Kia Sorento → Rwanda — Shipment Case Study

Vehicle & Shipment Specs

Brand / Model	Kia Sorento (2010–2013, multiple units)
Year	2010
Mileage	180,000 km
Chassis No.	KNAKU814XXBA148XXX
Color	Various
Condition	Used (export-grade)
Destination	Rwanda — Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) then overland to Kigali
Origin Port	Incheon Container Terminal
Container	TLLU558XXXX (40ft HC) (40ft HC (4 Sorentos + Konas))
Shipping Line / Ref	Ocean Network Express (ONE)
Transit Time	42 days port-to-port
Method	Container (consolidated 4 cars / container)
FOB Price	per-car range; exact masked
Destination Duty	25% import duty + 18% VAT

Timeline From Inquiry to Delivery

Day 0

Bulk order inquiry from Kigali dealer

Rwandan dealer inquiry for 4 mid-size SUVs under USD 8k FOB each. SH GLOBAL proposed 4 used Sorentos from current stock.

Day 1

Vehicles selected

Buyer reviewed photos for chassis EA536227, AA063092, CA244903, EA416929. All four 2010–2013 Sorento with D4HB diesel engine confirmed.

Day 3

Deposit + de-registration

40% deposit consolidated for all 4 vehicles. De-registration filed for all 4 chassis simultaneously.

Day 10

De-registration certificates issued

Four separate 자동차말소등록사실증명서 issued. Each chassis recorded under 수출예정 reason.

Day 12

Pre-shipment inspection at Suwon lot

Full photo set taken for each car at Suwon lot. Korean Performance Inspection Reports issued for all 4 cars by certified Korean evaluator.

Day 14

Export declaration filed

Two separate declarations under 15495-26-100100X format for the two pairs. SH GLOBAL seller ID 136-09-84466 on every declaration. Total 4 cars matched container TLLU558XXXX.

Day 15

Container loading by AMAR LOGIS

Double-deck shoring performed at Incheon Container Terminal. SHORING manifest signed listing all 4 chassis numbers cross-referenced with export declarations. Tamper-evident ONE seal applied.

Day 16

Vessel departure

Carrier Ocean Network Express. ETA Dar es Salaam Day 42. Balance invoice issued to buyer with original B/L attached.

Day 42

Arrival Dar es Salaam

Cargo cleared at Dar es Salaam port using ONE B/L and SH GLOBAL document set.

Day 50

Overland transit to Kigali

Trucked across Tanzania-Rwanda border under EAC transit bond.

Day 53

All 4 vehicles handed to buyer

Buyer registered all 4 with Rwanda Revenue Authority. Repeat order placed for next month.

Documents Provided to Buyer

4× Korean Customs Export Declarations (수출신고필증)
4× Vehicle De-Registration Certificates
4× Korean Performance Inspection Reports
Original ONE Bill of Lading (consolidated)
SHORING manifest (AMAR LOGIS, container TLLU558XXXX, 4 chassis numbers)
Container loading photos + tamper-evident seal close-up

All seven document types are available as masked samples on the /proof page — same format as what every SH GLOBAL buyer receives.

Buyer Concern

Consolidating 4 cars in one container — risk that chassis numbers do not match between documents.

How SH GLOBAL Addressed It

All 12 documents (4 export declarations + 4 de-registration certs + 1 shoring manifest + photos + B/L + invoice) cross-reference the same 4 chassis numbers. Buyer received a tracking spreadsheet linking each document to each chassis.

FAQ — Rwanda import questions

How are Korean used cars shipped to Rwanda?

Rwanda is landlocked, so Korean used cars ship via Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Mombasa (Kenya), then overland under an EAC transit bond to Kigali. Ocean transit Korea→Dar es Salaam is typically 28–35 days; the overland leg adds 5–7 days. SH GLOBAL coordinates both legs with the Rwanda-side clearing agent.

What documents does Rwanda Revenue Authority require for an imported car?

Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) requires the Korean Customs Export Declaration, original Bill of Lading, Vehicle De-Registration Certificate, Commercial Invoice in the consignee name, and a clean transit document from the entry port (Dar es Salaam or Mombasa). SH GLOBAL provides the full set; the consignee's Kigali clearing agent files for RRA registration.

Which Korean cars are popular for the Rwanda market?

Top Korean models exported to Rwanda: Kia Sorento (mid-size SUV — most popular by volume), Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota RAV4 (Korea-spec re-export), Hyundai Porter II light truck. All ship LHD, which matches Rwanda's right-hand traffic.

How long is the shipping route from Korea to Kigali?

Total inquiry-to-delivery for Korea→Rwanda (Kigali) is typically 45–55 days: Korean Customs documentation 5–8 days, ocean Korea→Dar es Salaam 28–35 days, port clearance + transit-bond paperwork 3–5 days, overland to Kigali 5–7 days. Container with 3–4 vehicles is the standard shipment unit.