Shipping to South Korea from the United States

Shipping from the US to South Korea

South Korea import tax & custom fees

currency
Currency: South Korean won (KRW)
tax threshold
Tax Threshold: 150 USD
tax vat gst
Tax (VAT/GST): 10%
duties calculation method
Calculation method: CIF

Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs

The taxation for a particular country depends on the local GST/VAT, as well as the item category and its declared value. The tax & duty threshold is the amount at which a person begins paying taxes based on the declared value of an item.

South Korea calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs.

duties calculation method
Import duty product categories

Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate

  • Mobiles8%
  • Tablets8%
  • Computers8%
  • Cameras0%
  • Accessories8%
  • Accessories (Battery)obiles8%
  • Health & Beauty8%
  • Fashion13%
  • Watches8%
  • Jewelry6%
  • Pets Accessories12%
  • Dry Food & Supplements8%
  • Home Appliances8%
  • Home decor8%
  • Toys8%
  • Sports8%
  • Luggage8%
  • Audio video8%
  • Documents0%
  • Gaming6%
  • Books & Collectibles1%

We are constantly trying to keep this information accurate, but it may change at any time.

Shipping Documentation to South Korea

Shipping internationally is a complex process that requires a lot of paperwork. It is a process that takes a lot of time and can be confusing. Forward.me automatically creates the necessary paperwork for your shipment based on the information you provide. This makes the process quick and easy for you.
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Tax Documents & Shipping Labels
  • Battery Statement

How Forward.me Works

Create a Forward.me account to get your U.S. shipping address.

Shop online in the United States and have your purchases shipped to your U.S. address.

When your packages arrive at Forward.me, click the SHIP button to get them sent to you!

South Korea Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

shipping to currency from the US
CurrencyRestricted
Animals
Endangered AnimalsRestricted
Plants
Endangered PlantsRestricted
Fresh Food
Fresh FoodRestricted
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous MaterialsRestricted
Seeds
SeedsRestricted
Counterfeit GoodsProhibited
shipping to drugs from the US
DrugsProhibited
Explosives
ExplosivesProhibited
shipping firearms from the US
FirearmsProhibited
Political
Objectionable PublicationsProhibited

Confused on South Korea customs and regulations? Before shipping to South Korea (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for South Korea and other countries at ForwardMe.

Cities in South Korea. ForwardMe will ship American products to your door in any South Korea city, including:

Shipping to Seoul
Shipping to Busan
Shipping to Incheon
Shipping to Daegu
Shipping to Gwangju
Shipping to Daejeon
Shipping to Suwon
Shipping to Ulsan
Shipping to Goyang
Shipping to Changwon
Shipping to Tongjin
Shipping to Sŏngnam
Shipping to Bucheon
Shipping to Cheongju
Shipping to Hwasu-dong
Shipping to Jeonju
Shipping to Ansan
Shipping to Ch’ŏnan
Shipping to Yanggok
Shipping to Anyang
Shipping to Kimhae
Shipping to Pohang
Shipping to Pyeongtaek
Shipping to Jeju
Shipping to Masan
Shipping to Kihŭng
Shipping to Uijeongbu
Shipping to Kumi
Shipping to Paju
Shipping to Gimpo
Shipping to Yeosu
Shipping to Chinju
Shipping to Wŏnju
Shipping to Gwangmyeongni
Shipping to Asan
Shipping to Iksan
Shipping to Yangsan
Shipping to Kunp’o
Shipping to Chuncheon
Shipping to Gyeongsan
Shipping to Kunsan
Shipping to Suncheon
Shipping to Kyŏngju
Shipping to Mokpo
Shipping to Gangneung
Shipping to Osan
Shipping to Chungju
Shipping to Ich’ŏn
Shipping to Anseong
Shipping to Guri
Shipping to Sŏsan
Shipping to Tangjin
Shipping to Pocheon
Shipping to Andong
Shipping to Ŭiwang
Shipping to Hanam
Shipping to Seogwipo
Shipping to Gwangyang
Shipping to Ch’ungmu
Shipping to Jicheon
Shipping to Chech’ŏn
Shipping to Hosan
Shipping to Sa-ch’on
Shipping to Jeonghae
Shipping to Yŏju
Shipping to Yŏngju
Shipping to Miryang
Shipping to Sangju
Shipping to Boryeong
Shipping to Sejong
Shipping to Hongseong
Shipping to Muan
Shipping to Bakjagol
Shipping to Dongducheon
Shipping to Naju
Shipping to Kimje
Shipping to Sokcho
Shipping to Mun’gyŏng
Shipping to Samch’ŏk
Shipping to Gwacheon
Shipping to T’aebaek
Shipping to Ulchin
Shipping to Eumseong

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