HCtradeKorea Export

Buyer support

Frequently asked questions

Answers for payment, shipping documents, customs pickup, vehicle inspection, and direct WhatsApp support.

Albania shipping estimate

Korea to Durres, planned around 35 days

HCtrade treats the 35 day Albania timeline as a planning estimate, then confirms the sailing schedule, transshipment path, and port status before booking.

Route

Korea to Albania

Estimate

About 35 days

Destination

Durres port

Payment

Is the amount I pay safe?

HCtrade confirms vehicle status, seller details, and export readiness before guiding payment. All transaction steps should be documented and confirmed through official channels.

Shipping & Documents

What documents can I receive besides the bill of lading?

Upon request, HCtrade can help prepare export related PDFs such as export license copies, certificate of origin, and other supporting documents through WhatsApp or email.

The vehicle arrived in my country. How do I clear customs?

You will need to complete customs clearance locally, pay applicable duties and taxes, and pick up the car at the port with the required original or surrendered B/L.

How long does shipping to Albania usually take?

For Albania shipments, HCtrade normally plans sea freight from Korea to Durres at roughly 35 days after vessel departure. The final timeline can move with vessel schedules, transshipment, weather, and port congestion, so we confirm the sailing plan and update the buyer before booking.

Vehicle & Inspection

Can I ask for more inspection photos?

Yes. Before final quotation, you can request additional photos for exterior, interior, engine room, tires, odometer, and any visible scratches.

Are sold cars deleted from the website?

No. Sold vehicles can remain in Sales History with price hidden, so customers can see real export experience without exposing confidential deal amounts.

General

Do I need to create an account to ask about a car?

No. You can contact HCtrade through WhatsApp or phone without logging in. Account features can be added later for saved cars and buyer history.

Invoice transparency

Sample proforma invoice

A public sample of the same invoice format used in Admin. Buyer information, VIN, bank account details, and transfer references are intentionally masked for privacy and security.

Document type

Proforma invoice

Privacy

Sensitive fields masked

Purpose

Before-payment review

The live invoice is created from the selected vehicle in Admin, while this public sample shows the document structure customers can expect before payment.

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Sample
HCtradeKorea Export

Proforma invoice for Korean used vehicle export, document preparation, and shipping coordination.

Proforma Invoice

HC-20260426-CAR1008

Issue Date2026-04-26Valid Until2026-05-03

Seller

HCtrade

Reg. No. 311-57-00942

Heechan Jo / Owner

dochan7152@gmail.com

+82-10-2338-4000

64, Digital-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do 14243, Republic of Korea

Buyer / Consignee

A**** K****

A**** / Import buyer / +355 ** *** ****

Tirana, Albania (***)

Albania

Amount Due

€26,086

EUR / CFR Durres

Payment Terms

100% advance payment before vehicle purchase and export booking

Shipment

Incheon, Korea -> Durres, Albania

CFR Durres | Ref. car1008

Transfer Reference

HC-20260426-**** / car1008

Receiving currency: EUR

Inspection

Export-ready listing

Vehicle details and inspection summary included

Vehicle Information

Vehicle

2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid 1.6 AWD

VIN

KN****SAMPLE****

Year

2022

Mileage

38,200 km

Fuel

Hybrid

Transmission

Auto

Color

Gray

Stock / Plate

car1008

Inspection Summary

Frame and exterior panel inspection normal. No total loss / flood / theft history reported. Overall condition good.

Price Summary

Vehicle Price€24,736
Service Fee€75
Port Fee€75
Sea Freight€1,200
Other Fee€0
Discount€0
TOTAL€26,086

Bank Details

Beneficiary

Heechan Jo

Business Name

HCtrade

Account No.

497-91****-*****

Bank Name

Hana Bank

Branch

Haan-dong branch

SWIFT / BIC

KOEXKRSE

Bank Address

04523) 35, EULJI-RO, JUNG-GU, Seoul, South Korea

Beneficiary Address

64, Digital-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do 14243, Republic of Korea

Documents & Remarks

  • Proforma Invoice
  • Vehicle details and inspection summary
  • Order confirmation / payment terms
  • Bank details for transfer
  • Business registration copy (if requested)

This Proforma Invoice is issued for advance payment and reservation of the vehicle.

Please mention the invoice number and VIN in the payment reference.

Vehicle purchase, local handling, deregistration, export work and forwarding coordination begin after funds are received.

Final shipping documents will be provided after export and shipment.

Prepared by HCtrade

Heechan Jo / Owner | dochan7152@gmail.com

Authorized Signature