Import a car from the USA and Canada to Georgia
Buy at Copart or IAA, ship to Poti and clear customs in Georgia. Here are the steps and an estimate of the cost up to arrival.
How it works
1Find the car and get alerts
Save a search for the make, model and budget you want. SalvageAlert watches Copart and IAA and alerts you as soon as a matching lot is listed.
2Bid through a broker
Most lots can only be bid on with a dealer licence. An export broker bids for you, pays the auction and prepares the export documents.
3Towing to the export port
The car is towed from the auction yard to a port such as New Jersey, Savannah, Houston or Montreal and loaded into a shared container.
4Ocean shipping
Shipping to Poti usually takes four to eight weeks, depending on the route and on how quickly the container fills.
5Customs and registration
On arrival a customs broker declares the car and pays the import taxes. After repairs and a technical inspection the car can be registered.
Cars you could ship to Georgia this week
Live lots at the North American auctions the calculator prices from, under a ceiling a shipped car still makes sense at, soonest sale first. Open one and the calculator on its page prices it at your door.
Copart USA · FLETCHER, NC
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX
FRONT END
Bid $175Oct 30
Copart USA · FLETCHER, NC
2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE
MECHANICAL
Bid $225Oct 30
Copart USA · FLETCHER, NC
2016 NISSAN ALTIMA
SIDE
Bid $200Oct 30
Copart USA · FLETCHER, NC
2023 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS
FRONT END
Bid $800Oct 30
Copart USA · FLETCHER, NC
2016 KIA SOUL
NORMAL WEAR
Bid $200Oct 30
Copart USA · FLETCHER, NC
2001 CHEVROLET S TRUCK
FRONT END
Bid $1,400Oct 30
Copart USA · FLETCHER, NC
2025 HONDA CIVIC
FRONT END
Bid $175Oct 30
Copart USA · FLETCHER, NC
2025 LEXUS GX 550
FRONT END
Bid $5,000Oct 30
Copart USA · FLETCHER, NCLanded cost calculator
Enter a bid to see what the car costs once it has cleared customs. Towing, shipping and port costs are pre-filled with typical values you can change.
Import taxes are not included here. Ask your customs broker for a quote.
- Winning bid
- $5,000
- Auction buyer fees
- $1,058
- Towing to the port
- $500
- Ocean shipping and insurance
- $2,400
- Customs value
- $8,958
- Port, unloading and broker
- $650
- Estimated cost before import taxesImport taxes are not included here. Ask your customs broker for a quote.
- $9,608
Estimate only. Confirm the final figures with your customs broker; exchange rates are indicative.
Import taxes
Import taxes in Georgia are mostly an excise tax set by engine size and the car's age, plus fees at registration; the rates change often, so they are not included in the calculator. Ask your customs broker for a quote before you bid. Georgia is also a common transit route for cars going on to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Central Asia.
What SalvageAlert costs
Starter is $19.99 a month and Unlimited $39.99 a month. Plans are billed in USD, and you can start with a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy at Copart or IAA from abroad?
Yes. Most lots can only be bid on with a dealer licence, so buyers abroad bid through a licensed broker who buys the car for them and arranges the export.
How are import taxes calculated?
Import taxes in Georgia are mostly an excise tax set by engine size and the car's age, plus fees at registration; the rates change often, so they are not included in the calculator. Ask your customs broker for a quote before you bid. Georgia is also a common transit route for cars going on to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Central Asia.
How long does delivery take?
Allow one to two weeks for payment and towing to the port, then four to eight weeks of shipping and a few days for customs clearance.
Can I register a car with a salvage title?
Often yes, once it is repaired and passes the technical inspection your country requires. Rules differ by country and by type of damage, so check with the registration authority before you bid.
How does SalvageAlert help?
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