The historic Silk Road crossed Georgia's territory for centuries as the shortest route between the Black and Caspian Seas, an important trade artery between Europe and Central Asia. As a result, this small and very mountainous country in eastern Europe has a long and rich history of varied peoples and events.
Georgia's temperate climate and fertile mountain slopes have given the world an important gift: The birthplace of wine production 8,000 years ago.
While wine production remains an important part of Georgia's economy, it has diversified and developed significantly in the 21st century. Therefore, e-commerce is displaying a healthy 19% annual growth rate, which is being supported by an steadily increasing rate of computer use by Georgians.
Shipping Rates
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Georgia
through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Georgia. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking
information to Georgia
Disclaimer
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this
page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Georgia before shipping any
goods.
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Feb 21, 2026
8:49 am
Counties Map,CM, GE
Delivered
Feb 20, 2026
7:18 am
Capital, CA, GE
In transit
Feb 19, 2026
9:03 pm
Flag, FL, GE
International Clearance
Feb 19, 2026
8:14 am
Capital , CA, GE
In transit
Feb 19, 2026
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
Feb 18, 2026
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will
require different paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting
statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Provided a gift has been shipped from someone in Canada to a person in
Georgia, it will be exempt from import taxes under the following
conditions:
The parcel's value is 300 GEL or less (about $120 CAD)
It is an occasional occurrence
There has been no monetary transaction between the sender and
recipient
The contents will not be sold
NOTE: If the shipment's value is
greater than 300 GEL (about $120 CAD) as a result of containing
multiple gifts, the gifts with a value 300 GEL or less will be exempt
from import taxes.
Gifts of the following products are limited to the following amounts
if they are to enter Georgia duty and tax free:
4 L wine and 16 L beer
1 L of beverages with an alcohol content of 22%-plus
200 cigarettes or 50 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 g of loose
tobacco; or a proportional amount of the listed tobacco products
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment from an individual in Canada to an individual living
in Georgia will be allowed entry duty and tax free if:
Its value is no more than 300 GEL (about $120 CAD)
The items are not for commercial purposes, i.e. they are not for
sale
It has been sent without any exchange of money
It is not a regular occurrence, i.e. parcels only arrive
occasionally
Shipments with the following items may be sent duty and tax free only
if they abide by the quantity limitations listed below:
250 g of loose tobacco or 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 50
cigarillos (or a proportional amount of these items)
1 L of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 22% or greater
16 L of beer and 4 L of wine
Shipments with Multiple Gifts
If the individual gifts in such a parcel have a value of 300 GEL or
less (about $120 CAD), they will be duty and tax free.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
A gift shipment from a business in Canada to a business in Georgia
will incur duties and taxes regardless of the value of the parcel.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
If a business in Canada ships a gift parcel to an individual in
Georgia, it will be liable to import duty and taxes even if it has
very little value.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the
commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time (see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one
individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Miguel ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Georgia City 01001 Georgia
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
If your shipment contains multiple gifts, each gift with a value of
300 GEL or less (about $120 CAD), may enter Georgia exempt from duty
and tax charges.
Shipments with multiple gifts should have each item wrapped and tagged
separately.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Georgia City 01001 Georgia
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
Ship To
Invoice
Miguel ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Georgia City 01001 Georgia
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2027 (shelf life of 6 months or longer)
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Permanent / Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Samples
Commercial samples are shipped to a country to demonstrate and promote
goods. They are not for sale. (Customs authorities may require that
they be rendered unusable for sale.)
Samples entering Georgia will be exempt from import charges if they
are of low value and are destined for display for the purpose of
soliciting sales.
Commercial samples include items such as:
Machinery and consumer goods manufactured outside of Georgia
Consumables - food and beverage samples - that are for tasting at a
trade fair or similar exhibition
Commercial Sample Checklist
A Commercial Invoice must be included with your shipment
Clearly indicate 'Commercial Samples' on the commercial invoice in the
General Description & Detailed Description of Goods (see sample)
The item shipped has tearing, perforation, slashing, defacing, or has
permanent marking clearing indicating the item as commercial sample
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Georgia City 01001 Georgia
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Commercial Sample - Not for Resale
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Commercial Sample - Advanced reading copy of Dan Brown's novel.
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Commercial Sample Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Advertising Material
Advertising may enter Georgia duty and tax free if it is either
printed material or samples provided they are sent at no charge to the
recipient.
In the case of printed materials, the shipment must:
Have a maximum weight of 1 kg
Be an occasional event, i.e. it is NOT one of a series of several
shipments from the same sender to the same recipient
Printed material must show the name of the company that produces,
sells, or rents the item or services being advertised. Advertising
includes items like:
Brochures and catalogues
Price lists
Instructional materials
Calendars
Unframed photographs
Advertising Material Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for
Resale' (see sample)
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Georgia City 01001 Georgia
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Equipment and machinery shipped to Georgia from Canada for repairs
will be charged import duties and taxes.
Items Under Warranty
Machinery and equipment shipped to Canada from Georgia under a
warranty will be allowed a duty-free re-entry into Georgia provided
the work was done at no charge.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Goods no longer under warranty that are repaired in Canada will incur
import duty and taxes when they are returned to Georgia. As well,
Canadian GST will be applied to the repair charges and on any parts
used to effect the repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Georgia
Goods sent to Georgia for repair will be liable to importation taxes
and duties.
Returning Repaired Product to Georgia
Provided goods were repaired in Canada at no charge because of
warranty obligations, they will be exempt from duty fees when they
re-enter Georgia.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General
Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under
the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the
item was first exported to Georgia or exported to Canada (depending on
which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Georgia City 01001 Georgia
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Goods imported into Georgia for a temporary stay will be eligible for
either a partial or full duty exemption provided they exit the country
within the agreed time period.
Temporary goods that qualify for duty relief include:
Items to be displayed at an exhibition, meeting, or trade fair
Materials required to set-up a booth at an exhibition
Equipment needed for advertising purposes - audio-visual machines,
slides, films, etc.
ATA Carnets
At this time, Georgia does not accept ATA Carnets for the temporary
importation of goods.
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written
in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods. (see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no
repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received
within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Georgia City 01001 Georgia
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2027
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
Sold goods entering Georgia from Canada will be duty-free up to a
value of 300 GEL (about $120 CAD); however, all items regardless of
their value will incur VAT.
Occasional Shipper
Goods sold on an occasional basis to Georgians from Canada, for
example through eBay, will be allowed a duty-free entry if the
shipment's value is 300 GEL or less (about $120). Note, however, the
shipment will be charged VAT no matter the value of the parcel.
Regular shipper
Commercial enterprises that regularly ship sold goods to Georgia are
recommended to employ the services of a licenced Georgian customs
broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Georgia City 01001 Georgia
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This
process alone can be confusing and time-consuming. So we’ve narrowed
down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of
being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.).
Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's
destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the
commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels). These
are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document
pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the
system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled
good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a
controlled good and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US
Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Georgia. A COO
proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in
Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Georgia, it will
incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters
of credit for the goods. Otherwise, it is generally your choice
whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you
can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process
and ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties
and taxes.
No specific form required, but generally includes information regarding:
The exporter, importer and transport company
Date of issue
Number of freight invoice
Type and number of packages
Contents of each package
Marks and numbers
Net weight, gross weight and measurements of each package
Prohibited & Restricted Imports
Goods prohibited from entering Georgia may not enter under any
circumstances whereas those deemed restricted are allowed entry if they
abide by prescribed quantity limits.
Prohibited Items
Any item considered to be obscene or
immoral
Counterfeit or pirated goods
Psychotropic substances, illicit
drugs, and any precursors to these products
Narcotics
E-cigarette liquid (UPS cannot clear)
Restricted Items
Flower bulbs or tubers (2 kg max.)
Seed packages (5 packs, max. 5 g each)
Plants (5 items)
Fresh produce (5 kg max.)
Cut flowers and twigs (20 pieces
max.) or one wreath made from them
Shipments entering Georgia will incur duties and taxes, which are
calculated on the CIF value of the parcel - that is, the sum of the
customs plus insurance amount plus freight costs.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
If you calculate the CIF value of your shipment before sending it off to
Georgia, you will have an estimate of the duty and taxes that will be
owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
The threshold on goods* entering Georgia is 300 GEL (about $120 CAD).
Also known as the de minimis value, the threshold is the amount below
which no duty charges are incurred. VAT is applied to all shipments
regardless of their value.
NOTE: The parcel must weigh 30 kg
or less for the threshold to apply.
*Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products may enter Georgia duty-free
up to the 300 GEL value and to the quantity limits as outlined here
Currency
Georgian Lari GEL
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
GEL 300 (about $120 CAD)
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
18%
Tax Exemption (De minimis Value)
N/A
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise Duties
Georgian authorities apply excise taxes to alcoholic beverages and
tobacco products. Details for these goods may be found here
You can purchase insurance
through Secureship, and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting
your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared
insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment, our
system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or
damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is
insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable,
if it doesn't meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased
through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Georgia from Canada can take between 3-5 business days
through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform. More
economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2
months to complete the delivery.
