Importing Korean Cars to European Union
KUC is an informational platform that surfaces inventory from the largest Korean car export yards for buyers in European Union. The prices shown are estimates in EUR covering the Korea purchase cost, ocean freight, customs duty, local VAT, and port handling — use them to set your budget before contracting. Each car ships with its standard Korean dealer inspection report; the final binding price, any pre-purchase physical inspection, shipping, and insurance fall within the importer's scope, not KUC's.
Why import a Korean used car to European Union?
- The Korean domestic market turns over quickly. Most cars are sold under five years old with less than 60,000 km on the clock and dealer-stamped service records. The result is high-condition Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models landing in European Union at prices 25–40% below local market equivalents.
How does KUC help me import a Korean car to European Union?
- KUC is a free informational platform: it shows you live Korean inventory in your language, estimates the total landed cost in European Union's currency (duty, shipping, insurance, taxes), and walks you through every step of the import process. The actual purchase, shipping, and customs clearance are executed by an independent importer or shipping agent you contract with directly in European Union.
How long does shipping take from Korea to European Union?
- Typical transit is 18 to 28 days from departure at Incheon Port, plus 5 to 10 days for customs clearance and final delivery once the vessel arrives at the destination port.
What's included in the landed-cost estimate?
- Korea purchase price, Korean export fees, ocean freight (RoRo or 20-ft container), marine insurance, European Union customs duty under its own tariff rules, local taxes, port handling charges, inspection and clearing-agent fees, and importer commission. These are estimates based on market data and exchange rates; the final binding price comes from the importer you contract with.
Are the cars inspected and verified?
- Every listing carries the standard Korean dealer inspection report (도이전등록), which includes recorded accident history and the certified odometer reading. Any additional pre-purchase physical inspection is arranged by the importer you choose, at your expense — KUC does not perform an independent inspection and does not guarantee the condition of any specific car.
How are payments handled?
- Payments are arranged directly between you and the importer you contract with. KUC does not collect or hold any funds. The industry-standard staged-payment pattern (deposit, main payment, balance on arrival) is set by your importer's contract, not by KUC.
