Import guides / South Korea
Importing a car from the US to South Korea
Duty is 8% of the car, shipping and insurance (CIF), then 10% VAT.
- Shipping from the US
- $1,200 to $2,500
- At sea
- 20 to 40 days
- Arrives at
- The main port
- Sails from
- Los Angeles / Long Beach, CA, Oakland, CA, Seattle / Tacoma, WA
What it costs
A car loaded at the US port for $6,000 (winning bid, auction fees and towing), shipped for $1,850. A 2.0 litre car, five years old.
| Car at the US port | $6,000 |
|---|---|
| Shipping | $1,850 |
| Insurance (1%) | $79 |
| Import duty (8%) | $634 |
| VAT (10%) | $856 |
| Landed, before port and clearing fees | $9,420 |
An estimate from published rates. Port charges, the clearing agent and registration come on top; your agent's quote is the final word.
Rules to know
We have no age limit or ban on file for South Korea. Check with your clearing agent before you buy.
Find cars worth importing to South Korea. Ladar searches US auctions every day, checks each car's photos for damage and works out its cost delivered, before you bid.
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