Where to buy Korean used cars for export?

SH GLOBAL Co., Ltd., a licensed Korean used car exporter based in Bucheon, South Korea, sells directly to international buyers via Busan and Incheon ports. Korean Business Registration 136-09-84466, founded 2010. Inquiries via WhatsApp +82-10-5804-8504, Telegram @usedcaras_SH, or info@shglobalauto.com.

What is FOB Busan in Korean car export?

FOB Busan (Free On Board, Port of Busan) is the most common pricing term for Korean used car exports. The seller delivers the vehicle to Busan port and clears it through Korean customs; the buyer pays for ocean freight, insurance, and destination customs. SH GLOBAL also ships from Incheon when destination logistics favor it.

What documents are needed to import a Korean used car?

Standard documents shipped with every SH GLOBAL vehicle: Bill of Lading (issued by ocean carrier), Korean Export Declaration (filed with Korea Customs Service), original Korean vehicle registration history, performance inspection report, and commercial invoice. Country-specific certificates (conformity, emissions, age, translation) are coordinated when required.

How long does shipping take from Korea to UAE / Central Asia / Africa?

Typical ocean transit times from Busan/Incheon: UAE 12–18 days, Saudi Arabia 14–20 days, Kazakhstan via Aktau or Bandar Abbas 25–40 days, Kenya/Tanzania 25–35 days, Ghana/Nigeria 35–50 days, Albania via Mediterranean 28–40 days. Total elapsed time including documentation and destination clearance is typically 30–45 days.

Can I buy Korean used cars without visiting Korea?

Yes. SH GLOBAL handles sourcing, inspection, photography, documentation, and shipping remotely for all international buyers. Cars are physically inspected at our Suwon used-car lot before purchase confirmation, and detailed inspection photos plus the official Korean performance inspection report are shared with the buyer before payment.

What payment methods does SH GLOBAL accept?

International bank wire (T/T) is the standard payment method, with the bank account in the legal entity name SH GLOBAL Co., Ltd. Documentary L/C is supported for higher-value or repeat orders. SH GLOBAL does not request payment to personal accounts or via cash apps — any such request would be a scam impersonation.

Korean Used Car Export Process — 6 Steps from Inquiry to Delivery

The 6-step workflow

Each step has a clear deliverable. You stay informed at every stage with photos, documents, and tracking numbers.

Inquiry & sourcing

Day 0-7 · Buyer + SH GLOBAL

You contact us with your requirements. We respond within an hour during Korea business hours (Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00 KST). Provide:

Make, model, year range (or describe what you need)
Budget (FOB or landed)
Destination country and port
Optional: fuel type, transmission, color, mileage cap

We send 3-5 candidate vehicles from our 200+ public inventory or, for sourcing requests, search the Korean wholesale market (500,000+ vehicles, 1-2 weeks turnaround).

What you receive: Photo set, mileage, registration year, accident/owner history summary, FOB price quote.

Inspection & quote

Day 7-10 · SH GLOBAL inspection lot

You select a vehicle. We move it to the Suwon inspection lot (or run a thorough check at the source dealer) and produce:

Korean Government Performance Inspection Report (성능점검) — engine, transmission, brakes, paint, structural
Accident history (insurance database)
Odometer authenticity verification
40+ photos including underbody and engine bay
FOB invoice + shipping estimate to your destination

What you receive: Inspection report PDF, photo album, sealed FOB quote valid for 7 days.

Payment

Day 10-12 · Buyer's bank → SH GLOBAL

You pay against the invoice in USD. Two payment methods:

T/T (telegraphic transfer): SWIFT bank transfer to SH GLOBAL Co., Ltd.'s corporate account. Standard for orders under $200,000.
L/C (letter of credit): Bank-guaranteed payment. Recommended for first-time buyers and orders over $200,000.

Once funds are confirmed, we proceed to documentation. We never ship without confirmed payment.

What you receive: Receipt of payment, confirmation that documentation is in progress.

Documentation

Day 12-18 · SH GLOBAL + Korean customs

We prepare and file all required Korean export paperwork. This is where most amateur exporters fail — incomplete or incorrect documentation causes delays at the destination port. SH GLOBAL handles:

Korean Export Declaration (수출신고필증)
Original vehicle registration + deregistration certificate
Commercial invoice and packing list
Bill of Lading (B/L) — original issued upon shipping
Country-specific certificates: SASO (Saudi Arabia), GCC conformity (UAE), EAEU SoC (Central Asia), where applicable

What you receive: Full document package by email + originals via DHL once shipping confirmed.

Shipping

Day 18-50 · Korea → destination port

Vehicle is loaded at Busan or Incheon port. Routing depends on destination:

Busan port: Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, Mediterranean. Container (40HQ for 1-2 cars) or Ro-Ro (driven onto vessel).
Incheon port: Central Asia (overland transit via Russia/China), Russia direct, North Europe.

Transit times by destination:

UAE / Saudi Arabia: 18-25 days (Busan)
Kazakhstan / Uzbekistan / Kyrgyzstan: 20-30 days (Incheon overland)
Ghana / Kenya / Nigeria: 30-40 days (Busan)
Albania: 35-45 days (Busan via Mediterranean)

What you receive: Container or vessel tracking number, B/L scan, ETA at destination port.

Arrival & customs clearance

Day 30-45 · Destination port + buyer's customs broker

Vehicle arrives at the destination port. The buyer (or a local customs broker) handles import clearance using:

Original B/L (received from SH GLOBAL by DHL)
Commercial invoice + packing list
Korean export declaration
Country-specific certificates as required

SH GLOBAL provides remote support during clearance. Each country has different duty structures — check our country pages for specifics:

End result: Vehicle cleared, registered locally, delivered to your address or pickup at port.

Documents you'll have at the end

Genuine Korean export documentation that satisfies destination customs. We never use copies, generic templates, or third-party-issued certificates.

Bill of Lading

Original B/L issued by the shipping line. Title document for clearing the vehicle at destination.

Korean export declaration

수출신고필증 — official export permit issued by Korean Customs. Required by all destination customs.

Vehicle registration

Original Korean vehicle registration + deregistration certificate showing the vehicle is legally exported.

Commercial invoice + packing list

Itemized invoice with VIN, make, model, year, FOB price. Required for customs valuation.

Performance inspection report

Korean Government Performance Inspection (성능점검) detailing mechanical and structural condition.

Country-specific certificates

SASO (Saudi Arabia), GCC conformity (UAE), EAEU SoC (Central Asia) — issued where required.

Export Process — 6 Steps from Inquiry to Delivery