This Decision amends the Convention on a common transit procedure in connection with Georgia’s accession to it. The act primarily deals with updating guarantee forms and adding Georgian language versions of various customs-related terms and references used in the Convention.The Decision consists of two main articles and an extensive Annex. Article 1 introduces amendments to Appendices III and IIIa of the Convention. Article 2 establishes the application timeline and transition period for using existing forms.The Annex contains detailed modifications to several guarantee forms (C1, C2, C4) and adds Georgian translations to various customs terms in Appendix IIIa. The main changes include:
- Adding Georgia to the list of countries in guarantee forms
- Updating the maximum amounts and conditions for different types of guarantees
- Including Georgian language versions of standard customs terminology
- Setting transitional provisions for existing forms until June 30, 2026
Key provisions for practical implementation include:
- The Decision applies from the date Georgia becomes a contracting party
- Existing guarantee forms can be used until June 30, 2026 with necessary adaptations
- New guarantee forms must include Georgia in the list of participating countries
- All customs documentation must accommodate Georgian language versions
