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Car Import Cost Calculator from South Korea

Estimate the total import costs (auction, inland transport, sea freight, customs) for the year 2025
Import Estimator South Korea - MD

What is included in the calculation? Auction fees (Encar, K Car, Hyundai Glovis), domestic transport within South Korea to the port of export, sea freight to European ports such as Bremerhaven (DE), Koper (SI), Klaipeda (LT), or Constanța (RO), as well as customs duties, VAT and excise taxes upon entry into Moldova.

Precision ≈ ±7 %
Displayed values are quarterly-updated averages and may vary depending on the arrival port, shipping method (Ro-Ro vs. Container), and vehicle category.

Last update: 25.10.2025 (BNM, CBP, A.N. Vamă)

Full Details of South Korea → Moldova Car Import Cost Calculation Our advanced calculator considers all essential cost components when importing vehicles from South Korea to Moldova. It includes:

  • Automobile auction fees (Encar, K Car, Hyundai Glovis);
  • Domestic transport inside South Korea from dealership/auction to port of departure (mainly Pyeongtaek, Incheon, Busan);
  • Sea freight rates to main European ports: Bremerhaven (DE), Koper (SI), Klaipeda (LT), Constanța (RO);
  • Applicable customs duties (10%), VAT (20%), and excise taxes in Moldova depending on engine specs and age;
  • Daily updated KRW/MDL and USD/MDL exchange rates based on the National Bank of Moldova (BNM);
  • Other import costs such as port handling, unloading, storage, and logistics service fees.

Estimation Accuracy and Data Revision
All displayed values are based on shipping market data and customs regulations, updated quarterly. Overall accuracy is approximately ±7%, depending on:

  • Selected departure and arrival ports;
  • Used shipping method (Ro-Ro or Container);
  • Vehicle size, engine type, hybrid/battery specification, and weight;

Why Use Our Calculator?
Importing a car from South Korea is profitable but complex. Our calculator helps you make risk-free financial decisions by offering:

  • Transparent view of all import costs from purchase to delivery;
  • Estimates tailored to current freight prices and Moldovan customs rules;
  • Automatic customs and excise calculation based on verified CIF value;
  • Real-time KRW/MDL & USD/MDL exchange rate integration.

Important Notes
Calculated results are indicative. For exact transport schedules and customs processing, consult authorized brokers and logistics companies specializing in South Korea – Moldova vehicle imports.

Last update: 25.10.2025 — Data sources: BNM, Republic of Korea export stats, Moldovan Customs, Global Ro-Ro carriers & logistics partners, and South Korean auction platforms (Encar, K Car, Hyundai Glovis).

Cost Components

Below are the default calculator values. You may manually adjust the numbers to reflect your real import situation.
Sea Transport from South Korea
Export RegionPort of OriginDomestic TransportSea Freight
SeoulSeoul100 USD2.200 USD

Encar Auction Fees

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Fee TypeValue
Buyer Fee2.2%
Gate Fee110 USD
Management Fee330 USD

K Car Auction Fees

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Fee TypeValue
Buyer Fee0%
Management Fee297 USD
Exchange Rate & Conversion

KRW/MDL and USD/MDL exchange rates provided by the National Bank of Moldova on the date of estimation.

Customs Duties / Import Excise
Calculate import taxes for vehicles brought from abroad by entering vehicle data or its parameters.