contradictory info
An Azeri Consular Officer in DC emailed in response to my query: "you will have to pay customs fee and taxes of the vehicle which will be temporarily be in the territory of Azerbaijan. This fees will be returned to you when the vehicle will leave the territory of Azerbaijan." He cited Information for travelers | Customs service is one of the main attributes of every state., but this offers no guidance as to the amount due, forms of payment accepted, or how it will be refunded. Obviously I would worry about it *not* being refunded!
Caravanistan, on the other hand, advises: "The old customs regimes have been cancelled. There are now no longer any hefty deposits to be paid, and the total time in the country for your vehicle is 90 days, even if your visa is only for 30 days.
Total payment at the border amounts to 20$ mandatory insurance for 30 days. Someone might want to sell you insurance for 90 days; you do not have to take it. An additional 20$ road tax is collected when exiting the country."
https://caravanistan.com/transport/driving/azerbaijan/
I've asked my (U.S.) Consulate for clarification and will pass on any they should offer. But the report of the last biker to pass through would be the most reliable source, in my opinion. I should be trying it myself in about two weeks.
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