Available Model Year for Export by Major Countries
01.
Chile
- Originally banned imports, but only northern Iquique and southern Punta Arenas provinces allow conditional imports
- There is no regulation on age, but only vehicles within 5 years of age are allowed for Bolivia, which are exported
bypassing Chile
- Emphasis is placed on the normal state of appearance and performance at the present time rather than the presence or
absence of accidents in the past
- Significant exterior merchandising work, such as painted sheet metal, is required for rapid sales
02.
Dominican Republic
- The largest exporter of LPG vehicles such as taxis and rental cars within 5 years
- Large trucks and buses can be imported up to 15 years old
- Frequent changes in policies related to tariffs and other incidental costs related to imports require attention
03.
Guatemala
- There is no regulation on age. However, it is prohibited to import vehicles with re-identified VIN numbers.
- Low-priced vehicles worth $2,000~$3,000 per unit are exported
- Passenger cars, vans, and trucks are all exported, and exports are maintained at an average of 800 to 1,000 units
per month
04.
Jordan
- Only vehicles within 5 years can be exported. Accident-free vehicles are imported only based on strict standards.
- Preference is high for Korean used electric cars, accounting for about 70% of domestic export electric cars.
- Jordanian buyers also deal with vehicles exported to neighboring Palestine, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
05.
Saudi Arabia
- Only vehicles less than 5 years old are allowed to be imported. Mainly imported diesel vehicles.
- Avoid or greatly reduce vehicles with large accidents or accidents, or vehicles with many painted parts
- Diversified shipping ports such as Jeddah Port in Saudi Arabia, Aqaba Port in Jordan, and Jebel Ali Port in Dubai
06.
Kyrgyz
- A member of the Eurasian Customs Union along with Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus
- Import allowed only for vehicles within 7 years / Ban on import of right-hand drive vehicles from 2015
- All types of vehicles, including passenger LPG, vans and cargoes, are exported, and the number of exports will increase
sharply after 2022
- Low price of $2,500 per car before 2019 / High-priced car import of $4,500~$15,000 after 2020
07.
Tajikistan
- No restrictions on age
- Exports are focused on low-priced vehicles ranging from $2,500 to $3,500 per unit
- All types of vehicles except vans will be exported, and the number of exports will increase sharply after 2022
08.
Azerbaijan
- There was no regulation on the year, but from April 2023, the permitted year is limited to 10 years after registration
- Exports mainly at mid-price of $5,000~$6,000 per unit before model year restrictions
- Evaluate the exterior condition of the vehicle based on its own strict criteria / Transport after unloading at nearby Poti Port,
Georgia
09.
Georgia
- No restrictions on age. Right-hand drive vehicles are allowed to be imported from left-hand drive countries.
-Poti Port in Georgia is a free zone, and vehicles bound for Azerbaijan and Armenia are all unloaded here.
- Operating a large used car distribution complex in Lusitavi near Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia
10.
russia
- Due to customs issues, exports are made only for vehicles within 3 years. / Export mainly for 4-wheeled vehicles
- The number of exports surged after the war in Ukraine. Exports not only domestic cars but also imported cars in large
quantities
- In addition to Russia, bypass exports via Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are also prevalent.
11.
Kazakhstan
- Only vehicles within 2 years can be exported.
- Import of right-hand drive vehicles from several years ago was prohibited in 2015, and Japanese vehicles cannot be
imported after that.
- In 2022, the number of exports that increased sharply is estimated to be mostly detoured exports to Russia.
12.
Libya
- There is no regulation on age limit / The possibility of age regulation is periodically discussed
- Korea's largest export target country / There seems to be no specific requirements for appearance and performance
- It is estimated that most of the exports to this country are detoured to neighboring countries in North Africa.
13.
Egypt
- Officially, only new cars manufactured in the year can be imported
- The import of used cars for commercial purposes is prohibited by law, but can be imported with proof of ownership
(Importation of used automobiles for commercial purposes is prohibited.
They may be imported for personal use upon verification of ownership.)
- Realistically, it seems possible to import used cars on a per-person basis even now.
14.
Senegal
- Only vehicles after 7 years can be imported
- A type of shipping certificate called ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is required for customs clearance
- Exports of about 100 units per month, mainly for vehicles worth about $4,500 per unit, will increase to 300 units per month
in 2023
15.
Angola
- Only vehicles within 5 years and LHD (left-hand drive) vehicles can be imported
- Similar to Senegal, a type of shipping certificate called ECTN is required for customs clearance.
- After 2020, about 100 units per month will be exported, and after 2022, it will increase to 200 units.
- Relatively high-quality, high-priced vehicles are exported with an export price of around $7,000 per unit.
16.
Rwanda
- There is no regulation on the year of import / However, LPG vehicles are not exported
- The number of exports will increase to 100 per month on average in 2022 / Export mainly for passenger RV vehicles
- Many gasoline hybrid vehicles are also exported.
- Unit export price per unit is around $4,000
17.
Ghana
- Vehicle import allowed within 10 years (However, other vehicles can be imported under the condition of reducing a 10%
penalty per year)
- In the past, it was the largest exporter of used compact cars made in Korea, but recently it has declined significantly.
- Countries that exported 1,500 units per month on average, but after 2022, due to the economic recession, the number has plummeted to less than 500 units per month
18.
Mongolia
- Although there is no year-based import ban regulation, it is practically regulated by imposing differential consumption tax
for each year of production.
- 50% reduction in consumption tax for LPG vehicles, hybrid and electric vehicles
- 100% customs duty exemption for used cars made in Japan that are less than 10 years old when the shipping conditions
and rules of origin are met
19.
Cambodia
- There are no restrictions such as import bans depending on the year
- Differential taxes imposed by year of production / However, for vehicles older than 10 years, a lump sum tax based on
10 years is imposed
- Korea's aged cargo trucks and vans are the most exported countries
- Exported more than 2,000 units per month before 2019 / After 2020 Decrease, 2022 will decrease to 1,000 units