Customs duty
Normally 10%; Korean-origin cars may qualify for a reduced rate under the EU–Korea trade agreement if origin rules and documents are met
How to Import a Car from Korea to Europe
Used cars from Korea are sold at fixed prices with detailed inspection and accident records, which makes them easy to compare. Here is how importing one to Europe works.
Last updated: · By Japonic Trade
Key facts
VAT
Your country's VAT rate
Pricing
Fixed price — no bidding
Step by step
- Open a member account. Browse our Cars from Korea and reserve the one you want; a deposit unlocks the listings.
- Review the reports. Each car comes with inspection and vehicle history reports so you can judge condition before you reserve.
- Pay and ship. We handle purchase, export paperwork and shipping to the European port you choose.
- Clear customs and register. Pay duty and VAT, complete any approval your country requires, and register the car.
Duties, taxes and homologation
Cars imported from outside the EU normally pay the EU customs duty on passenger cars (10% of the customs value) plus VAT at your country's rate, and some countries add their own registration tax.
Japanese and Korean market cars usually have no EU certificate of conformity, so most need individual vehicle approval and a technical inspection before they can be registered.
Frequently asked questions
Are cars from Korea cheaper to import than cars from Japan?
It depends on the model. cars from Korea have fixed prices, and some Korean-built cars may pay reduced duty under the EU–Korea trade agreement, so compare total landed cost.
Figures on this page are indicative and rates and rules change. Always confirm current duty, tax and approval requirements with your customs authority before you buy.
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