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Certificate of Origin in Georgia

Purpose of the certificate:

  • Confirmation of the country of origin of goods.

  • Obtaining favourable customs tariffs (if free trade agreements are in force).

  • Simplification of customs procedures.

Types of certificates:

  • General Certificate of Origin (ordinary form): used for goods not covered by preferential agreements.

  • Certificate of origin in the form of CT-1: used for goods exported to CIS countries with which Georgia has free trade agreements.

  • EUR.1 certificate of origin for goods exported to European Union countries.

Consider factors such as type of shipment, distance, route, urgency and cost.

Certificate of Origin:

  • The certificate is issued at the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).

    For registration it is necessary to provide:
    - Application form.
    - Commercial invoice.
    - Documents confirming the origin of the goods (e.g. certificates from the manufacturer).
    - Packing list.
    - Other documents on request.

Criteria for determining the country of origin.

The country of origin is determined on the basis of international rules established by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and national legislation. Basic criteria:

  • Wholly produced:

    A good is considered to originate from a particular country if it is wholly produced or extracted within its territory. For example:
    Minerals extracted in the country
    Agricultural products grown in the country
    Goods produced from raw materials extracted in the country

  • Sufficient processing:

    If a good is produced using raw materials or components from other countries, it can be considered as originating in the country where it has been sufficiently processed. The criteria for sufficient processing include:
    HS commodity code change:The commodity code changes at the level of the first four digits.
    Percentage of value added:
    The percentage of value added in the country of processing must exceed a certain percentage (usually 50-60 per cent).
    Specific operations:
    For example, assembly, blending, processing that give the commodity new properties.

  • Cumulation of origin:

    If the goods are produced using raw materials or components from countries with which Georgia has free trade agreements, these components may be considered as originating in Georgia.

  • Direct supply:

    If the goods are produced using raw materials or components from countries with which Georgia has free trade agreements, these components may be considered as originating in Georgia.

Examples of application of the criteria

  • Goods from Georgia:

    Wine produced from Georgian grapes is considered a Georgian good.

  • Goods with processing:

    If furniture is produced in Georgia from imported raw materials and the processing fulfils the criteria of sufficient processing, the goods are considered to be Georgian goods.

Useful links:

  • Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): www.gcci.ge

  • Georgia State Department of Revenue: www.rs.ge

Certificate of Origin is an important document for international trade, which helps to confirm the origin of goods and to obtain benefits. In Georgia, the process of its issuance is quite transparent, but requires submission of all necessary documents and compliance with the criteria of origin.

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