Armenia Import Regulations

General Information & Importers

• • Drive Side: Left-hand drive vehicles are allowed.
• • Allowed Importers: Armenian citizens, legal residents, foreign individuals, and companies or car dealers (commercial imports).
• • Not Allowed: Imports with fake or missing documents are prohibited. Temporarily imported vehicles cannot be transferred freely to others.
• • Inspection: Not specifically required for most imports.

Shipping & Restrictions

• • Year Restriction: No age restriction applies for most imports.
• • Destination Port: Poti, Georgia (Transit to Armenia).
• • Time of Shipment: 34–46 days approximately.
• • Vessel Schedule: Monthly frequency.
• • Shipping Line: MAERSK.

Duties, Taxes & Exemptions

• • Customs Duties: Based on the CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight) following EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) rules.
• • VAT: Approximately 20% on all vehicle imports.
• • Commercial Vehicles: Trucks and buses may qualify for reduced duties (~2.5%).
• • Exemptions: Electric vehicles (EVs) may qualify for a VAT exemption available until December 31, 2026.

Required Documents

• • Commercial Invoice and original Bill of Lading (B/L).
• • Car title and Japan Export Certificate.
• • Proof of use abroad and purchase agreement or payment proof.
• • ID/Passport or company registration papers.
• • Standard customs declaration forms.

Practical Notes

• • EAEU rules affect final import cost; older cars and larger engines usually incur significantly higher duties.
• • Typical processing fee: 3,500 AMD for standard customs/processing.
• • Clearance time: Typically ranges between 3–10 working days.