Import Cars from South Korea with TOPEX
We are a vehicle export company based in Busan. We source the car from the Korean market, can arrange pre-purchase inspection before you pay, prepare the Korean export documents and book shipping to your port — so you deal with one team in Korea, not a listing site.
For a quote, send us:
- Model or body type — e.g. "Palisade", or "7-seat diesel minivan"
- Year range — plus a mileage limit if you have one
- Budget — vehicle only, or your target landed budget
- Destination country and port — this decides shipping and what is importable
- WhatsApp or email — how you want the quote returned
- Which parts you need — sourcing, inspection, export documents, shipping, or all four
With those six lines we can come back with real options and Korea-side costs instead of a generic price list.
What we handle in Korea
Sourcing
We find the car in the Korean used-vehicle market against your model, year and budget. You can also pick from live listings in our catalogue.
Pre-purchase inspection (optional)
Pre-purchase inspection can be arranged in Korea before purchase is finalised — an optional, paid service. When requested, you receive photographs and a condition report; if the car does not match its listing, you are not committed to it.
Export documents
The Korean export set — export certificate, invoice and shipping paperwork — prepared here. Import clearance at your end is handled by your local broker; we supply what they ask for.
Shipping from Busan
Booked by RoRo or container depending on destination and vehicle. Routes and indicative transit times are on our delivery page.
What determines your final cost
The vehicle price is one part of the landed cost. Ask any exporter to break out:
- Vehicle price — the price in the Korean market.
- Export handling and documentation — preparing car and paperwork for export.
- Freight — varies by destination port, shipping method and vehicle size.
- Destination-side charges — duty, taxes, local clearance and delivery. Set by your country and paid locally.
We quote the Korea-side costs precisely and tell you plainly which destination-side charges we cannot calculate for you. Anyone quoting a single guaranteed "all-in" number for an unfamiliar destination should be questioned.
Who we work with
Private buyers
Importing a single vehicle for personal use.
Dealers and traders
Sourcing repeat stock from the Korean market.
Businesses
Importing vans, minivans or fleet vehicles.
Still deciding whether Korea is the right source market? See our guide to buying cars from Korea, or the country view on our export destination pages.
How the import process works, step by step
- You send the brief Model, year range, budget and destination. Destination matters first: import rules differ by country and can rule out certain ages, engines or fuel types before you start looking.
- We shortlist — and inspect on request We come back with candidates. A requested inspection is subject to supplier access and vehicle availability; when it can be arranged, we inspect the vehicle and send photos and a condition report before any purchase is finalised.
- Purchase and export paperwork Once you approve, the vehicle is purchased and the Korean export document set is prepared in your name.
- Shipping and handover We book the sailing from Busan and send the documents your customs broker needs at the destination.
Common questions
Can I import without visiting Korea?
Yes — that is the normal case. When inspection is requested, the report and photographs help you decide remotely on evidence rather than trust alone.
What documents do I receive?
The Korean export set: export certificate, invoice and shipping documents. Your local customs broker uses these for import clearance.
How long does it take?
Sourcing — and inspection where requested — usually takes days rather than weeks; sea transit depends on destination port and method. We estimate your specific route rather than quote a blanket figure — see delivery.
What if the car sells first?
The Korean market moves quickly and listings do sell. If that happens we look for comparable alternatives rather than pushing an unrelated vehicle.
Who are we?
TOPEX AUTO is a vehicle export company registered in South Korea and based in Busan. Registration details are on our about page.
Request an import quote
Send these six lines and we will come back with options and Korea-side costs.
- Model or body type
- Year range
- Budget
- Destination country and port
- WhatsApp or email
- Sourcing / inspection / documents / shipping — which you need