Lexus GS430 → UAE / Dubai — Shipment Case Study

Vehicle & Shipment Specs

Brand / Model	Lexus GS430
Year	2006
Mileage	178,000 km
Chassis No.	JTHBN96SX65007XXX
Color	Pearl White
Condition	Used (no accident history)
Destination	United Arab Emirates — Jebel Ali
Origin Port	Incheon Container Terminal
Container	TCNU663XXXX (40ft HC (shared with 3 other vehicles))
Shipping Line / Ref	Reference declaration 15495-26-100004X
Transit Time	18 days port-to-port
Method	Container (FCL shared)
FOB Price	~1,500–1,800 (range; exact masked on /proof)
Destination Duty	5% GCC tariff + 5% VAT

Timeline From Inquiry to Delivery

Day 0

Inquiry received via Telegram

Buyer (UAE-based, repeat customer profile) sent model preference and budget. Within 2 hours, SH GLOBAL replied with 3 candidate cars from current stock with FOB quotes.

Day 1

Vehicle selected, deposit invoice issued

Buyer selected the 2006 Lexus GS430. SH GLOBAL issued a written sales contract on company letterhead with Korean Business Registration 136-09-84466, and a deposit invoice payable to the corporate Korean bank account.

Day 3

Deposit received, de-registration started

30% deposit confirmed in USD on Shinhan Bank corporate account. SH GLOBAL filed for vehicle de-registration (말소등록) at the local Si/Gun/Gu office. Original Korean registration plate removed.

Day 6

De-registration certificate issued

자동차말소등록사실증명서 (Certificate of De-Registration) issued by Special Self-Governing City Mayor. Reason: 수출예정 (planned export). Chassis number recorded for cross-reference.

Day 8

Vehicle delivered to Incheon container yard

Trucked from Bucheon HQ to Incheon Container Terminal (남항부두). Pre-shipment photos taken (exterior 4-side, interior, dashboard, VIN plate) and shared via WhatsApp.

Day 9

Export declaration filed with Korea Customs

Customs broker (라틴관세사무소) filed the 수출신고필증 (declaration 15495-26-100004X) under our seller ID 136-09-84466. Declaration approved same day. Destination AE confirmed. Loading port KRINC (Incheon).

Day 10

Container loaded and sealed

Vehicle loaded into 40ft HC container (TCNU663XXXX) using double-deck shoring frame by AMAR LOGIS. Container sealed with tamper-evident seal. Balance invoice issued to buyer.

Day 12

Balance paid, B/L issued

70% balance received. Original Bill of Lading from carrier issued in buyer's company name. B/L number and tracking link sent to buyer by email.

Day 13

Vessel departure from Incheon

ETA Jebel Ali calculated as Day 30. Tracking provided via carrier portal.

Day 30

Vessel arrived at Jebel Ali

Buyer's local clearing agent met cargo at port with original B/L and SH GLOBAL document set. Cleared customs in 2 working days.

Day 32

Vehicle released to buyer

Final delivery to buyer in Dubai. Total port-to-port time 18 days; total inquiry-to-delivery 32 days.

Documents Provided to Buyer

Korean Customs Export Declaration (수출신고필증)
Vehicle De-Registration Certificate (말소등록증명서)
Original Bill of Lading (carrier-issued)
Commercial Invoice & Packing List (SH GLOBAL format)
Pre-shipment Inspection Report (Korean PSI)
Container loading photos (4 angles + 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

First-time Lexus import to UAE — concerned about GCC-spec compliance and accident history verification.

How SH GLOBAL Addressed It

SH GLOBAL provided full Korean Performance Inspection Report showing zero structural accidents and confirmed left-hand-drive GS430 with US-market trim acceptable for UAE registration. Buyer's UAE registration agent approved the documentation set.

FAQ — United Arab Emirates import questions

Are there age limits for Korean used cars imported to the UAE?

The UAE has no fixed manufacture-year cap for used car imports, but GCC homologation and a roadworthiness inspection at Tasjeel are required for registration. Most Korean exporters confirm GCC-spec acceptability before quoting. SH GLOBAL pre-checks the listing against UAE registration rules before accepting your deposit.

Which Korean cars are most popular for export to UAE / Dubai?

Top Korean models exported from Korea to UAE: Genesis G80 and G90 (luxury sedan), Kia Carnival (minivan), Hyundai Palisade and Santa Fe (SUV), Lexus GS/LS (premium sedan via Korean re-export channels). All ship LHD-only since the UAE drives on the right.

How long does shipping from Korea to Jebel Ali / Dubai take?

Ocean transit from Busan or Incheon to Jebel Ali, Dubai is typically 12–18 days. Total inquiry-to-delivery (including Korean Customs documentation, container loading, and destination clearance) is normally 28–35 days. SH GLOBAL provides a tracking link the day the Bill of Lading is issued.

How do I verify a Korean car exporter before sending a deposit?

Three checks: (1) ask for the Korean Business Registration number and confirm it via the Korean National Tax Service registry; (2) confirm the bank account is a corporate Korean account in the same legal entity name (never a personal account); (3) ask for sample export declarations like those published at shglobalauto.com/proof so you can match seller ID against Korea Customs records.