Shipping to Korea, Republic of’?
Taxation
The tax & duty threshold is the amount at which a person begins paying taxes based on the declared value of an item.>
FOB: import duty and taxes are calculated only on the customs value of the imported goods.
COUNTRY
Korea, Republic of’ – KR
CURRENCY
South Korean won – KRW
TAX (VAT / GST)
15%
IMPORT DUTIES
Mobiles – 8%
Tablets – 8%
Computers & Laptops – 8%
Cameras – 0%
Accessories (no-battery) – 8%
Accessories (battery) – 8%
Health & Beauty – 8%
THRESHOLD METHOD
CIF
TAX THRESHOLD
150 USD
Fashion – 13%
Watches – 8%
Jewelry – 6%
Dry Food & Supplements – 14%
Home & Appliances – 8%
Home & Garden – 8%
Toys – 8%
TAX & DUTY CALCULATION METHOD
CIF
DUTY THRESHOLD
150 USD
Sports – 8%
Luggage – 8%
Audio Video – 8%
Documents – 0%
Gaming – 6%
Books & Collectibles – 1%
Pet Accessories – 12%
The valuation method is CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight), which means that the import duty and taxes payable are calculated on the complete shipping value, which includes the cost of the imported goods, the cost of freight, and the cost of insurance. In addition to duty, imports are subject to sales tax, education tax, STRD tax, transportation tax, special consumption tax, and in some cases to liquor tax.
Restrictions
The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it’s always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.
Restricted Items
Restricted items are goods which must meet certain conditions before going through Customs Clearance.
- Fresh Food
- Seeds
- Endangered Plants
- Endangered Animals and Pets
- Currency
- Hazardous Materials
Prohibited Items
Prohibited items are goods which cannot be imported into the country.
- Drugs
- Firearms
- Explosives
- Objectionable material
- Counterfeit goods or materials
Shipping Documents
Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment’s information, making the whole process easy.
- Commercial Invoice
- Battery Statement
- Tax Documents & Shipping labels
Additional Information
Outside Delivery Area
The courier may apply a surcharge when delivering to less populated areas due to the higher operational costs involved.
Non-working Days
Saturday and Sunday are considered non-working days. You may experience delays for your shipments on these days.
Public Holidays
Non working days also occur during public holiday. Please refer to the official Holidays Page .