Korean Car Import Calculator — Landed Cost in Your Currency

Calculate your Korea import cost in 3 steps

1. 1Pick your destination — every country has its own customs / VAT / currency rules. Once you pick, KUC applies the right ruleset automatically.
2. 2Open any car from inventory — the price at the top is an estimated landed cost in your currency, not a binding quote.
3. 3Expand the "cost breakdown" card — every charge is shown on its own line: dealer price, Korean export fees, freight and insurance, customs duty, taxes, port handling and clearance — whichever your destination actually charges.

Disclaimer: These calculations are estimated to help you make an informed decision. KUC does not collect payments and is not a party to your transaction. We are not responsible for any agreements, issues, or discrepancies with third-party importers.

Korean car customs calculator by country

Each destination has its own customs regime, so the same car lands at a different figure depending on the country. The "note" column shows each country's eligibility rules:

Note: customs and taxes differ by country — and in Jordan, Egypt and Libya they also depend on fuel type or engine size. Saudi Arabia uses KUC's flat estimate (20.5% on two-thirds of the price + shipping + clearance). Open a listing to see its estimate, then confirm final pricing with your importer.

Calculator FAQ — Korean car imports

How does the KUC car import calculator work?

Pick your destination country, then open any car listing — KUC pulls the live Korean dealer price, converts it to your currency, and applies your destination's own import rules: Jordan's fuel-based Special Tax, Egypt's duty tier by engine size, Qatar's duty-only regime, the UAE's and EU's duty plus VAT, or KUC's flat estimate for Saudi Arabia. The number at the top of each car page is the estimated door-to-door landed cost. No separate calculator form to fill — every car is its own live estimate. Final binding pricing comes from your chosen importer.

How much does it cost to import a car from Korea to Saudi Arabia?

For a popular 2022 Hyundai Sonata at ~25,000,000 KRW Korean dealer price (≈USD 18,500), the estimated landed cost in Saudi Arabia is around 84,000–88,000 SAR — the Korean price + 20.5% Customs & VAT (5.5% + 15%) on two-thirds of the price + ~$1,500 shipping + ~$1,100 clearance. That flat estimate is specific to Saudi Arabia; every other destination is priced under its own customs regime, so the same car lands at a different figure in Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, the UAE, Libya or the EU. Confirm final pricing with your importer.

Are there hidden fees beyond the calculator's number?

Each car page itemises every charge that makes up its total — the Korean dealer price, Korean export fees, ocean freight and marine insurance, customs duty, taxes, port handling, clearance, inspection and importer commission — showing only the lines your destination actually charges. Saudi estimates show a shorter list, because the flat model folds the ocean leg and local fees into two round figures. It may still not include every local or vehicle-specific charge, so ask your chosen importer for an itemised binding quote before paying.

Does the calculator support hybrid and electric Korean cars?

Yes, and in several countries the powertrain changes the price. Jordan charges a Special Tax of 27% on electric cars, 39% on hybrids and 51% on petrol and diesel, so a Hyundai Ioniq 5 lands well below an equivalent petrol Sonata. Libya exempts electric cars from customs duty entirely, and Egypt gives them their own duty tier. In Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE the rate does not depend on fuel. Some countries also apply stricter age limits to EVs (often 3 years rather than 5) — check the eligibility note for your destination.