Cars from Korea to Uzbekistan

A 2023 Hyundai Palisade turnkey in Tashkent — roughly $38,000–$45,000 depending on trim and mileage. A Kia K5 / K8 — from $24,000–$32,000. A Genesis G80 — from $42,000–$55,000. Our quote covers the car, export paperwork in Korea and sea freight. Rail transit, customs and delivery to Tashkent are handled by partners — we calculate those figures and show them in the overall estimate, but you pay them directly.

For private individuals there is a combined customs duty — a percentage of the customs value plus a fixed sum per cubic centimetre — scaled by engine size and the car's age, plus 12% VAT. Excise on passenger cars was abolished in August 2020. The recycling fee is denominated in base calculation units (BRV) and climbs steeply with engine size and age: tens of BRV on a small car and hundreds on a large engine, payable before the declaration is filed. On 1 September 2026 the BRV rises from 412,000 to 440,000 som, and the fee rises with it. That is why a younger, smaller-engined car pays off in Uzbekistan — we calculate an exact quote from the VIN and year before the deal begins.

The standard route — Busan → Vladivostok → rail to the Saryagash–Keles border crossing, about 35 km from Tashkent. The road crossings are Yallama and Sirdaryo, roughly 60 km out; the Gishtkuprik crossing, also known as Chernyayevka, has been closed for reconstruction since February 2025. Transit through Russia takes around 12–16 days depending on rail load. The transit declaration is filed via our partners, so there are usually no hold-ups at the border.

Yes. The Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6/EV9 and Genesis GV60 are imported regularly. Import duty on electric cars in Uzbekistan is zero and no environmental assessment is required, which makes Korean EVs noticeably better value than their petrol equivalents. But 12% VAT is still due, and the recycling fee on electric cars quadrupled on 1 May 2025, so it shows up clearly in the quote. We source to the desired battery condition and certify where needed.

Handover — in Tashkent at our yard or at any agreed point (Samarkand, Bukhara, Andijan, Fergana). The package: the customs declaration, invoice, BL (bill of lading), the export certificate from Korea, the sale contract and the certificate of conformity. After registration — an Uzbek vehicle passport and plates.

From purchase to handover in Tashkent — around 30–45 days. The fastest deals fit into 28 days; longer ones (45+) happen when waiting for a sailing or for extra certification of rare trims.

Full package: sales contract, certified export certificate, invoice, BL (bill of lading), inspection report with photos, service history from the Korean dealer system. All documents are delivered electronically within 24 hours of payment.

Yes. We provide a detailed photo report (40–60 photos), a video walk-around with engine start and systems check, plus a live video call with our manager directly from the lot. On request — independent inspection from a partner service in Korea.