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How to Ship a Car to Korea

Researching export regulations and contacting a variety of international car shipping companies for estimate are the most important tasks when preparing to send your car the South Korea. In general, there's a lot paperwork involved but having the convenience of your personal own car while in South Korea could be worthwhile.

Things You'll Need

  • Car title
  • Driver's license
  • Spare set of keys
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Instructions

  1. Import/Exporting Regulations

    • 1
      Ports of Entry

      Review custom importing regulations, duties and documentation needed for shipping your vehicle to South Korea. In most cases this information will be provided by the shipping company. However, it can also be obtained by contacting your local South Korean Consulate or Embassy.

    • 2
      Shipping and Delivery Types

      Decide on which port to have your car shipped to in South Korea. Shipping ports in South Korea are Busan, Inchhon, Kangnung, Seoul and Taegu.

    • 3
      International Car Shipping Estimates

      Consider which type of shipping and delivery you would prefer. Roll-on and roll-off (RORO) is the most common and reasonably priced option but you can also choose to have your car shipped in a metal container. The options for delivering your vehicle after it has arrived in South Korea are door-to-door and port-to-port.

    • 4
      Delivery Preparation and Drop Off

      Contact international car shipping company for estimates, services and fees. Most large-scale international car shipping companies will ship to South Korea; however, costs vary. It is best to call a variety of companies in order to a compare estimates and services. Also be sure to get information for costs on shipping insurance for your vehicle.

    • 5

      Be sure you've prepared all necessary documents for export customs clearance, such as the car's title or vehicle registration and a current driver's license. Other necessary documentation will be stipulated by the shipping company. Make sure you have a separate set of keys for your car to give to the shipping company. Clean the car, and be sure to carefully inspect the outside condition of the car with the shipping agent in order to guarantee the car will be delivered the way it arrived.

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