Importing used Korean cars to Kosovo
Kosovo already has an active, established market for used cars imported from Korea and Japan, mostly through local importers who buy and resell a curated lot. EncarExport gives Kosovo buyers direct, self-serve access to Encar's full live catalogue instead of a single importer's shortlist, with every listing carrying its official Korean inspection record. As a landlocked market, cars typically transit via the Port of Durrës in Albania before travelling overland.
Import rules - Kosovo
- Vehicle age limit
- ≤ 10 years old
- Steering
- Left-hand drive - all our Korean cars are LHD
- Duty & taxes
- 10% customs duty on the vehicle's customs value — Korea-origin cars do not qualify for the reduced EU-origin rate — plus 18% VAT and an excise that scales with engine size, fuel type and age.
Rules verified 2026-08-27 · Regulations change - confirm the current rules with Kosovo customs (or your broker) before you buy.Sources: eCarsTrade — How to Import a Car to Kosovo, a2news.com — Kosovo customs clearance law, trade.gov — Kosovo import tariffs
- Vehicles older than 10 years cannot clear customs, enforced as a rolling cutoff under a 2017 law (phased in through 2024–2025); imports must also meet the Euro 4 emissions standard or higher.
- Kosovo is landlocked; cars typically arrive via the Port of Durrës in Albania — where Kosovo has operated its own customs point since 2019 — or via Thessaloniki, Greece, then travel overland.
- All Korean-market stock is left-hand drive, matching how vehicles are practically registered in Kosovo; we have not found an explicit published right-hand-drive ban, so treat left-hand drive as the practical standard rather than a confirmed statutory rule.
Shipping from Korea
Busan, Korea → Durrës
- RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
- $1,200–$2,000 (Estimate)
- Container
- $3,400–$5,900Recent market rate, as of Sep 30, 2026
- Estimated transit
- Typically 6–8 weeks
Shipping rates change often — these are estimates. Contact us for the current rate.
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157,721 cars that fit Kosovo’s rules
Browse carsLive stock that meets Kosovo’s import age rule, shipped from Korea with the official inspection record. Priced in your local currency.
AvailableMercedes-Benz CLA-Class C117 AWD Diesel
2016/04 · 2016 model · 78,839 km · Diesel
AvailableRenault Korea XM3 1.3 Gasoline
2023/01 · 2023 model · 43,963 km · Gasoline
AvailableKia Carnival Diesel
2017/08 · 2018 model · 125,730 km · Diesel
AvailableKia Sportage Hybrid 2WD Hybrid
2021/10 · 2022 model · 88,906 km · Hybrid
AvailableGenesis EQ900 5.0 AWD Gasoline Prestige
Prestige
2016/07 · 2016 model · 175,883 km · Gasoline
AvailableJeep Renegade 2.4 Gasoline
2021/05 · 2021 model · 96,843 km · Gasoline
AvailableKia K7 Premier 2.5 Gasoline
2020/05 · 2020 model · 174,301 km · Gasoline
AvailableKia Carnival Diesel
2020/11 · 2021 model · 133,608 km · Diesel
AvailableRenault Korea SM6 2.0 LPG
2018/10 · 2019 model · 83,714 km · LPG
AvailableGenesis G70 3.3T AWD Gasoline
2019/06 · 2019 model · 90,984 km · Gasoline
AvailableKia Carnival Diesel
2021/07 · 2021 model · 74,477 km · Diesel
AvailableKia K9 3.8 Gasoline
2017/01 · 2017 model · 148,852 km · Gasoline
AvailableHyundai Palisade 3.8 4WD Gasoline Calligraphy
Calligraphy
2021/01 · 2021 model · 93,385 km · Gasoline
AvailableKia K5 1.6T Gasoline Signature
Signature
2023/08 · 2023 model · 49,925 km · Gasoline
AvailableKia Sorento 2.2 2WD Diesel Noblesse
Noblesse
2017/09 · 2018 model · 140,654 km · Diesel
AvailableRenault Korea SM6 2.0 LPG
2016/12 · 2016 model · 106,092 km · LPG
AvailableHyundai Grandeur IG 3.3 Gasoline
2021/06 · 2022 model · 55,901 km · Gasoline
AvailableKia Sportage 2.0 2WD LPG Noblesse
Noblesse
2025/12 · 2026 model · 6,716 km · LPG
AvailableFord Explorer 2.3 4WD Gasoline
2019/05 · 2019 model · 87,066 km · Gasoline
AvailableVolvo S60 Diesel 2nd Generation
2017/02 · 2017 model · 124,012 km · Diesel
AvailableKia Morning Urban (JA) Gasoline
2022/03 · 2022 model · 84,194 km · Gasoline
AvailableKia Mohave 3.0 4WD Diesel
2018/02 · 2018 model · 65,086 km · Diesel
AvailableHyundai Grandeur IG 3.0 LPG Exclusive
Exclusive
2022/06 · 2023 model · 97,912 km · LPG
AvailableKia K8 2.5 2WD Gasoline Noblesse
Noblesse
2021/08 · 2022 model · 82,588 km · Gasoline
Frequently asked questions
- Can I import a used car from Korea to Kosovo?
- Yes - Kosovo allows imported used cars up to 10 years old. Every car we export is left-hand drive, exactly as Kosovo requires.
- How long does shipping from Korea to Durrës take?
- Typically 6-8 weeks by sea from Busan, depending on the sailing schedule.
- How much does shipping cost?
- RoRo shipping runs about $1,200–$2,000 per car. That is an estimate that varies by vehicle size and season - contact us for a firm quote.
- Do you handle export paperwork and customs?
- Yes. We handle the Korea-side export de-registration, the documents, and booking your shipping. Import duty and customs clearance in Kosovo are the buyer's responsibility, and we provide every document you need for them.
- Do I need an account to buy?
- No account is needed. Browse the full catalogue freely and message us on WhatsApp about any car you like.
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