Freight Shipping from the USA to Armenia

How Much Does It Cost to Ship from the USA to Armenia?

The freight shipping cost to Armenia can be affected by the following main factors: 

• Transportation Mode: Air freight is more expensive due to time considerations, while ocean freight overland transport is generally quite cheap but incurs several additional handling charges.
• Size and Weight of Shipment: Bigger/heavier cargo will cost more, especially for air freight, wherein weight is a significant cost factor. 
• Origin and destination: The distance from the point of departure in the United States to the final destination in Armenia (sometimes these locations include New York, Los Angeles, etc., and Yerevan, Gyumri, etc.) accordingly vary the costs for overland transport. 
• Transshipment Costs: Transshipping through ports such as Poti adds general costs through port fees and inland logistics.
• Additional Services: Extensions such as customs clearance, cargo insurance, and other specialty care (like temperature-controlled handling) apply extra charges.

To obtain a more precise estimate for your needs, feel free to use the freight rate calculator option, or otherwise reach out to our team for a personalized quote fitting your shipment particulars. We pride ourselves on offering reasonable prices with transparency, so you can plan appropriately. 

Most Popular Shipping Routes from the USA to Armenia 

Effective routes have been created and are used to link the USA with Armenia: 

• Air Freight: The connection holds during flights from some of the U.S airports such as New York JFK, Chicago O’Hare, Los Angeles LAX to Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan with a layover in either Istanbul, Moscow or Paris.
• Ocean Freight and Overland Transport: The goods are shipped from ports in the USA such as New York, Houston or Long Beach, and end up at Poti or Batumi ports in Georgia, followed by overland movement to Armenia using the border crossings.

We will do our best towards route analysis as per the factors of minimizing transit time and cost with the end goal of your cargo arriving in the country of Armenia in effective ways possible. 

Customs Clearance for Shipping to Armenia

Customs clearance is an essential part of shipping goods to Armenia since they are subject to U.S. export regulations and Armenian import policies. RAM International Shipping provides professional customs clearance to ensure conformity and expedite clearance.

Customs Clearance in the United States

• Accurate export documentation must be submitted, including the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and export declaration (if needed).
• Ensure compliance with U.S. export controls, particularly concerning restrictions on goods, to limit the likelihood of incurring penalties or delays.

Customs Clearance in Armenia

• Submit import documentation comprising bill of lading/airway bill plus the commercial invoice, packing list, and permits or licenses if required. 
• Pay import duties, VAT (Value Added Tax), and customs fees as prescribed, varying according to classification under Armenia’s customs tariff system by nature, value, and type of cargo. 
• Abide by regulations under the Eurasian Economic Union, of which Armenia is a member, which may entail additional certifications for goods such as food, electronics, and machinery. 

Our team monitors the customs requirements of Armenia and EAEU standards for swift clearance of your shipment while offering pre-clearance consultations for complex shipments enabling us to preemptively diagnose likely challenges.

Prohibitions and restrictions on importation into Armenia

Armenia places strict controls on certain goods in the interest of public health, public safety, and national interest. Any goods that are prohibited or restricted include:

• Narcotics and psychotropic substances, excluding those authorized for medicinal purposes supported by proper documentation;
• Hazardous substances that include an assortment of flammable or radioactive substances; these need to be imported under special permits;
• Arms, ammunition, and military equipment; however, cases of import need registration or permission from the Armenian authority;
• Cultural property items and antiquities exported/imported without their proper licenses;
• Certain categories of agricultural products, plants, or animal products failing to meet EAEU’s sanitary and phytosanitary standards. 

For a complete description of the limited items and certain conditions of being imported, we suggest contacting either the Armenian Customs Service or our experts for further assistance, ensuring that your shipment satisfies the requirements to avoid delays or confiscation.