Importing used Korean cars to Russia

Russia is among the largest Korean used-car destinations by value, but a December 2025 utilization-fee reform recalculated the recycling fee on engine power and removed the preferential rate for personal imports over 160 hp, sharply raising landed cost; a further inflation-indexed rise took effect in January 2026. Demand persists for lower-power Korean SUVs and sedans, but the market is volatile and best approached cautiously until the fee settles.

Import rules - Russia

Vehicle age limit
No age limit
Steering
Left-hand drive - all our Korean cars are LHD
Duty & taxes
Customs duty + VAT + a utilization (recycling) fee; a Dec 2025 reform sharply raised the fee, especially for cars over 160 hp.

Rules verified 2026-07-15 · Regulations change - confirm the current rules with Russia customs (or your broker) before you buy.Sources: KED Global, Statista (KR vehicle export), Nichibo (Russia recycling fee), AUTOSTAT, RealnoeVremya, Daily Sabah

  • From 1 Dec 2025 the utilization fee is recalculated on engine power: personal imports over 160 hp lost the preferential rate and can now owe millions of rubles. Low-power cars (up to 160 hp) keep preferential coefficients. A further ~10% inflation-indexed rise took effect 1 Jan 2026. This is a severe headwind for direct consumer import — treat as high-volume but volatile.

Shipping from Korea

Busan, Korea → Vladivostok

RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
$600–$1,200 (Estimate)
Estimated transit
Typically 2–5 weeks

Shipping rates change often — these are estimates. Contact us for the current rate.

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Popular models exported to Russia

Ports & destination cities

189,419 cars that fit Russia’s rules

Browse cars

Live stock that meets Russia’s import age rule, shipped from Korea with the official inspection record. Priced in your local currency.

BMW X5 (G05) AWD DieselAvailable

BMW X5 (G05) AWD Diesel

$49,230est.

2022/02 · 2022 model · 54,959 km · Diesel

Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class X204 DieselAvailable

Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class X204 Diesel

$10,447est.

2014/03 · 2014 model · 150,838 km · Diesel

BMW 5 Series (G30) GasolineAvailable

BMW 5 Series (G30) Gasoline

$17,663est.

2017/08 · 2017 model · 82,792 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Staria 3.5 LPGAvailable

Hyundai Staria 3.5 LPG

$20,894est.

2025/08 · 2025 model · 5,467 km · LPG

Kia Carnival GasolineAvailable

Kia Carnival Gasoline

$37,505est.

2026/03 · 2026 model · 1,704 km · Gasoline

Genesis GV80 2.5T 2WD GasolineAvailable

Genesis GV80 2.5T 2WD Gasoline

$45,840est.

2024/05 · 2024 model · 21,260 km · Gasoline

BMW X3 (G45) AWD GasolineAvailable

BMW X3 (G45) AWD Gasoline

$51,034est.

2025/08 · 2025 model · 5,695 km · Gasoline

Kia Sorento 1.6 2WD Hybrid GravityAvailable

Kia Sorento 1.6 2WD Hybrid Gravity

$21,796est.

2020/12 · 2021 model · 87,348 km · Hybrid

BMW X4M (G02) 3.0 GasolineAvailable

BMW X4M (G02) 3.0 Gasoline

$38,632est.

2021/05 · 2021 model · 35,951 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Grand Starex DieselAvailable

Hyundai Grand Starex Diesel

$12,251est.

2019/03 · 2019 model · 59,738 km · Diesel

Hyundai Palisade 2.2 2WD Diesel ExclusiveAvailable

Hyundai Palisade 2.2 2WD Diesel Exclusive

Exclusive

$18,790est.

2021/06 · 2022 model · 84,599 km · Diesel

Hyundai Grandeur (GN7) 3.5 2WD LPG PremiumAvailable

Hyundai Grandeur (GN7) 3.5 2WD LPG Premium

Premium

$19,542est.

2023/02 · 2023 model · 75,544 km · LPG

Renault Korea SM7 New Art GasolineAvailable

Renault Korea SM7 New Art Gasoline

$2,247est.

2010/01 · 2010 model · 162,121 km · Gasoline

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 DieselAvailable

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Diesel

$15,400est.

2020/07 · 2020 model · 72,772 km · Diesel

Kia K5 Hybrid HybridAvailable

Kia K5 Hybrid Hybrid

$19,542est.

2023/05 · 2023 model · 23,982 km · Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class R172 GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class R172 Gasoline

$26,156est.

2017/12 · 2018 model · 49,396 km · Gasoline

Kia Sorento 1.6 2WD Hybrid NoblesseAvailable

Kia Sorento 1.6 2WD Hybrid Noblesse

Noblesse

$22,097est.

2022/09 · 2023 model · 50,439 km · Hybrid

Kia Mohave 3.0 4WD Diesel MastersAvailable

Kia Mohave 3.0 4WD Diesel Masters

Masters

$16,460est.

2019/09 · 2020 model · 127,197 km · Diesel

Hyundai Veracruz 4WD Diesel PremiumAvailable

Hyundai Veracruz 4WD Diesel Premium

Premium

$5,787est.

2009/12 · 2010 model · 101,689 km · Diesel

Volvo XC60 GasolineAvailable

Volvo XC60 Gasoline

$26,982est.

2022/07 · 2022 model · 83,780 km · Gasoline

BMW 5 Series (G30) AWD DieselAvailable

BMW 5 Series (G30) AWD Diesel

$15,551est.

2018/02 · 2018 model · 99,493 km · Diesel

Audi A6 (C8) GasolineAvailable

Audi A6 (C8) Gasoline

$35,175est.

2023/11 · 2023 model · 26,668 km · Gasoline

Kia Sorento 1.6 4WD Hybrid PrestigeAvailable

Kia Sorento 1.6 4WD Hybrid Prestige

Prestige

$19,917est.

2021/02 · 2021 model · 56,205 km · Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 Gasoline

$11,950est.

2018/11 · 2019 model · 126,460 km · Gasoline

Frequently asked questions

Can I import a used car from Korea to Russia?
Yes - Russia allows imported used cars with no age limit. Every car we export is left-hand drive, exactly as Russia requires.
How long does shipping from Korea to Vladivostok take?
Typically 2-5 weeks by sea from Busan, depending on the sailing schedule.
How much does shipping cost?
RoRo shipping runs about $600–$1,200 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 Russia are the buyer's responsibility, and we provide every document you need for them.
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