Importing used Korean cars to North Macedonia
Used Korean cars are still a smaller presence in North Macedonia than German- and Japan-sourced imports, with no statutory age cap making the market broad. EncarExport gives North Macedonian buyers — including the large Albanian-speaking communities in the west of the country — direct, self-serve access to Encar's full live catalogue, with every listing carrying its official Korean inspection record. Cars typically arrive via the Port of Thessaloniki in Greece before travelling overland.
Import rules - North Macedonia
- Vehicle age limit
- No age limit
- Steering
- Left-hand drive - all our Korean cars are LHD
- Duty & taxes
- 5% customs duty on the vehicle's customs value for non-EU-origin cars like Korea's — the reduced 1% rate only applies with an EU-origin certificate — plus 18% VAT and a Motor Vehicle Tax based on value, CO2 and fuel type.
Rules verified 2026-08-27 · Regulations change - confirm the current rules with North Macedonia customs (or your broker) before you buy.Sources: eCarsTrade — How to Import a Car to North Macedonia, meta.mk — proposed sub-Euro-5 import rule, customs.gov.mk — Euro 4 registration floor
- No statutory age limit on used-car imports, though a car must meet at least the Euro 4 emissions standard to be registered.
- A proposal to raise the registration floor to Euro 5 has been publicly discussed but was not in force as of 2026 — Euro 4 remains the current, confirmed rule.
- North Macedonia is landlocked; the large majority of car imports arrive via the Port of Thessaloniki in Greece, then travel overland to Skopje. The Port of Durrës in Albania is also used.
Shipping from Korea
Busan, Korea → Durrës (Albania)
- RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
- $1,200–$2,100 (Estimate)
- Container
- $3,400–$5,900Recent market rate, as of Sep 30, 2026
- Estimated transit
- Typically 5–10 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 North Macedonia?
- Yes - North Macedonia allows imported used cars with no age limit. Every car we export is left-hand drive, exactly as North Macedonia requires.
- How long does shipping from Korea to Durrës (Albania) take?
- Typically 5-10 weeks by sea from Busan, depending on the sailing schedule.
- How much does shipping cost?
- RoRo shipping runs about $1,200–$2,100 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 North Macedonia 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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