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Shipping Korean Used Cars to China — Guide

Information on importing a used car from Korea to China. Port: Shanghai. Duties, transit times, and regulations — compiled by CarRadar to help you plan your purchase.

Port of discharge

Shanghai

Transit time

3–7 days

Import duty

15% (Korea-China FTA reduced rate)

Est. shipping cost

$200–$600

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We help you find cars listed on Korean platforms. For shipping to China, we connect you with trusted freight partners. Always verify current import regulations with a licensed customs broker before purchasing.

Import Regulations — China

LHD vehicles
Allowed
RHD vehicles
Not allowed
Emission standard
China 6 (equivalent to Euro 6)
VIN re-carving
NOT allowed

Basic Information

Port of discharge

Shanghai / Tianjin / Guangzhou / Shenzhen

Transit time

3–7 days

Est. shipping cost

$200–$600

Import duty

15% (Korea-China FTA reduced rate)

Region

East & Southeast Asia

Local currency

CNY

What to know about China

LHD only. Very short transit — Korea and China share the Yellow Sea. Korea-China FTA reduces duty to 15% for passenger vehicles. However, China 6 emission standard is strict and compliance certification is required. Used car imports face additional barriers — commercial importers only.

Cars you could ship to China

Search all Korean used cars

Popular Korean brands

Other destinations in East & Southeast Asia

※ It is the importer's responsibility to check and comply with all customs regulations. CarRadar is not responsible for customs clearance, registration, or compliance. All duty rates and transit times are approximate and subject to change.