Quality &
Documentation

Every shipment from ARGO is backed by rigorous quality control, complete documentation and full compliance with international import regulations. Our integrated export model improves cost efficiency, product integrity and transaction reliability.

From Source to Your Facility

1. Supplier Selection & Audit

We work exclusively with certified Georgian slaughterhouses and registered livestock farms. Every supplier is audited for compliance with veterinary health standards and our internal quality requirements before onboarding.

2. Individual visual inspection

Each hide is individually inspected at source for surface quality, uniformity, dimensions and the absence of significant defects such as cuts, holes or brand marks that would reduce leather value.

3. Expert hand flaying

Skilled operators perform careful hand-flaying to ensure uniform thickness and clean separation from the carcass. This critical step preserves the maximum surface area and structural integrity of each hide.

4. Heavy Salting & Preservation

Proper heavy salting is applied immediately after flaying to halt bacterial degradation and ensure optimal preservation throughout international transit, including loading, sea voyage and port waiting times.

5. Weight Classification & Grading

All hides are weighed, classified by category (A: 12–20kg, B: 23–30kg, C: 30–35kg) and graded for quality. Mixed categories are segregated. A detailed, itemized packing list is prepared for each container.

6. Consolidation in a 40’ reefer container

Graded hides from multiple certified suppliers are consolidated into single 40' reefer containers, optimizing freight costs while maintaining strict traceability per batch and per supplier.

7. Export Documentation & Customs

Our team prepares all commercial, veterinary and customs documentation required for import in your destination market. We assist with compliance against EU, US, Asian and other regional import regulations.

What's Included in Every Shipment

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    Veterinary Health CertificateIssued by Georgian State veterinary authorities. Required for all raw animal by-products entering international markets.
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    Certificate of OriginCertifies Georgian origin for customs classification, preferential tariff treatment and traceability requirements.
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    Commercial InvoiceItemized invoice detailing product, quantity, supply details and all relevant commercial terms.
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    Detailed შეფუთვის სიაComplete breakdown of hides per category, count, gross and net weight, container number and seal details.
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    Bill of Lading (CIF Shipments)
    Original B/L issued by the ocean carrier. It serves as proof of ownership and shipment for CIF transactions.
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    Marine Insurance Certificate (CIF)Full all-risk marine insurance covering the declared cargo value from origin warehouse to destination port.
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    Export Customs DeclarationGeorgian customs export declaration (SAD) confirming legal export clearance and compliance with Georgian export regulations.
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    Phytosanitary / Wine Analysis (wines)For wine shipments: laboratory analysis, PDO certificates and phytosanitary documentation as required by destination market.

Additional documentation available on request

EUR.1 movement certificate, CITES documentation, fumigation certificates, pre‑shipment inspection reports and temperature logs for refrigerated containers.

Standards & Certifications

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Veterinary Standards

All hides sourced from slaughterhouses operating under official veterinary supervision and holding valid HACCP certification.

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EU Import Compliance

Documentation prepared in compliance with EU Regulation 1774/2002 and subsequent amendments governing trade in animal by-products.

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Traceability

Full batch-level traceability from farm of origin through slaughterhouse, processing and export. Supplier details available on request.

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Cold Chain Integrity

40' reefer containers with continuous temperature monitoring. Temperature logs provided for all refrigerated shipments.

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Wine PDO / PGI

Georgian wines with Protected Designation of Origin status available. Laboratory analysis sheets and tasting notes provided for all wine selections.

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Our Guarantee

We stand behind every shipment. In the unlikely event of a quality non-conformity, we handle claims swiftly and transparently.

Our Commitment to International Buyers

This integrated export model improves cost efficiency, product integrity and transaction reliability for international partners. Every shipment from ARGO arrives with complete, compliant documentation ready for customs clearance in your destination market — so you can focus on your business, not on paperwork.

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