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Method of Classification for Heads and Tails of Pollock Extracted from Korea Customs Consultation Cases Released

25/10/03 10:11 0 186

The classification system has been revised (6th HS revision in 2017) at the request of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to expand the range of …

Is it possible to apply the preferential tariff even if the legal name and country information of the third-country invoice issuer are missing on the Korea-China FTA certificate of origin, or does the certificate need to be corrected? Released

25/10/02 10:12 0 271

You inquired about the possibility of applying preferential tariffs if the legal name and country information of the third-party invoice issuer are missing on the Korea-China FTA certificate of …

Who Should Issue the Certificate of Origin for the Korea-US FTA When Importing Goods with Different Producers and Exporters in the US, and What Are the Requirements for Issuance by the Exporter or Producer? Released

25/10/01 10:13 0 390

Regarding the issuance of certificates of origin when importing goods with different producers and exporters from the United States under the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA), you inquired about …

Is there any problem with customs when bringing fresh fruits purchased abroad into Korea? Released

25/09/30 10:12 0 950

In principle, if the total price of goods purchased and brought in from abroad for personal consumption by the traveler is less than USD 800, duty-free clearance is possible. …

My imported goods have been held at customs for intellectual property infringement. Can they be cleared simply by proving they are genuine products? Should I also check the possibility of parallel importation? Released

25/09/28 10:12 0 300

I understand that you are concerned because the goods you imported have been held at customs due to suspected intellectual property infringement. As per your inquiry, I will explain …

Classification of Nicotine-Containing Smoking Cessation Aids Such as Chewing Gum or Patches [Excerpt from Korea Customs Service Consultation Case] Released

25/09/27 10:12 0 207

There is an exclusion provision for smoking cessation aids in the main provisions of Chapter 30 of the Customs Tariff Schedule. Chapter 30, Main Provision 1(b) of the Customs …

Simplified Export Declaration Method for E-commerce Goods When Receiving Orders and Selling Overseas on an Online Shopping Mall for Overseas Buyers Released

25/09/26 10:12 0 334

The following is an excerpt from the Korea Customs Service's guidance on simplified export declaration methods for e-commerce goods. If the value of the goods to be …

I purchased cosmetics from an overseas site. I'm curious if I can receive them through list clearance when importing. Do I necessarily have to go through a customs broker for a general import declaration? Released

25/09/25 10:12 0 406

The Korea Customs Service provides the following guidance on the relevant situation. 1. According to the 「Cosmetics Act」, bath products, body cleansing products, eye makeup products, fragrance …

If I declare it as a 'Temporary Import Item with Re-export Condition', can I avoid paying taxes? I'm curious about the exact declaration procedure, required documents, and whether an extension is possible. Released

25/09/24 10:12 0 456

What is conditional temporary importation for re-export, and in what cases does it apply? The "conditional temporary importation for re-export" you inquired about is a …

[Customs FAQ] What is the procedure for importing medical devices, and must the importer under the Medical Device Act and the importer on the import declaration form be the same? Released

25/09/22 10:12 0 284

When importing medical devices, a standard customs clearance report must be submitted to the President of the Korea Medical Devices Industry Association(www.kmdia.or.kr 02-596-7404) in accordance with the Medical Device …