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Importing Cars to South Korea

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to South Korea

Importing a used Japanese car to South Korea with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: No Age Limit. Typical shipping time: 20-30 Days (RoRo).

Year Restriction

No Age Limit

Destination Port

Busan

Time of Shipment

20-30 Days (RoRo)

Vessel Schedule

Weekly (RoRo)

Shipping Line

Hyundai Merchant Marine(HMM)

Inspection

No Inspection Required

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in South Korea

Left Hand Drive Vehicles

Importation of left hand drive vehicles is allowed in South Korea. It is not allowed to import Japanese cars in South Korea. Only small and medium sized vehicles may be imported.

Inspection

No inspection is required to import a used vehicle in South Korea.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in South Korea

  • A car being imported into South Korea must clear customs.
  • The car must recognized by customs as part of the moving cargo.
  • The car must recognized by customs as part of the moving cargo.
  • The South Korean Customs Service should contact for more precise details on the duty to pay.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in South Korea

  • Original Certificate of Title and Registration
  • Work permit, valid for at least a year
  • Original Purchase Receipt/Invoice
  • Original Bill of Landing
  • Passport
  • Proof of Insurance (Either an Original or a Copy of the Policy)
  • An Inventory of Vehicle’s Technical Specifications (what type of fuel – petrol or diesel, etc.)
 

Inspection on a used vehicle

If the owner has been in South Korea longer than 6 months, the car is classified as not being part of household goods and must undergo the following examinations after clearing customs:

  • A noise and vibration inspection
  • A vehicle type and model approval, which carried out by the Korea Automobile Test and Research Institute
  • An emissions inspection

Import Consultation Request

Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations

Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country