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Import a Used Car from Korea to Kosovo: 10% Customs, Excise, VAT & Homologation (2026)

How Kosovo customs values a used car from Korea: 10% duty for non-EU origin, excise by engine and year, 18% VAT, Schwacke valuation and the registration steps.

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Hyundai Santa Fe diesel from Korea for Kosovo
Photo: 300AUTO stock vehicle (plate blurred)
Note: rates and valuation tables change. Confirm the calculation with Kosovo Customs or a licensed agent before you pay.

How the cost is calculated

  • Customs duty 10% for vehicles that are not of EU origin — a car exported from Korea falls here.
  • Excise based on engine size and year of manufacture.
  • VAT 18% (Kosovo's standard rate).
  • Value — Kosovo Customs sets the value of used cars using the Schwacke catalogue, not simply your invoice.

Steps after arrival

  1. Homologation
  2. Customs clearance and tax payment
  3. Insurance
  4. Registration

Getting the car to Kosovo

Kosovo has no sea port. Buyers commonly receive cars through Durrës in Albania and transport them to Kosovo for clearance. Ask us for a quote to Durrës.

Example cars from stock

2021 Hyundai The New Santa Fe Diesel 2.2 2WD Premium

2021 Hyundai The New Santa Fe Diesel 2.2 2WD Premium

104,800 Km · First registered: 2021-05-31

Accident history: No · Panels repaired/replaced: 4 · Insurance claims (own): None recorded

Listed at: $11,572 — View car & photos →

2021 Hyundai Tucson (NX4) Diesel 2.0 4WD Inspiration

2021 Hyundai Tucson (NX4) Diesel 2.0 4WD Inspiration

121,580 Km · First registered: 2021-02-03

Accident history: No · Panels repaired/replaced: 2 · Insurance claims (own): 3 (KRW 4,501,910)

Listed at: $14,619 — View car & photos →

Frequently asked questions

What is the customs duty on a car from Korea in Kosovo?

10% for vehicles that are not of EU origin, plus excise by engine size and year, and 18% VAT.

How does Kosovo Customs value a used car?

Used cars are valued using the Schwacke catalogue, so the taxable value may differ from the purchase invoice.

Which port is used for Kosovo?

Kosovo is landlocked; cars are commonly shipped to Durrës in Albania and then transported to Kosovo.

Looking for a car from Korea?

Tell us the model, budget and destination port. We check the car, send photos and inspection results, and handle export documents and shipping.