South Korean customs new regulations for duty free goods

• 2010-02-07
• Industry News

According to the new provisions of the South Korean customs, since February 22, 2010, as long as any of the imported goods included in the purchase of e-commerce sites, is prohibited to be classified as duty-free goods. The provisions of the declaration of less than US$100 of the value of the goods are still applicable (US$100 for the previous shipment was generally judged as the value of duty-free goods).

Therefore, in order to promote the smooth clearance of shipments, the sender needs to provide a detailed description of the goods purchased online, including the name, value, name and address of shopping website.

South Korean customs recently to strengthen the implementation of the provisions of customs clearance. FedEx is strongly recommended that the sender to strictly follow the rules and requirements of the Korea customs.

For more information about the South Korean customs regulations, please visit the following website or call the FedEx customer service hotline: 800.988.1888.

Korea Customs certain from classed as non-dutiable shipments. (Sep. 2009) in commodities prohibits (being)

Www.fedex.com/kr_english/about/custom/regulatoryupdates/KCSNonduti_7Sept09.html

Korea tightens of valued less than US$100 (Jun. 2009) at shipments (scrutiny)

Www.fedex.com/kr_english/about/custom/regulatoryupdates/KR100_1June09.html

 

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