Export Guide
How to Buy and Export a Used Car from Korea
Follow the steps from choosing a vehicle to preparing its shipment. Check the vehicle, destination requirements and written quote before confirming your purchase.
You do not need to visit Korea to purchase and export a vehicle.
Process
How the Export Process Works
From vehicle search to shipping, the process is simple and transparent.
Selection & verification
Search & Send Vehicle Link
Find the vehicle you want from a Korean used car platform and send us the vehicle link.
Availability & Condition Check
We check whether the vehicle is still available and confirm its basic condition with the seller or dealer.
Professional inspection is available upon request.
Choose the US$100 inspection for a closer look.Price & Freight Confirmation
We provide the vehicle price, local handling costs, and estimated shipping cost to your destination port.
Purchase & Korea-side export
Purchase Confirmation & Payment
After you confirm the purchase, we issue a proforma invoice and provide payment instructions.
The vehicle purchase starts after payment confirmation.
Korea-Side Export Process
We handle the vehicle contract, purchase, inland transport, export documents, deregistration, and shoring in Korea.
Shipping & arrival
Loading & Shipping
The vehicle is loaded into a container or RoRo vessel and shipped from Korea to your destination port.
Arrival & Customs Clearance
After the vehicle arrives, you or your local agent proceed with customs clearance, import duties, taxes, and final delivery.
Import duties, taxes, and registration rules depend on your country.
Export cost checklist
- Vehicle price
- Quoted for your selected vehicle and its current sale terms.
- Optional vehicle inspection
- US$100View inspection samples
- Korea-side handling
- Quoted individually. Confirm whether inland transport, documents and loading are included.
- Ocean freight
- Quoted for the destination port, vehicle and shipping method.
- Destination costs
- The buyer or local agent handles customs clearance, duties, taxes and registration.
Confirm which items are included in your written quote. Vehicle inspection is optional. Destination duties, taxes and registration are handled locally.
Request an export quoteKorea-side support
What We Handle in Korea
We manage the Korea-side process so overseas buyers can purchase and export vehicles without visiting Korea.
- Vehicle Confirmation
- We contact the seller or dealer to confirm availability and basic vehicle condition.
- Vehicle Purchase
- We proceed with the vehicle contract and purchase process in Korea.
- Inland Transport
- We arrange domestic vehicle transport to the export yard or port.
- Export Documents
- We prepare the required export documents for shipment.
- Shoring & Loading
- We arrange container loading and shoring to secure the vehicle during transport.
- Shipping Arrangement
- We help arrange shipping from Korea to your destination port.
Buyer checklist
What Buyers Need to Prepare
To proceed smoothly, please prepare the following information before purchase.
- Vehicle Link
- Send us the vehicle link or details such as model, year, mileage, fuel type, and budget.
- Destination Port
- Tell us your destination port so we can check the shipping cost and available route.
- Consignee Information
- Provide the receiver's name, address, phone number, and email for shipping documents.
- Local Customs Agent
- Please check import duties, taxes, and registration rules with your local customs agent.
- Payment Confirmation
- Vehicle purchase and export procedures begin after payment is confirmed.
Arrival notice
After the Vehicle Arrives
Once the vehicle arrives at the destination port, the buyer or local customs agent is responsible for customs clearance, taxes, duties, and local registration.
Please check your country's import regulations before purchase. Import taxes, customs duties, and registration requirements may vary by country.
Explore all country guidesCan I buy a car without visiting Korea?
Yes. Send us a vehicle link or your requirements. We help with the Korea-side vehicle checks, purchase, export documents and shipment.
Understand the export processCan you inspect the vehicle before purchase?
An optional vehicle inspection is available for US$100. Review our sample reports and confirm the scope for the vehicle you are considering.
View inspection samplesWhen does the purchase process start?
The vehicle purchase starts after payment is confirmed. Review the written quote, contracting company and payment instructions before paying.
Understand the export processWho handles customs clearance?
You or your local customs agent handle customs clearance, import duties, taxes and local registration at the destination.
Understand the export processCan you ship to my country?
Send us your destination country and port. We will check the available route and the requirements relevant to your vehicle before confirming the next steps.
Read the destination guideWhat documents are needed for export?
We help prepare the Korea-side export documents, including the export certificate, commercial invoice and bill of lading. Confirm destination-specific requirements before purchase.
Understand the export processStart your inquiry
Ready to Import a Used Car from Korea?
Send us the vehicle link or tell us the model, year, budget, and destination port. We will check availability, price, and shipping cost for you.