Import Regulations in South Korea

The following documents are required for customs clearance: Original Passport for each member of the family; Visa (valid for over one year); Work Permit from Embassy stating that customer will be in Korea for over twelve months; Residence Card for each member of the family or an Employment Certificate (terms of stay should state over two years); inventory (original and one copy; legible and including model and serial numbers for ALL electrical appliances); Insurance Certificate; Power of Attorney; delivery address and contact phone number.

The shipper must be present for customs examination. All the shipments are 100% inspected. Shipment must arrive within six months of customer's arrival (three months if coming from Southeast Asia). Personal effects and used household goods are duty-free for foreigners, if intending to reside in Korea for over one year with family or two years alone (immigrant removal). If expected length of stay is less than two years, shipment is classified as a quasi-immigrant removal, resulting in higher duties.

Used household goods and personal effects duty-free for Koreans if they have lived in a foreign country for over two years alone; or one year with family.

All items (even if used) dutiable if owner does not meet above duty-free criteria. All Korean customs procedures are tightly controlled and clearance can be obtained only at Busan or Inchon by surface; Seoul or Busan by air.