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
- Estimated shipping (per car)
- $2,000–$3,000 (Estimate)
- Estimated transit
- Typically 6–8 weeks
Shipping rates change often — these are estimates. Contact us for the current rate.
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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 $2,000–$3,000 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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