Why the Encar price is never your final cost
The Encar figure is only the car's price in Korea — commission, freight, insurance, and local customs are added on top. Here's how the full cost is built.
Many buyers open Encar, see a price in won, mentally convert it to dollars, and assume that's what they'll pay. This is a common mistake that causes sticker shock later. The Encar figure is only the starting point.
What does the Encar price actually cover?
The Encar price is the agreed sale price between the Korean seller and a buyer inside Korea only. It does not include any export service, shipping, insurance, or fees outside Korean territory.
The line items added after
| Item | Where it applies |
|---|---|
| Service and export commission | Korea |
| Ocean freight and insurance | Korea to your port |
| Local customs duty | Your country (KSA 5%, UAE 5%, Qatar 5%) |
| VAT | Your country (varies: 15% in KSA, 5% in UAE) |
| Conformity certificate fee (SABER or equivalent) | Your country, before clearance |
Customs and taxes specifically vary by your country, the vehicle type, and its CIF value, and are never baked into an initial website quote because they're a direct obligation between you and your country's customs. This isn't a hidden cost — it's that the exact figures require your car's actual data.
Always request a written WhatsApp quote itemizing the car price, commission, and freight to your port, and check our country-specific import cost articles to estimate customs and VAT.
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