Shipping from China to Armenia
China → Armenia · clearance by State Revenue Committee (EAEU member)
Freight from China into Armenia clears through EVN air / Poti transit. Armenia is served through Landlocked — via Poti or Batumi in Georgia, then road to Yerevan, and the inland leg is same-day, so the clearance date is effectively the delivery date.
The clearing authority is State Revenue Committee (EAEU member). Historical dwell on this gateway is around 4–9 days, and it lengthens in Sep–Nov.
Routing and transit on this lane
Armenia is landlocked and reached almost entirely through Georgian ports, with a road leg from Poti or Batumi to Yerevan. As an EAEU member it applies the union's tariff and EAC certification regime, which is worth noting because the paperwork mirrors Russia and Kazakhstan rather than its Georgian transit neighbor.
| Air gateways used | EVN (Yerevan Zvartnots) |
|---|---|
| Air transit, China to gateway | 3–5 business days |
| Sea gateways used | Landlocked — via Poti or Batumi in Georgia, then road to Yerevan |
| Sea transit, China to gateway | 28–38 calendar days via Georgian Black Sea ports |
| Gateway serving Armenia | EVN air / Poti transit |
| Inland leg to Armenia | Same day from the gateway |
| Typical clearance / dwell | 4–9 days |
| Peak season to plan around | Sep–Nov |
Delivery cities in Armenia
Principal delivery points: Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Abovyan. Pick a city for the gateway it uses and the inland leg beyond clearance.
What you will pay on arrival in Armenia
Imports into Armenia are cleared by State Revenue Committee (EAEU member). The headline position is: VAT 20%; EAEU common external tariff. The de-minimis threshold is EUR 200 for personal parcels under EAEU rules.
Conformity is the part most first-time importers underestimate: EAC conformity mark. Getting this wrong is expensive because it usually cannot be fixed after the cargo has landed.
Restrictions and known friction points for Armenia: Two customs jurisdictions are involved — Georgian transit and Armenian import. EAC certification applies to regulated goods. Winter road conditions on the Georgian route can add days.
Air, sea or overland into Armenia?
| Mode | Transit to gateway | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Air Freight | 3–5 business days | time-critical, high-value and low-volume cargo |
| 🚢 Sea Freight | 28–38 calendar days via Georgian Black Sea ports | volume cargo where cost per kilo matters more than speed |
Transit shown is China departure to the Armenia gateway and excludes the same-day inland leg to Armenia and 4–9 days of clearance.
Pre-shipment checklist for Armenia
- Photograph carton markings and seal numbers before departure — it makes any claim far easier to settle.
- Use ISPM-15 treated pallets. Untreated wood is the most common reason otherwise-clean cargo gets held.
- Get the conformity paperwork moving early: EAC conformity mark.
- Compare gross weight against volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000) — the higher figure is what gets billed on air and express.
- Put the Armenia delivery address, contact name and phone number on the invoice, not just the packing list.
- Ask for the HS code in writing from your supplier and verify the Armenia duty rate against it yourself.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from China to Armenia take?
China to the Armenia gateway is 3–5 business days by air, 28–38 calendar days via Georgian Black Sea ports by sea. On top of that, allow 4–9 days of clearance with State Revenue Committee (EAEU member) and a same-day inland leg to Armenia.
What duty and tax will I pay importing into Armenia?
State Revenue Committee (EAEU member) applies: VAT 20%; EAEU common external tariff. The de-minimis position is EUR 200 for personal parcels under EAEU rules. Under a DDP arrangement these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival in Armenia.
What documents does State Revenue Committee (EAEU member) require?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list, the bill of lading or air waybill, a certificate of origin where it lowers duty, and any product certification (EAC conformity mark). We prepare and file these as part of the service.
Can you deliver door-to-door in Armenia?
Yes. Delivery to a Armenia address is quoted as one figure covering freight, duty and tax owed to State Revenue Committee (EAEU member), and the same-day inland leg. Confirm whether your consignee wants the goods at a warehouse, a marketplace fulfillment center or a shop front, because the last-mile requirement differs.
What certification do I need for Armenia?
For regulated goods, plan for: EAC conformity mark. Missing conformity paperwork is the single most common cause of a hold, and in most cases it cannot be remedied once the cargo has arrived.
Can you ship batteries or sensitive cargo to Armenia?
Yes. Battery cargo by air follows IATA PI 965–970 depending on how the cells are packed, and moves on certified channels via EVN (Yerevan Zvartnots). Surcharges apply and the declaration has to be made before booking.
References & official sources
Duty rates, thresholds and conformity requirements for Armenia change by ministerial decision, sometimes mid-year. The figures on this page are buyer-planning references, not a customs ruling — confirm the current position for your own HS code with State Revenue Committee (EAEU member) or your broker before you ship.
- State Revenue Committee
- Eurasian Economic Union common tariff
- WTO — Tariff Profiles (applied MFN duty by country)
- IPPC — ISPM 15 wood packaging standard
- WCO — Harmonized System nomenclature
- IMO — IMDG Code for dangerous goods by sea
Page data last reviewed: November 2026.
Shipping by industry
This page covers the route and clearance picture for the destination. Packing, classification and the compliance step that actually holds a shipment depend on what you are sending — these guides cover that by commodity.
- Bolts Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Industrial Boilers General Machinery & Industrial Equipment
- Building Materials Building Materials & Construction Products
- Plumbing Products Building Materials & Construction Products
- Engineering Plastics Plastics, Rubber & Packaging
- Home Furniture Furniture & Home Products
- Garden Products Furniture & Home Products
- Illuminated Signs Retail, Display & Commercial Fixtures
- Metal Products Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Storage Tanks Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Transformers New Energy, Power & Electrical
- Sanitary Ware Building Materials & Construction Products
Checking the Armenia duty position yourself
Duty and tax figures on this page are planning estimates. The binding assessment is made by State Revenue Committee (EAEU member) against your declared HS code at the time of entry; where the amount is material, verify the current rate through ITC Market Access Map before committing to an order.
Classification drives everything downstream: the same carton can attract very different duty depending on the heading it lands in, and the structure those headings come from is the World Customs Organization Harmonized System. If your product sits near a boundary between two headings, resolve it before shipping rather than at the border.
For ocean cargo, restricted commodities move under the IMO's IMDG Code, and the container has to be declared and stowed accordingly. Batteries, flammables and corrosives all have a compliant ocean path; what causes rolled bookings is finding out about them after the container is packed.
Watch: the process behind this route
This guide covers routing and clearance for Armenia. The video below covers the wider shipping process that sits around it.
How to Ship Internationally via Ocean Freight | Step-by-Step Process, Documents & Cost Explained — 10 Min For Supply Chain. Published on YouTube by a third party; we link it because it explains the process well, not because we produced it or endorse the provider.
Customs clearance in Armenia
Duty and tax position, certification, typical port dwell and what actually holds shipments at this border — plus who files the entry.
Armenia clearance requirements →