Ship Car To Incheon

Car Shipping Incheon

If you are looking to transfer your vehicle from the US to Incheon, you would need to take a look at the logistics of the process. This is where a shipping agency like the A1 Auto Transport comes in quite helpful.

The company has over two years of shipping experience, which makes it perfectly aware of the regulations and requirements that South Korea has set forth.

Cost & Time Examples For Hauling a Vehicle to Incheon

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive, and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

Legal requirements and documentation

As per the stipulations in the South Korean law, the car's owner has to plan to stay in the country for at least 6 months. Nevertheless, Japanese cars are not allowed. There is also a limitation regarding seat places – if the vehicle can seat more than 10 people, it’s not allowed. Other requirements are as such:

• The car should be the property of the owner for at least 3 months before shipping.
• If the vehicle is imported within the first six months of its owner's arrival in Incheon, it is considered a household good.
• If considered household goods, the shipment is free of taxes.

There are also some other details that you need to consider:

• All details regarding the make, the year, model, and the registration deed.
• The proof of purchase and the cost bills are included.
• The owner’s passport.
• Vehicle insurance.
• Declaration from customs.
• Work permit valid for at least one year.

Vital vehicle inspections

It is vital that the vehicle has to get customs clearance, and the Korean Customs Service charges duty as well as tax on new cars as well as on used ones. The payable duty on new cars is determined based on the engine’s size. If the car isn’t considered as a household good, other procedures have to be gone through, such as:

• Noise and vibration inspection.
• Inspection for emissions.
• Korea Automobile Test and Research Institute will approve the model and type.

There are other documents that you would need to submit to receive customs clearance, such as:

• Purchase proof.
• Registration deed and documents.
• Insurance policy.
• Auto Shipping methods.

Freight methods

If you want to spare some money throughout the entire process, it is recommended that you drive your vehicle to the port yourself. Overseas shipping has two main methods which are:

• Container Shipping: Using this method entails that your vehicle is shipped within a container that is placed on a carrier ship traveling from the US to the receiving port. This method is a bit more expensive than Ro-Ro Shipping, but you will get more value if you have to ship other personal items besides your car. Containers are available in different sizes in 20ft or in 40ft. Some people may choose to share a container with another person if the latter is shipping to the same port. However, this may delay the entire process due to different customs inspections.
• Ro-Ro Shipping is the second and most used method of shipping to South Korea. With this method, the vehicle is driven onto the ramp of the carrier ship at the point of acceptance and travels toward the receiver’s end. Ro-Ro shipping is the safest way because the vehicle is fastened to the ramp. It is also much cheaper.

To document the condition of the car, you should take images before shipping it. You can compare these after you receive them to see if the condition is proper. The company offers insurance that would additionally cover damages. You must make sure that you have filled out all the required paperwork before shipping. Once you have done this, you must hire the company for the shipping process. To find out different specifics, you can contact the Embassy of the Republic of Korea or U.S. Customs, which would direct you to acquire and fill out the proper paperwork.