgian Revenue Service |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | GEL 300 for personal parcels |
| Import tax & duty regime | VAT 18%; customs duty of 0%, 5% or 12% only — and 0% on most goods under the China–Georgia free trade agreement |
| Local currency | GEL |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 2–6 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | Technical regulation conformity for regulated goods; certificate of origin to claim FTA preference |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
🧰 Free 3D Loading Tools for This Air Route
This page covers a Air freight service from China to Georgia. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
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- Shrink-wrap and corner-protect cartons — air cargo is transloaded multiple times.
- Keep single cartons under 30 KG for air handling to Georgia to avoid overweight surcharges.
- Compare volumetric weight (L×W×H÷6000) with actual weight — the higher one is billed.
- Label every carton with destination, carton number, and total count (e.g. 3/12).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Air DDP Door-to-Door from China to Georgia take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5–10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 2–6 days of clearance/dwell once it reaches the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP terms.
What duties and taxes apply when importing into Georgia?
Clearance is handled by Georgian Revenue Service. The regime is: VAT 18%; customs duty of 0%, 5% or 12% only — and 0% on most goods under the China–Georgia free trade agreement, with a de-minimis position of GEL 300 for personal parcels. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
In what currency is this route priced and paid?
Freight is quoted and invoiced in USD; the destination-side currency is GEL. Payment is typically due before departure, and DDP means you settle the full landed cost once.
How is the shipping cost on this route calculated?
We compare actual gross weight against volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000) and charge the greater, rounded up to the next kilogram, then apply the per-KG rate shown in the table above.
What does DDP shipping to Georgia include on this route?
DDP means one price covering freight, the duty/tax owed to Georgian Revenue Service, and last-mile delivery to your door in Georgia. There are no surprise charges at destination.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Georgia?
Georgian Revenue Service typically requires a commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list, the bill of lading/air waybill, a certificate of origin (may lower duty), and any product certification (Technical regulation conformity for regulated goods; certificate of origin to claim FTA preference). We file these under DDP.
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