Shipping goods from Georgia to Russia
Georgia is a Black Sea transit country, with the port of Poti handling cargo, and its suppliers ship wine, mineral water and fruit. Georgia also lies on our road corridor from Turkey via Georgia and Azerbaijan. We collect from your premises, prepare the export declaration with Georgian customs on your behalf and send you the export evidence for your records, while your Russian customer receives the goods cleared and delivered.
Georgia is not a member of the EAEU, so full import clearance takes place in Russia, with duties and VAT paid by your buyer. By road, the main crossing is Upper Lars, which can stand still at peak times and in bad weather, so we build this into the schedule. Transit times are confirmed with every quote. B2B only, from 50 kg per shipment (air freight has no weight limit), minimum service fee €200.
How we ship from Georgia to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Georgia to Russia
Georgian suppliers typically ship wine, mineral water, fruit and goods in transit through Poti. Wine and mineral water need certificates and, for alcohol, specific documents for Russia; fresh fruit needs phytosanitary certificates and a temperature regime. Russian import rules for food and drink apply, so we check each product before accepting the cargo.
Export formalities
Georgia is not in the EAEU, so the goods are declared for export with Georgian customs and then go through full import clearance in Russia: customs declaration, duties and import VAT paid by your buyer, and the certificates required for the product. We prepare the export declaration on your behalf and clear the goods in Russia through a registered customs representative. Every consignment is screened against EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Plan around Upper Lars: at peak times and in bad weather the crossing can close, so dispatch urgent consignments early.
- For wine, prepare alcohol documents and certificates for Russia before collection.
- For fresh fruit, agree the temperature regime and phytosanitary documents before loading.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Georgia to Russia take?
It depends mainly on traffic at the Upper Lars crossing; we confirm the transit time with your quote.
How can my Russian customer pay me?
Payment terms are agreed with your customer. If a direct transfer is not possible, they can use our supplier-payment service, where a partner company resident in the EU pays your invoice under an agency agreement.
Which documents are needed?
A Georgian export declaration, which we prepare for you, plus a commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes and product certificates. In Russia, the goods are fully cleared and your buyer pays duties and VAT.
Do you check sanctions?
Yes. We screen every HS code and party against EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions and dual-use lists and decline anything restricted.