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Shipping Korean Used Cars to United States — Guide

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

Port of discharge

Los Angeles

Transit time

14–22 days

Import duty

2.5% passenger / 25% trucks

Est. shipping cost

$900–$1,600

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

Import Regulations — United States

LHD vehicles
Allowed
RHD vehicles
Not allowed
Emission standard
FMVSS / EPA
VIN re-carving
NOT allowed

Basic Information

Port of discharge

Los Angeles / Baltimore / New York

Transit time

14–22 days

Est. shipping cost

$900–$1,600

Import duty

2.5% passenger / 25% trucks

Region

Americas

Local currency

USD

What to know about United States

Vehicles under 25 years must comply with FMVSS and EPA standards — extremely costly for most imports. Vehicles 25 years or older can be imported as antiques with no compliance required. Popular for KDM collectors.

Cars you could ship to United States

Search all Korean used cars

Popular Korean brands

Other destinations in Americas

※ 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.