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Shipping Korean Used Cars to Vietnam — Guide

Information on importing a used car from Korea to Vietnam. Port: Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai). Duties, transit times, and regulations — compiled by CarRadar to help you plan your purchase.

Port of discharge

Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai)

Transit time

10–18 days

Import duty

50–70% + special tax

Est. shipping cost

$400–$800

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

Import Regulations — Vietnam

LHD vehicles
Allowed
RHD vehicles
Not allowed
Emission standard
Euro 4
VIN re-carving
NOT allowed

Basic Information

Port of discharge

Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) / Haiphong

Transit time

10–18 days

Est. shipping cost

$400–$800

Import duty

50–70% + special tax

Region

East & Southeast Asia

Local currency

VND

What to know about Vietnam

LHD only. Import duty is high (50–70%) plus a special consumption tax based on engine size. Very short transit time from Korea — major advantage. Korean brands Hyundai and Kia have strong local assembly.

Cars you could ship to Vietnam

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.