Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Customs duty applies when the item price + international shipping combined exceeds USD 150. However, for US-origin items shipped via express carriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS), the Korea-US FTA grants a duty-free threshold of USD 200. EMS and consolidation warehouse shipments use the standard USD 150 threshold.

Yes. Express carriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) are eligible for the US FTA $200 exception. Consolidation warehouses route through international postal service so the standard $150 limit applies. For orders between $150–$200, express shipping is advantageous.

Yes, if the origin is the US and it ships via express carrier. If the item is manufactured in China or Vietnam and re-exported from the US (Amazon third-party sellers), the exception may not apply. Check that the invoice shows "Country of Origin: US." This calculator automatically applies the $200 threshold when US origin + express shipping are selected.

No. If you exceed the threshold by even $1, duty and VAT apply to the entire taxable price (item + shipping), not just the excess. Near the threshold, it may be worth splitting your order.

Up to 6 bottles per person per shipment, within total volume limits that vary by product. Items containing pharmaceutical ingredients (melatonin, DHEA, etc.) may be restricted; excess quantities can be denied entry.

Personal imports are limited to 1 bottle (≤1L) and under USD 400. Liquor tax, education tax, individual consumption tax, customs duty, and VAT all apply. The calculator provides an estimate only — actual amounts may be higher; use the official customs estimator.

Most credit and debit cards charge ~1% overseas usage fee + ~1% network brand fee (Visa/Mastercard), totalling ~1–1.5% effective. Some travel reward cards refund this to 0% under certain conditions. The calculator defaults to 1%, toggleable via checkbox.

For express and postal shipments over the threshold, the customs broker or courier collects duty and VAT together at clearance and remits to customs. You will receive a payment notice before your parcel is released.

Perfume: 6.5% tariff + 10% VAT + 7% individual consumption tax. Regular cosmetics (skincare, makeup) are not subject to consumption tax — only 6.5% tariff + 10% VAT.

Bags: 8% tariff + 10% VAT. High-end watches (unit value over ₩2M): additional 20% individual consumption tax on the amount exceeding ₩2M. Same applies to jewelry and precious metals over ₩2M.

If multiple shipments clear customs on the same day, they are aggregated and taxed as one. Separate your shipment dates by a few days to keep them below the threshold independently.

Printed books: 0% tariff and VAT-exempt. However, publications in DVD/USB format may be classified as electronics and taxed. Check the invoice description.

Yes — select JPY or CNY and set the origin country accordingly. Japan has no FTA with Korea so the $200 exception doesn't apply. China has an FTA but most shipments go via postal service, so the $150 standard threshold applies in practice.

The official Korea Customs Service is authoritative. This calculator uses representative tariff rates for 20 broad categories; actual HS codes can differ by ±1–5 percentage points. The FX snapshot also introduces 1–2% variance.

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