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Items brought into Korea can be subject to import duties or customs fees. Each person can bring a certain amount of items into Korea duty free. Persons bringing in more than the allowed number of items must pay import duties or dispose of the items. Items worth over $400 purchased outside Korea are also subject to import duties. (The $400 amount applies to the total value of all goods purchased abroad.)
Unaccompanied baggage, including items mailed to residents, can also be subject to import duties. Shipping fees are included when computing the value of a shipped item. Persons with unaccompanied baggage should fill out a second customs declaration form (describing the unaccompanied contents) when they enter the country and have it validated by the Customs officer. The second customs declaration must be given to the Customs house when clearing the unaccompanied baggage. Items to be Re-exported Non-residents bringing dutiable items into Korea but plan to take them out with them when they leave can be exempt from duties. The item(s) must be declared and a note will be placed in the owner's passport. The owner will have to pay the duty if the item is not in his or her possession when leaving the country. Exemption for Goods Being Returned to Korea If you leave with expensive items purchased in Korea and you plan to bring it back, declare the items on departure to avoid paying a duty when bringing them back into Korea. For additional information, see http://www.customs.go.kr. |
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