JVK Asia Ltd.
Room 214 Shinsong Tower
662-3 Deungchon-dong, Kangseo-ki
Seoul, South Korea 140-200
Tel:  82-2-2658-7208
Fax:  82-2-2659-1072
E-mail: Please contact branch through the Contact Us page

SOUTH KOREA
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS

• Used personal effects are not dutiable in South Korea.
• To clear non-Diplomatic shipments we require:
  • clear copy of passport ( bio-data page, South Korea visa page and last entry stamp page) for each family member.
  • Original Korean residence permit
  • Packing list.
• To clear Diplomatic shipments we also require Exemption Certificate of Duty issued by Ministry of Foreign Affs in South Korea.

PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS

• Goods prohibited from entering South Korea include firearms, ammunition, pornographic material, satellite dishes, short wave radios, narcotics, or subversive literature or materials.

MOTOR VEHICLES (AUTOS AND MOTORBIKES)

• Used vehicles must be modified top meet South Korean emission control laws before they can be used. New cars will be dutiable. Japanese made cars cannot be imported.

ANIMALS AND PETS

• Most pets, including dogs, cats, and birds, can be brought into South Korea will be subject a 14 day quarantine period. The documents necessary at the time of import are a current health certificate (not more than 7 days old) and a current vaccination card. A copy of these documents must be scanned or faxed to JVK at least 10 days prior to arrival.
• The shipper must be in South Korea at the time of clearance.

CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Please contact the JVK office for consignment instructions.