Import a Car to South Korea with Crypto | Bitmalo

South Korea has become a seriously popular spot for importing luxury and exotic cars. While the country is well known for its own car manufacturers, there's a good number of buyers who fancy something a bit different—think rare European exotics, powerful American muscle cars, or those classic collectibles. Bringing a car into Korea means navigating through customs, emissions testing, and Ministry of Environment standards, which can be quite a task. Bitmalo makes the whole process effortless: you just pick the car, pay up with crypto or a bank transfer, and we take care of the inspection, export, shipping, customs, and the final delivery right to your doorstep, countrywide.

Import System in Korea

Cars typically come into the country by sea through Busan, Incheon, or Pyeongtaek, while air freight comes via Incheon International Airport (ICN). Every single import must go through the Korean Customs Service and meet the local standards for emissions and safety. Non-Korean cars often require some modifications for items like lighting, mirrors, or catalytic systems to adhere to Euro 6 equivalent regulations.

Korea is a left-hand-drive (LHD) country, meaning LHD cars are preferred and straightforward to register. On the other hand, RHD cars usually encounter registration difficulties and are generally restricted to special purposes.

Duties and Taxes

• Import Duty – typically 8% on passenger vehicles.
• VAT – 10% applied on CIF value + duty.
• Special Consumption Tax (SCT) – applied on high-value cars, often 5–10%.
• Education Tax & Local Taxes – smaller additional levies.

Bitmalo calculates your full landed cost in advance, which includes duty, SCT, VAT, and all port handling charges.

Shipping and Delivery

• Sea freight: Container or Ro-Ro, usually 4–8 weeks door-to-door.
• Air freight: Into ICN, for quicker delivery in 5–9 days door-to-door.
• Insurance: Comprehensive door-to-door all-risk coverage is included.
• Last mile: Secure transporter delivery to Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, and across the peninsula.

Why Bitmalo for South Korea?

• Crypto settlement — We accept USDT, BTC, ETH, or traditional USD bank transfers.
• Compliance prep — All emissions, safety, and Ministry filings are professionally managed.
• Transparent quotes — You get clear pricing with no hidden taxes or unexpected arrival charges.
• Nationwide delivery — We deliver from metropolitan Seoul right to regional buyers across the country.

Final Word

South Korea's import system is quite detailed and technical, but it's very predictable when managed properly. Bitmalo handles every single step—from sourcing to customs clearance and registration prep—so your car arrives without any fuss or stress.

Disclaimer: Please note, this article is for informational purposes only. Actual import costs and compliance procedures can differ based on the VIN, year of manufacture, and local testing results. Bitmalo will confirm the exact feasibility for your specific vehicle before any purchase is made.