Customs

What are the rules about bringing goods to Armenia?

You can bring in a certain amount of goods for personal (not commercial) use without paying duty or tax if you transport them yourself. Tax-free allowance differs for various goods, for example:

• Foodstuff – 5 kilos

• Beverages – 2 liters

• Cigarettes – 400

• Cigars – 10

• Tobacco – 1 kilo

• Cell phones - 2

Used personal items with no original factory packaging and labelling are also tax exempt if you transport them yourself.

If you go over your allowance you pay customs duty and possibly other taxes. The exact rates will depend on the type of goods. Normally 10% customs duty and 20% import VAT should apply. You must pay the duties before the release of goods, unless they come from a Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) country in which case the payment may be deferred. 

You are allowed to bring in items through post. We recommend only using this for personal shopping, however, the information might come in handy in general. There is no difference here if the items are new or used. However, there are maximum amounts to the number of a certain item you may bring in. You can see the allowances made by the Customs Union here.

Starting from 31 March 2022, no customs fees or taxes are charged for goods imported in the Republic of Armenia by physical persons via carriers or in international postal deliveries from countries which are not members of the Eurasian Economic Union, as long as the total weight of the transported items does not exceed 31 kg, and the value does not exceed the sum of 200 EUR (As of April 1, 2024). If the total weight of the transported items does exceed 31 kg, or the value does exceed the sum of 200 EUR, a customs fee and taxes will be charged at the united rate of 15% of the exceeding part, but not less than 2 Euros (the equivalent in AMD) for every 2 kg over 31 kg.

You must declare cash of USD 10,000 and more (or the equivalent in other currency) if you take it between Armenia and any non-EEU country. Cash includes travelers’ checks.

What are the costs of bringing goods to Armenia from X country?

You should check this with transportation companies.

What things are illegal to bring to Armenia?

The list of goods the import of which is prohibited or subject to special permits includes weapons, illegal drugs, endangered animal and plant species, obscene materials etc.