Question 1

What is a "Mover"?

Accepted Answer

According to Korea Customs Service standards, a "Mover" is someone entering Korea for the purpose of relocating their residence. This includes Korean nationals who have stayed abroad for 1 year or more, or foreign nationals/overseas Koreans who plan to stay in Korea for 1 year or more. (Please refer to the main guide on the page for detailed criteria.)

Question 2

How many vehicles can be cleared as moving goods?

Accepted Answer

Moving goods status is recognized for a maximum of one vehicle per individual or family.

Question 3

Does the vehicle need to be registered/used in my name for more than 3 months? (Can I ship a brand-new car?)

Accepted Answer

You must prove that the vehicle was registered in your name (or a family member's name) and used for at least 3 months (e.g., ICBC Vehicle Registration). Vehicles owned for less than 3 months cannot be cleared as moving goods.

Question 4

Can a vehicle registered under another family member's name be shipped as moving goods?

Accepted Answer

If you are registered as the user of the vehicle and have used it for more than 3 months, and you qualify as a "Mover," it can be recognized as moving goods.

Question 5

If the VIN starts with "K," is it tax-exempt? (Are all Korean cars tax-free?)

Accepted Answer

Vehicles produced in Korea (VIN starting with 'K') may be eligible for customs duty exemption. However, Korean brand vehicles that were not manufactured in Korea are not eligible for this exemption.

Question 6

Can I ship pickup trucks like the F-150?

Accepted Answer

Pickup trucks are classified as freight vehicles rather than passenger cars, so they cannot be cleared as moving goods. If you wish to ship a pickup truck, we can assist through the general import procedure.

Question 7

Can I ship electric (EV) or hybrid vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles with high-capacity rechargeable batteries are rejected by shipping lines due to the high risk of fire during transit. Therefore, we are unable to accept these vehicles for shipping.

Question 8

Can I ship a vehicle with a remaining loan or a leased vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Loan: Shipping is only possible if the customer has 100% ownership, as issues arise during export declaration in the origin country if a lien exists.
Lease: Acceptance is possible if there is proof that you used the vehicle for at least 3 months and that the title was ultimately transferred to your name.

Question 9

How long does shipping take? (Estimated Lead Time)

Accepted Answer

Vancouver > Korea: 6 to 8 weeks (4 to 6 weeks using Express service).
Toronto > Korea: 8 to 10 weeks.
※ Subject to change based on carrier schedules, port conditions, weather, and inland transportation status.

Question 10

What is the most common way to take a car from Canada to Korea?

Accepted Answer

We load your vehicle inside a container, secure it safely (shoring), and transport it to the destination.

Question 11

Can I put other belongings/luggage inside the car?

Accepted Answer

In principle, placing other moving goods or luggage inside the vehicle is strictly restricted.

Question 12

Where can I check the estimated taxes?

Accepted Answer

You can check the estimated tax for moving goods vehicles on the official Korea Customs Service calculator or through their online Q&A. Please note that actual taxes incurred during clearance may differ.
Official Korea Customs Service Car Tax Calculator

Question 13

Are general imports (for commercial purposes) or short-term travel shipping possible?

Accepted Answer

Any vehicle that can be loaded into a container can be shipped by COSHIP (Canada Shipping). For general imports, customers must personally verify subsequent procedures like clearance and inspection. For travel purposes, we can assist after a consultation.

Question 14

Can I ship a temporarily imported vehicle back to Korea?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide shipping services for sending vehicles back to Korea after you have finished your stay in Canada.

Question 15

What support is provided before leaving Canada (BC standards)?

Accepted Answer

We support ICBC insurance cancellation, guidance/agency for license plate returns, agency for receiving insurance refunds, and export declaration procedures.

Question 16

Are inspection and registration 100% guaranteed after arrival in Korea?

Accepted Answer

Please understand that we cannot be held responsible for various reasons for failure during vehicle inspection or problems discovered after customs clearance.

Vehicle Transport FAQ

Car shipping, import, export, and customs-related questions.