Corea del Sur

The standard VAT rate is 10 percent on imports. Certain luxury and consumer goods may also be subject to an additional excise tax.

The Korea Customs Service processes imports and exports fully electronically via the UNI-PASS system, including online payment of duties and taxes.

South Korea has numerous FTAs, including the EU-Korea FTA (since 2011), KORUS with the US (since 2012) and RCEP. These grant tariff preferences when origin rules are met.

Busan, handling about 24.4 million TEU (2024), is the country's largest port and one of the world's leading transshipment hubs.

Incheon (ICN) handled about 2.95 million tonnes of air cargo in 2024 and ranks among the world's three largest cargo airports.

Yes. Under the Foreign Trade Act, dual-use and military goods require a licence (MOTIE/KOSTI). UN and national sanctions against North Korea also apply.

Typhoons with heavy rain occur between July and September; the monsoon (Jangma) in early summer. Winters can be cold and snowy.

Esta página enlaza países socios importantes (importación/exportación) para contexto rápido.

• CN
• US
• JP
• AU
• SA
• VN

Para transportes internacionales, estos términos son un buen punto de partida:

• Incoterms
• AWB (guía aérea)
• Bill of Lading (B/L)
• Código HS / nomenclatura aduanera
• UN/LOCODE