{"id":11220,"date":"2024-12-23T06:07:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T06:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docshipper.uiart.io\/destination\/freight-between-china-indonesia-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T18:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T18:56:00","slug":"freight-shipping-between-china-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/freight-shipping-between-china-south-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"Freight shipping From China CN to South Korea KR | Tariffs \u2013 Transit times \u2013 Duties and taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11220\" class=\"elementor elementor-11220\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7193c10 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7193c10\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31ec241\" data-id=\"31ec241\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f51007 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f51007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Freight shipping From China CN to South Korea KR | Tariffs \u2013 Transit times \u2013 Duties and taxes<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d05239 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d05239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here\u2019s the hard truth, shipping from China to South Korea looks simple on a map, but small choices around ports, timing, and customs can change your cost and delivery window fast.<br>You\u2019ll notice this route rewards preparation, not guesswork.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re looking at air, sea, road, or rail freight between China and South Korea, you should know exactly when each option makes sense, what really drives transit times, and where duties or paperwork slow people down.<br>That\u2019s what we do here, share the operational logic we use every day at DocShipper so you can plan with clarity, avoid common traps, and move your cargo without surprises.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ee3892 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ee3892\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-250621c\" data-id=\"250621c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30b4827 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30b4827\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which are the different modes of transportation between China and South Korea?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e4f31c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e4f31c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><br \/>Shipping between China and South Korea isn&#8217;t as simple as mailing a letter. It&#8217;s like choosing the shortest line at an amusement park &#8211; you need to consider the options and what you&#8217;re carrying. Air freight is fast but pricey. Sea freight is cheaper and can handle heavy loads, but takes time, just like a scenic boat trip. For lighter goods, road transport could weave through like a bicycle, though it has its challenges. Picking<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/types-transportation-freight-modes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the right mode<\/a><\/strong> is like choosing the quickest, most cost-effective ride. 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That makes it cost-efficient for volume, but not always friction-free. Sea freight makes sense when you\u2019re shipping pallets, cartons, or machinery that doesn\u2019t need to arrive tomorrow, and when air freight would simply destroy your margins.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s where many importers get caught off guard. They assume that short distance equals zero risk. In reality, <span style=\"color: #05224d\">port-to-port shipping between China and South Korea<\/span> still involves export clearance in China, container terminal operations, documentation like the bill of lading, and destination charges that can escalate fast if timing slips. We\u2019ve seen delays caused by a wrong Incoterm, a late shipping instruction, or choosing a port that looks close on a map but complicates inland delivery in Korea.<\/p><p>This section is here to help you decide, not to teach theory. By the end, you\u2019ll know when <span style=\"color: #ad1225\">international ocean freight<\/span> is the right tool for your shipment, what to watch for on this route, and how to avoid the mistakes we see every week when moving containers between China and South Korea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e1d60c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0e1d60c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-11332151\" data-id=\"11332151\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a5f2131 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a5f2131\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Tip:<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36c71a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36c71a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sea freight might be the best solution for you if:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab38b42 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"ab38b42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 12.9267L11.2955 17.2221L20.5 8.01758\" stroke=\"#05224D\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M11.2949 17.2221L20.4995 8.01758\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>You are shipping large volumes or bulky items,<\/b> as sea freight offers the most space at a cost-effective rate.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 12.9267L11.2955 17.2221L20.5 8.01758\" stroke=\"#05224D\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M11.2949 17.2221L20.4995 8.01758\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Your cargo doesn't have an urgent deadline<\/b>, as sea freight typically has longer transit times compared to air or rail.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 12.9267L11.2955 17.2221L20.5 8.01758\" stroke=\"#05224D\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M11.2949 17.2221L20.4995 8.01758\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Your shipping routes are between major ports<\/b>, allowing you to leverage the extensive global network of sea shipping lanes.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd4e888 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd4e888\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Incoterms should you use?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d939adf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d939adf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #05224d;\">On China\u2013South Korea sea freight<\/span>, Incoterms are less about theory and more about control. From experience, the biggest divide is between<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/exw-fob-cif-alibaba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EXW, FOB, and CIF.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ad1225;\">EXW vs FOB for ocean freight<\/span> is where many first-time importers stumble. EXW looks cheap on paper, but it leaves you responsible for everything inside China, export packing, trucking, export customs, and terminal handover. Unless you have boots on the ground in China, EXW often creates delays before the container even reaches the port.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #05224d;\">FOB shipping terms<\/span> are usually safer on this route. Your supplier handles export clearance and delivery to the Chinese port, and you take control from vessel loading onward. That\u2019s where we can manage the ocean freight, documentation, and coordination cleanly.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #05224d;\">CIF shipping terms<\/span> can work for simple, low-risk cargo, but you should know the trade-off. You don\u2019t control the carrier or destination charges, and those local fees in South Korea are often where costs quietly inflate. If cost transparency and control matter, FOB remains the most balanced option for most importers shipping containers between China and South Korea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2f9755 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2f9755\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Main ports to know in China and South Korea<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca4b6e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca4b6e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #05224d;\">Port choice on this lane isn\u2019t about prestige<\/span>, it\u2019s about alignment with your factory and your final delivery point in Korea. A port that\u2019s perfect for one shipper can quietly add trucking cost or delays for another.<\/p><ul><li><strong>China: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.portshanghai.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shanghai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zjseaport.com\/jtwwen\/gywm\/gkgk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ningbo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpworld.com\/en\/ports-terminals\/china\/qingdao-port\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qingdao<\/a>,<\/strong> Shenzhen. These ports offer the most frequent sailings on <span style=\"color: #ad1225;\">shipping lanes China\u2013Korea<\/span>. Northern factories often move faster via Qingdao, while South China exporters lean toward Shenzhen or Ningbo.<\/li><li><strong>South Korea: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.busanpa.com\/eng\/Main.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Busan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icpa.or.kr\/eng\/index.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Incheon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/yeosu.mof.go.kr\/en\/page.do?menuIdx=4061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gwangyang<\/a><\/strong>. Busan is the main hub with the best reliability. Incheon is practical if your cargo is heading to Seoul, reducing inland haulage. Gwangyang is relevant for industrial or bulk-oriented flows.<\/li><\/ul><p>What many overlook is inland transport. A container arriving at Busan for cargo destined near Seoul may look fine port-to-port, but the domestic trucking leg can add time and cost. Choosing the right destination port upfront is one of the easiest ways to keep your total landed cost under control.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9261897 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9261897\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #05224d\">From an operational standpoint<\/span>, these ports are built for fast turnaround, but congestion still happens during peak export seasons or when vessel schedules bunch up. That\u2019s why we always match your factory location, cargo type, and delivery city before locking the port pair. It\u2019s not trivia, it directly impacts lead time and cost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acbf778 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"acbf778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Should I choose FCL or LCL when shipping between China and South Korea?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d556f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d556f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shipping goods between China and South Korea? Whether it&#8217;s car parts, electronics, or textiles, you&#8217;ll likely face a significant decision: opting for <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/fcl-lcl-shipping-differences-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #920d12\">Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than a Container Load (LCL)<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, also known as consolidation. This isn&#8217;t just a logistical choice, it&#8217;s a strategic one. It affects your bottom line, your delivery times, and overall, your shipment success. Ready to dive into the nitty-gritty details of both options? Let&#8217;s empower you to make that informed decision. The right choice can ensure smooth sailing for your cargo. Prepare for a deep sea of knowledge!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39f82bb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39f82bb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-502a45b e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"502a45b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05e68bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05e68bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1150c68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1150c68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Container-Illustration-Service.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20234\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-765110c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"765110c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LCL_Less_than_Container_Load\"><\/span>LCL: Less than Container Load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0e465f\">Definition:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/what-do-lcl-and-fcl-mean\/#How_does_LCL_shipping_works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LCL<\/strong> <\/a>(Less than Container Load) shipping is a method of sea freight, where your cargo occupies a portion of a larger, shared container.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0e465f\">When to Use:<\/strong> If your cargo is less than <span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>13\/14\/15 CBM<\/strong><\/span>, LCL shipment is often the better choice. It offers price flexibility and accommodates low volume shipments, making it a very practical option for small and medium-sized businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0e465f\">Example:<\/strong> Imagine you&#8217;re a toy manufacturer in Beijing sending <span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>10 CBM<\/strong><\/span> of toys to a distributor in Seoul. Instead of paying for a full container you don&#8217;t need, you can use the LCL freight service and share the container space and shipping costs with other businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0e465f\">Cost Implications:<\/strong> With LCL, you only pay for the space you use which can significantly reduce your shipping costs. However, bear in mind that LCL often has other administrative charges like LCL handling fees, which can add to your total freight costs. Therefore, asking for an LCL shipping quote that includes all associated costs upfront will be helpful in understanding the total shipment cost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-555dc66 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"555dc66\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a175070 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a175070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Container-Illustration-Service-1.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20233\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62ebef2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62ebef2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FCL_Full_Container_Load\"><\/span>FCL: Full Container Load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0e465f\">Definition: <\/strong>Full Container Load (<a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/what-do-lcl-and-fcl-mean\/#How_does_FCL_shipping_works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FCL<\/strong><\/a>) shipping is a method where your goods are loaded into a <span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>20&#8217;ft<\/strong><\/span> or <strong><span style=\"color: #008000\">40&#8217;ft<\/span><\/strong> container, which remains sealed from origin to destination.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0e465f\">When to Use: <\/strong>FCL is the go-to choice if your cargo is more than<span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong> 13\/14\/15 CBM<\/strong><\/span>. This is because it&#8217;s cost-effective for high volumes, with a single FCL shipping quote typically covering all goods within the container. Beyond cost, FCL also ensures safety as your goods are the only items within it.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0e465f\">Example: <\/strong>To illustrate, imagine you&#8217;re a toy manufacturer shipping <span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>500 boxes<\/strong><\/span> of toys between China and South Korea. The order perfectly fills a <span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>20&#8217;ft<\/strong><\/span> FCL container. The container is sealed off at your factory in China and only reopened upon reaching your client in South Korea, minimizing potential for damage or loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0e465f\">Cost Implications: <\/strong>Given the high volume of goods, FCL is more affordable per unit compared to Less than Container Load (LCL). With LCL, you&#8217;d pay for each CBM, whereas FCL charges are based on the whole container. Finding the correct balance in FCL container selection, between a <span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>20&#8217;ft<\/strong><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>40&#8217;ft<\/strong><\/span>, can lead to significant savings. Remember, while the FCL cost is cheap for higher volume, an under-filled container can become costly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d7449cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d7449cc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e458337\" data-id=\"e458337\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e447a7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e447a7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unlock hassle-free shipping<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f5b6af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f5b6af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConfused about the best shipping method between China and South Korea? 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data-id=\"9e93ceb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transit times: how long does it take to ship from China to South Korea?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4d1104 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4d1104\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Route<\/th><th>FCL sea transit time<\/th><th>LCL sea transit time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Shanghai \u2192 Busan<\/td><td>2\u20134 days<\/td><td>3\u20135 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ningbo \u2192 Incheon<\/td><td>3\u20135 days<\/td><td>4\u20136 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qingdao \u2192 Busan<\/td><td>2\u20134 days<\/td><td>3\u20135 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shenzhen \u2192 Busan<\/td><td>4\u20136 days<\/td><td>5\u20137 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"color: #05224d\">On paper, sea transit time on this route is short<\/span>, often under a week port-to-port. In reality, what matters is the full <span style=\"color: #ad1225\">ocean shipping lead time<\/span>. LCL shipments take longer because of consolidation in China and deconsolidation at destination. FCL moves faster, but still depends on vessel cut-offs and terminal handling.<\/p><p>Congestion is usually manageable, but delays appear during peak export cycles or when feeders connect through Busan. Direct services are common, but some South China shipments transship, which adds variability. The key is to treat transit times as ranges, not promises, and plan buffers accordingly.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9b4e21 docshipper-table-wrapper elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9b4e21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color:#05224D\">A practical tip<\/span>, if timing is critical, avoid last-minute bookings before Chinese holidays and always confirm cut-off times. Most delays we see don\u2019t happen at sea, they happen before the container is even loaded.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-830723d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"830723d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you need a shipment-specific lead time based on your exact ports and cargo profile, we can map that out before you commit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37cdb05 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37cdb05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shipping rates: how much does a sea freight shipment cost from China to South Korea?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b584175 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b584175\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Shipment type<\/th><th>Price range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>LCL (1\u20135 CBM)<\/td><td>USD 20\u201340 per CBM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20ft FCL<\/td><td>USD 250\u2013480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40ft FCL<\/td><td>USD 400\u2013850<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"color: #05224d\">These figures give you a planning baseline<\/span>, not a final invoice. On this lane, <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/costs-supply-chain-import-export\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ad1225\">ocean freight pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/a> is driven by port pair, container availability, and whether you ship FCL or LCL. The short distance keeps base rates low, but destination charges in South Korea and LCL handling fees are often where costs climb.<\/p><p>The headline rate rarely reflects your total cost. Terminal handling, documentation fees, and inland delivery can easily outweigh the pure sea leg. That\u2019s why comparing quotes without the same scope is misleading.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79b56ff elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79b56ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Special sea freight solutions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cff0606 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cff0606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #05224d\">Not every shipment fits a standard box<\/span>. On China\u2013South Korea maritime transport, we regularly handle OOG containers for oversized machinery, breakbulk cargo for industrial projects, reefer containers for temperature-sensitive goods, and Ro-Ro solutions for vehicles and rolling equipment.<\/p><p>These options require tighter planning, especially on documentation and port compatibility. If your cargo doesn\u2019t fit standard FCL or LCL logic, flag it early. That\u2019s where specialized sea freight solutions save time and prevent last-minute refusals at the terminal.<\/p><p>If you want a route-specific recommendation or a full cost breakdown, <span style=\"color: #ad1225\">contact DocShipper<\/span>. We\u2019ll review your cargo and come back with a clear plan and a free quote in less than 24h.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70f59fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"70f59fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"air-freight\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Section-1.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10887\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8516765 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8516765\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Air freight from China to South Korea<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c16328d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c16328d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re looking at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/air-freight-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air freight<\/a> from China to South Korea<\/strong>, it\u2019s usually because <span style=\"color: #05224d\">time matters more than ocean savings<\/span>. This route works well for high\u2011value goods, urgent replenishment, electronics, components, or anything that can\u2019t sit on a vessel for weeks. But air only makes sense if your shipment is truly ready, packed correctly, and documented cleanly. Otherwise, speed disappears fast.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Here\u2019s the reality we see every week. Air is fast, but it\u2019s <span style=\"color: #ad1225\">unforgiving<\/span>. Cut\u2011off times are strict, security screening can block you at the last minute, and pricing is driven by <strong>chargeable weight<\/strong>, not what your cartons feel like on a scale. The most expensive mistakes on this lane usually come from wrong dimensional estimates, weak packaging rejected at cargo acceptance, or export documents not matching the air waybill.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f6e9ae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f6e9ae\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a25eaa\" data-id=\"7a25eaa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ca0ba5 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ca0ba5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Tip:<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e919edb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e919edb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Air freight might be the best solution for you if:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e030648 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"e030648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 12.9267L11.2955 17.2221L20.5 8.01758\" stroke=\"#05224D\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M11.2949 17.2221L20.4995 8.01758\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">You are in a hurry or have a strict deadline requirement, as air freight offers the fastest transit times.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 12.9267L11.2955 17.2221L20.5 8.01758\" stroke=\"#05224D\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M11.2949 17.2221L20.4995 8.01758\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Your cargo is less than 2 CBM (Cubic Meter), making it more suitable for smaller shipments.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 12.9267L11.2955 17.2221L20.5 8.01758\" stroke=\"#05224D\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M11.2949 17.2221L20.4995 8.01758\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Your shipment needs to reach a destination that is not easily accessible by sea or rail, allowing you to tap into the extensive network of global airports.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a30d03 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a30d03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Air cargo vs express: how should you ship on this route?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bb3ada elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bb3ada\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On <strong>air cargo China Korea<\/strong> lanes, you\u2019ll choose between two very different logics. <strong><span style=\"color:#05224D\">Standard air cargo<\/span><\/strong> means your freight moves airport\u2011to\u2011airport on scheduled flights, often consolidated with other shipments. <strong><span style=\"color:#05224D\">Express air freight<\/span><\/strong> is handled by integrators offering door\u2011to\u2011door air freight with fewer decisions for you, but less control. The right choice depends on urgency, volume, and how involved you want to be.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e362052 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e362052\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Should you choose air cargo from China to South Korea?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454e09f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"454e09f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Standard air freight service<\/strong> becomes interesting once you approach <span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>1 CBM or around 100 to 150 kg<\/strong><\/span>. On this route, it\u2019s commonly used for B2B flows, palletized air cargo, consolidated air cargo, and repeat shipments where you want pricing visibility and control.<\/p><p>To make airport\u2011to\u2011airport freight work smoothly, you need a clear ready date, confirmed dimensions and weight, your Incoterm, the exact origin and destination airports, and commodity details before booking. Where importers get stuck is assuming air cargo is door\u2011to\u2011door by default, missing cut\u2011off times, or forgetting that screening and export handling at the origin airport can add a full day if something is off.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-517ee19 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"517ee19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Should you choose express air freight from China to South Korea?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fddc4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fddc4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/air-freight-services\/#:~:text=QUOTE%20IN%2024H-,Express%20Courier,-We%20work%20with\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">express air freight<\/a> option<\/strong> makes sense for small parcels, urgent air shipments, or time\u2011critical cargo when you don\u2019t have an internal logistics team. It\u2019s simple, fast, and mostly door\u2011to\u2011door. That\u2019s why many first\u2011time importers default to it.<\/p><p>The trade\u2011off is control. You\u2019ll notice reweighs, re\u2011measures, fuel surcharges, and destination fees appearing after pickup. Volumetric weight surprises are common, and packaging that looks fine for sea often fails express standards. Express is a good fit if speed and simplicity matter most. It\u2019s risky if margins are tight and you haven\u2019t calculated dimensional weight carefully.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ddbef6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ddbef6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Main airports to know in China<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bd9bbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bd9bbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shairport.com\/enpd\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shanghai Pudong (PVG)<\/strong><\/a>,<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guangzhouairportonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)<\/strong><\/a>,<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.szairport.com\/szairporten\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shenzhen Bao\u2019an (SZX)<\/strong><\/a>,<\/li><li>and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.bcia.com.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Beijing Capital (PEK)<\/strong><\/a> are the main airports in China used for international air shipping to South Korea. These hubs offer frequent flight schedule availability, strong cargo handling capacity, and easier security screening for air cargo.<\/li><\/ul><p>Your choice matters. Shipping from the wrong airport can add inland trucking costs, delay cargo acceptance, or push your freight onto indirect flights. From experience, proximity to your supplier and confirmed capacity matter more than choosing the biggest hub on paper.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d79dcd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d79dcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Main airports to know in South Korea<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9804c71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9804c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airport.kr\/ap_en\/1579\/subview.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Incheon International Airport (ICN)<\/strong><\/a> handles the majority of air cargo into South Korea and is the default for high\u2011value, temperature\u2011sensitive air freight, and import handling efficiency.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airport.co.kr\/gimhaeeng\/index.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gimhae (PUS)<\/strong><\/a> is relevant for southern Korea and combined sea\u2011air flows.<\/li><\/ul><p>The destination airport impacts customs speed, last\u2011mile delivery, and congestion risk. Most delays we see are not in the air, but during import handling at the destination airport when paperwork or consignee details aren\u2019t aligned.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3208caf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3208caf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transit times: how long does air freight take from China to South Korea?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b66d9f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b66d9f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Service type<\/th><th>Estimated air transit time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard air cargo<\/td><td>1 to 3 days airport\u2011to\u2011airport<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Express air freight<\/td><td>1 to 2 days door\u2011to\u2011door<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>On paper, this is a short lane. In reality, <span style=\"color:#05224D\">lead time depends more on preparation than distance<\/span>. Cut\u2011off times, export handling at origin airport, and security screening can add delays before the flight even departs. Congestion and capacity planning during peak seasons also matter more than the flight time itself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9faebb6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9faebb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shipping rates: how much does air freight cost from China to South Korea?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b50485f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b50485f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Service<\/th><th>Indicative price range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard air cargo<\/td><td>Approx. USD 3 to 7 per kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Express air freight<\/td><td>Approx. USD 6 to 10 per kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Rates move with <strong>air freight capacity planning<\/strong>, urgency, and most importantly <span style=\"color:#AD1225\">chargeable weight<\/span>. Dense, compact shipments cost less per kg than bulky cartons. Airport choice, pre\u2011carriage in China, and last\u2011mile delivery in Korea also influence the final bill.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cfe991 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0cfe991\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the difference between volumetric and gross weight?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce42ba5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce42ba5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Airlines don\u2019t price based on what feels heavy. They price based on what takes space. That\u2019s why understanding <strong>gross weight vs volumetric weight<\/strong> is critical before you book.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/calculate-chargeable-dimensional-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gross weight<\/strong><\/a>, the actual weight on the scale.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/calculate-chargeable-dimensional-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Volumetric weight<\/strong><\/a>, also called dimensional weight, based on space used.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>How to calculate:<\/strong><br \/>Length \u00d7 Width \u00d7 Height (cm) \u00f7 6000 = volumetric weight for air cargo.<br \/>Example: 50 \u00d7 50 \u00d7 50 \u00f7 6000 = 20.8 kg.<\/p><p><strong>Standard divisors:<\/strong><br \/>Air cargo: 1 m\u00b3 = 167 kg (divisor 6000).<br \/>Express: 1 m\u00b3 = 200 kg (divisor 5000).<\/p><p>Common mistakes we see include ignoring pallet height, loose packaging inflating volume, or assuming express uses the same formula as cargo. Airlines always charge the higher number. That\u2019s why packaging decisions directly affect your air cargo pricing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e867a55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e867a55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Full-container-load-FLC.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-19596\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bda7254 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bda7254\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Full-container-load-FLC-6.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21129\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b85270 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b85270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"door-to-door\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Door-to-door-freight-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11771\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Door-to-door-freight-2.png 744w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Door-to-door-freight-2-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-792f41a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"792f41a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Door to door between China and South Korea<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cd223c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cd223c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ding dong! That&#8217;s the sound of <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/door-to-door-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>door-to-door shipping<\/strong><\/a> making global trade easy for you. This full-service approach covers the entire logistics process, from pick up in China right through to delivery in South Korea. Enjoy benefits like lower shipping cost, less effort, and streamlined customs clearance. Ready to unpack the details? Let&#8217;s dive in!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b28a07 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b28a07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview \u2013 Door to Door<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-375b61d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"375b61d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Embarking on the shipping journey between China and South Korea? Door-to-door service is your stress-free solution, carrying your goods from warehouse to your desired location. It&#8217;s a favorite among our clients at DocShipper, as it simplifies the complexities, nullifies challenges like customs clearance, and affords an extra layer of convenience. However, it might come with a slightly higher cost. But think about freeing up time and resources for what matters: your business. So, if peace of mind tops your list, let us handle your logistics complexities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5349704 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5349704\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why should I use a Door to Door service between China and South Korea?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cec495d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cec495d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Why become a logistics mastermind when you can just knock on the right door to get your goods shipped? That&#8217;s exactly what a Door to Door service does for you when shipping between China and South Korea.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e465f\"><strong>1. Stress-Free Logistics:<\/strong><\/span> Forget the headache of coordinating different transit modes. The service takes care of collection, freight, customs, delivery &#8211; the whole enchilada!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e465f\"><strong>2. Timeliness:<\/strong><\/span> Urgent shipments? No problem. With tightly coordinated schedules, your goods are delivered just in time, like clockwork.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e465f\"><strong>3. Specialized Care:<\/strong> <\/span>Whether it&#8217;s high-value electronics or delicate ceramics, handling complex cargo with care is their bread and butter.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e465f\"><strong>4. Local Expertise:<\/strong><\/span> Struggling with foreign language paperwork? Don&#8217;t sweat it! Native experts got your back, ensuring smooth customs clearance.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e465f\"><strong>5. Convenience &amp; Ease:<\/strong><\/span> Let them do the heavy lifting. Literally. Trucking is handled from your warehouse right up to the final destination.<\/p>\n<p>Kick back and focus on what you do best &#8211; growing your business. Door to Door service &#8211; because why juggle when you can delegate!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99fbec1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99fbec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper \u2013 Door to Door specialist between China and South Korea<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3da53f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3da53f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Experience stress-free shipping from China to South Korea with DocShipper. Let us take care of everything, from packing to transport, customs to the choice of shipping method &#8211; we&#8217;ve got it all under control. We assign a dedicated Account Executive to you, ensuring every detail is managed, for a smooth, efficient shipment process. Reach out now for your free estimate within 24 hours or consult with our knowledgeable team at no charge. Trust DocShipper, your shipping solution experts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be86a41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be86a41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"customer-clear\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/customs-clearance-services-guide.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11772\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/customs-clearance-services-guide.png 744w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/customs-clearance-services-guide-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c46b13f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c46b13f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Customs clearance in South Korea for goods imported from China<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91a6e62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91a6e62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #05224d\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/customs-clearance-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Customs clearance<\/a> in South Korea<\/strong><\/span> is where your total landed cost, release timing, and legal responsibility become very real. When you\u2019re <strong>importing goods from China<\/strong>, Korean Customs will assess duties and taxes, validate your documents, and decide when the cargo can be released. The key point is simple, the <strong>Importer of Record<\/strong> is legally on the hook, even if a forwarder or customs broker files on your behalf. We usually coordinate the clearance flow with our local partners so you\u2019re not managing these steps alone.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ad1225\">Most clearance issues don\u2019t come from the border itself.<\/span> They come from documents and assumptions made weeks earlier. On this route, we regularly see problems caused by the wrong Incoterm logic, weak or incorrect <strong>HS code classification<\/strong>, undervalued declarations that ignore freight or insurance, or incomplete customs documentation at filing time. Below, we walk you through how the <strong>customs process for imports<\/strong> actually unfolds, then show you a reliable way to estimate duties and taxes before you ship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cd16f9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cd16f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to calculate duties &amp; taxes when importing from China to South Korea?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84d229e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84d229e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re trying to estimate <strong>import duties and taxes<\/strong> for South Korea, you\u2019ll need a few solid inputs before you touch a calculator. This includes the confirmed country of origin, a defensible HS code, the declared value for customs, the applicable tariff rate, and the local tax base. The reason estimates often differ from the final assessment is simple, customs may question classification or valuation, and taxes are rarely calculated on the invoice alone.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\">Be careful with \u201ccheap\u201d landed cost quotes.<\/span> Many ignore freight, insurance, or additional taxes, which means the numbers fall apart at import. Once you understand the method below, you\u2019ll be able to sanity-check any quote and avoid surprises at assessment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3b96ee elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3b96ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1 - Identify the Country of Origin<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8490d18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8490d18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>Country of origin determination<\/strong><\/span> matters because it directly affects tariff eligibility, documentation requirements, and the level of scrutiny applied by Korean Customs. In this guide, the origin is China, but customs will still check whether that origin makes sense based on the product, manufacturer, and supporting documents.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\">This is where mistakes happen.<\/span> Origin must be consistent across the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, product labeling, and supplier details. Preferential tariffs or trade defense measures like anti-dumping can apply depending on the HS code and origin, which we\u2019ll cover in Step 4.<\/p><p>The most common error is confusing origin with shipping country or seller location. A vague \u201cMade in\u201d claim without backup is often what triggers customs questions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d61fc43 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d61fc43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2 - Find the HS Code of your product<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8481d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8481d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/fr\/logistique\/hs-code-logistique-internationale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #05224d;\"><strong>HS code classification<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>drives almost everything at import, duty rate, possible controls, inspection risk, and post-clearance reassessments. On the China\u2013South Korea lane, HS disputes are one of the fastest ways to lose time and money.<\/p><p>Start with the supplier\u2019s HS code, but never treat it as final. Validate it against South Korea\u2019s tariff system and build a light support file, product description, materials, function, photos, datasheets, and model numbers. This is what your customs broker will rely on if Customs asks questions.<\/p><p>For validation, cross-check using the official Korea Customs Service tariff tools or a reliable HS database like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.kr\/english\/cm\/cntnts\/cntntsView.do?mi=8035&amp;cntntsId=2728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Korea Customs Service tariff search<\/strong><\/a>. Always align the result with the Korean authority view, not just a global lookup.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ad1225;\">When the HS code is wrong<\/span>, clearance stalls, duties get reassessed, penalties can apply, and storage costs start ticking. We see this a lot with electronics, components, and mixed-material products on this route.<\/p><p><em>Here\u2019s an infographic showing you how to read an HS code.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6199796 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6199796\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7674355 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7674355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3 - Calculate the Customs Value<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab72e33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab72e33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>Customs value calculation<\/strong><\/span> usually starts with the transaction value, what you actually paid for the goods. For South Korea, this often means a CIF-style base, invoice value plus international freight and insurance, depending on the Incoterm.<\/p><p>What changes the declared value for customs is where people get caught. Freight and insurance may need to be added, and in some cases assists, packing costs, commissions, or royalties also apply.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/span> if the goods cost USD 1,000, freight is USD 200, and insurance is USD 50, the customs value used for duty estimation becomes USD 1,250. If your Incoterm already includes freight, the math shifts, which is why Incoterm clarity matters before you calculate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff1112 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ff1112\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4 - Figure out the applicable Import Tariff in South Korea<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d92ca9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d92ca9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An <span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>import tariff<\/strong><\/span> is the duty rate applied to your product based on its HS code. South Korea organizes these rates directly around tariff classification.<\/p><p><strong>How we usually check it:<\/strong><br>1) Open the Korea Customs Service tariff lookup tool.<br>2) Enter the HS code from Step 2 and select China as the origin.<br>3) Read the duty rate and any notes tied to that HS code.<\/p><p>When you review the result, focus on the outcome, not just the percentage. Check whether a preferential rate appears, whether proof of origin is required, and whether any additional measures are flagged for that product and origin.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><strong>Example formula:<\/strong><\/span> if your customs value is USD 200 and the duty rate shown is X%, then import duty = 200 \u00d7 X%.<\/p><p>Rates and measures change, and the same product can be treated differently if origin proof or HS support is weak. We always recommend saving a screenshot or export of the tariff result for budgeting and for your broker. If you want, we can double-check the HS code and tariff logic before you ship, based on your product description, value, and Incoterm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80df091 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80df091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5 - Consider other Import Duties and Taxes in South Korea<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82aca87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82aca87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>VAT is usually the biggest cost driver<\/strong><\/span> after duty. In South Korea, VAT is commonly calculated on a base that includes the customs value plus import duty, and sometimes additional fees. It\u2019s rarely just the invoice amount.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><strong>Mini example:<\/strong><\/span> if customs value is USD 10,000 and duty is USD 800, VAT at X% is applied on 10,800, not just on the goods.<\/p><p>Beyond VAT, certain products trigger extra measures. A common pattern is <strong>excise duty<\/strong> on items like alcohol, tobacco, or fuels. What changes in practice is simple, an extra line appears on the assessment, cash outlay increases, and clearance slows down if it wasn\u2019t anticipated.<\/p><p><strong>Before shipping, check:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Whether your HS code triggers VAT only or additional measures.<br>&#8211; That your classification and value support are ready if customs asks.<br>&#8211; That your broker confirms the full tax base used for assessment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06458ee elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06458ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 6 - Calculate the Customs Duties<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-660629c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"660629c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>Duty estimation process<\/strong><\/span> follows a simple logic once the inputs are right.<\/p><p><strong>Duty:<\/strong> customs value \u00d7 duty rate.<br><strong>VAT:<\/strong> tax base \u00d7 VAT rate, where the base usually includes customs value plus duty.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/span> customs value USD 1,200, duty rate X%. Duty = 1,200 \u00d7 X%. VAT is then calculated on the adjusted base shown on the customs assessment.<\/p><p><strong>What happens next:<\/strong> duties and taxes are paid or advanced depending on your setup. Release only happens once payment is confirmed. If clearance stalls, storage, handling, and delivery rebooking costs can stack up fast, which is why pre-clearance preparation matters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ba5f83 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ba5f83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does DocShipper charge customs fees?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c89e75a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c89e75a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>Customs brokerage services<\/strong><\/span> don\u2019t change the duty itself, those amounts are paid directly to the government. What you\u2019re paying a broker or forwarder for is the import declaration filing, document checks, and coordination with Customs. We always advise asking for copies of official customs assessments so you can clearly separate government charges from service fees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97bddea elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97bddea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contact Details for Customs Authorities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e46273e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e46273e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e2966ed\" data-id=\"e2966ed\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93307d8 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93307d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32183\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/china-customs-logo.jpeg\" alt=\"china customs logo\" width=\"187\" height=\"204\" \/><\/p><h4><span id=\"China_Customs\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>China Customs<\/h4><p><strong style=\"color: #0e465f;\">Official name:<\/strong> The General Administration of Customs of the People&#8217;s Republic of China<br \/><strong style=\"color: #0e465f;\">Official website:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/english.customs.gov.cn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">english.customs.gov.cn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1c04e2\" data-id=\"e1c04e2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbf5d4b elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbf5d4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32395\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/11\/South-Korea-Customs-logo.png\" alt=\"South Korea Customs logo\" width=\"200\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p><h4><span id=\"South_Korea_Customs\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>South Korea Customs<\/h4><p><strong style=\"color: #0e465f;\">Official name:<\/strong> Korea Customs Service<br \/><strong style=\"color: #0e465f;\">Official website:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.kr\/english\/main.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.customs.go.kr<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1187bd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1187bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Required documents for customs clearance in South Korea<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22c79e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22c79e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You\u2019ll notice this fast, South Korean customs rarely blocks cargo because of the goods themselves. Most holds come from paperwork that doesn\u2019t line up. Names, values, quantities, and descriptions must match across every document, word for word. If one file tells a different story, clearance slows down immediately. This checklist is here to keep you out of that situation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3bb064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3bb064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Bill of Lading or Air Waybill<\/h4><p><strong>What it is.<\/strong> This is the transport document issued by the carrier that proves how your cargo moves and who owns it during transit.<\/p><p><strong>Why customs needs it.<\/strong> Korean Customs uses it to match your shipment against the manifest and confirm the consignee before release.<\/p><p><strong>Example.<\/strong> Your consignee name on the <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/bill-of-lading-definition-template-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bill of Lading<\/strong><\/a> must be identical to the name on the commercial invoice and import declaration.<\/p><p><strong>Common mistake.<\/strong> Using a shortened company name here while the full legal name appears on other documents.<\/p><h4>Import declaration<\/h4><p><strong>What it is.<\/strong> This is the formal declaration submitted to Korean Customs describing your goods, value, and HS codes.<\/p><p><strong>Why customs needs it.<\/strong> It is the document that actually triggers clearance, duty calculation, and inspection selection.<\/p><p><strong>Example.<\/strong> HS codes declared must match the product descriptions on the invoice and packing list.<\/p><p><strong>Common mistake.<\/strong> Copying HS codes from a previous shipment without checking if the product specs changed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e9f99e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e9f99e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Packing list<\/h4><p><strong>What it is.<\/strong> A detailed breakdown of how your cargo is packed, item by item, box by box.<\/p><p><strong>Why customs needs it.<\/strong> Inspectors rely on it to locate products quickly during physical checks.<\/p><p><strong>Example.<\/strong> Carton counts, gross weight, and net weight must match what is physically loaded in the container.<\/p><p><strong>Common mistake.<\/strong> Listing total weights only, without carton-level details.<\/p><h4>Proof of payment<\/h4><p><strong>What it is.<\/strong> Evidence showing how and when you paid your supplier.<\/p><p><strong>Why customs needs it.<\/strong> Customs uses it to validate the declared value and detect under-invoicing.<\/p><p><strong>Example.<\/strong> Bank transfer records that clearly reference the commercial invoice number.<\/p><p><strong>Common mistake.<\/strong> Submitting partial payments without explaining credit terms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed88691 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed88691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Commercial invoice<\/h4><p><strong>What it is.<\/strong> The sales document that states what you sold, at what price, and under which terms.<\/p><p><strong>Why customs needs it.<\/strong> Duties and taxes are calculated directly from this document.<\/p><p><strong>Example.<\/strong> Product descriptions, unit prices, Incoterms, and currency must match all other paperwork.<\/p><p><strong>Common mistake.<\/strong> Using vague descriptions like \u201cspare parts\u201d instead of naming the actual product.<\/p><h4>Product compliance certificates<\/h4><p><strong>What it is.<\/strong> Certificates proving your goods meet Korean safety, labeling, or technical standards.<\/p><p><strong>Why customs needs it.<\/strong> Certain products cannot be released without proof they comply with local regulations.<\/p><p><strong>Example.<\/strong> KC certification for electronics or safety declarations for regulated consumer goods.<\/p><p><strong>Common mistake.<\/strong> Shipping first and planning to submit certificates after arrival.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c2b048 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c2b048\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Certificate of origin<\/h4><p><strong>What it is.<\/strong> A document confirming where your goods were manufactured.<\/p><p><strong>Why customs needs it.<\/strong> It determines whether your shipment qualifies for preferential duty rates.<\/p><p><strong>Example.<\/strong> Goods manufactured in China declared with a valid certificate under the China\u2013South Korea FTA.<\/p><p><strong>Common mistake.<\/strong> Declaring origin based on shipping location instead of manufacturing origin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-549344c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"549344c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9325401\" data-id=\"9325401\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-724c88b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"724c88b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get Started with DocShipper<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fb25a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fb25a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNavigating the complex world of customs between China and South Korea? 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No hassle, just results.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42abf92 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"42abf92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=33744951388&amp;text&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            Live chat with an expert                            <span class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3faf323 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3faf323\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-step: how customs clearance usually works on this route<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f5e574 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f5e574\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re new to this lane, here\u2019s what the <strong>import customs procedure<\/strong> usually looks like in real life. First comes pre-clearance preparation, documents are checked before arrival, not after. Then the pre-alert hits Customs, which is where document mismatches often surface.<\/p><p>Next, the import declaration is filed. Customs may accept it, ask questions, or select the shipment for inspection. Payment of duties and taxes follows, either by you or advanced by your broker. Only after payment confirmation does the customs release of goods happen. The last step is delivery booking from port or airport, where missed appointments can add days.<\/p><p>The exact sequence shifts depending on port of entry, Incoterm, and whether the shipment is express, consolidated freight, or direct. The moments of truth are always the same though, HS code support, valuation logic, and document accuracy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ae5dcc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ae5dcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Restricted Products<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc524f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc524f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>Restricted goods<\/strong><\/span> require additional permits before import declaration filing. If these approvals are missing, clearance stops cold.<\/p><p>Pharmaceuticals, food products, radio equipment, endangered species products, and hazardous waste typically need authorization from the relevant Korean authority. The practical takeaway is simple, verify permit requirements during compliance checks before shipping, not after arrival.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0239c70 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0239c70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prohibited products<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-660144b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"660144b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #02284f\"><strong>Prohibited items<\/strong><\/span> cannot be cleared into South Korea under any circumstances. This includes narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, obscene materials, unauthorized GMOs, certain meats, and goods originating from North Korea. If a product falls into this category, the only outcomes are seizure, return, or destruction, so classification and compliance checks upfront are non-negotiable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d4da54 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d4da54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prohibited and restricted items when importing into South Korea<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af43127 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af43127\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here\u2019s the line you need to keep clear. Restricted items are allowed, but only if you meet specific conditions like permits, inspections, or certifications. Prohibited items should not enter at all, and trying usually ends with seizure or forced return.<\/p><h4>Restricted products<\/h4><ul><li>Food and agricultural products, quarantine inspections and health approvals<\/li><li>Cosmetics and supplements, ingredient review and labeling rules<\/li><li>Electronics and radio equipment, KC safety or frequency certification<\/li><li>Chemicals and batteries, hazard classification and transport compliance<\/li><li>Medical devices, product registration and technical documentation<\/li><li>Alcohol and beverages, labeling rules and excise taxation<\/li><\/ul><h4>Prohibited products<\/h4><ul><li>Narcotics and CBD products, zero tolerance regardless of THC level<\/li><li>Weapons and realistic replicas, including some airsoft items<\/li><li>Counterfeit goods, trademarks are actively enforced<\/li><li>Endangered species products, CITES controls apply<\/li><li>Unapproved animal products from restricted regions<\/li><\/ul><p>If you\u2019re unsure where your product falls, don\u2019t guess. Ask your broker to confirm in writing or check directly with Korean Customs before you ship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8925a4c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8925a4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trade agreements and preferential duties for imports from China to South Korea<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfc0da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bfc0da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>China and South Korea are linked by a long-standing Free Trade Agreement that can significantly reduce or eliminate duties on eligible goods. You only benefit if your product qualifies under its specific HS code and origin rules.<\/p><p>This is where many importers lose money without realizing it. The FTA does not apply automatically. You must declare the correct HS code, prove Chinese origin, and submit a valid certificate of origin. Miss one step and standard duties apply.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re not sure whether your product qualifies, you should check the Korean tariff schedule for your HS code or ask your customs broker to verify eligibility before shipment. We see this step skipped all the time, and it\u2019s an easy fix when done early.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b5418a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b5418a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-76b5d62\" data-id=\"76b5d62\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f64a397 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f64a397\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your Next Step with DocShipper<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-258d954 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"258d954\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Overwhelmed by the intricate shipping processes between China and South Korea? Trust DocShipper &#8211; we specialize in seamless freight forwarding, handling all customs and administrative hurdles with ease. Let&#8217;s simplify your global logistics, leaving you to focus on growing your business. Ready to streamline your supply chain? 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From warehousing and distribution to inventory management, we don't just transport goods - we streamline your supply chain journey every step of the way. Let's explore how we can aid beyond shipping and customs clearance.<\/p>\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d1133c0 elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"d1133c0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c82bf2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-source-service-widget\" data-id=\"c82bf2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-source-service-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"sourcing-service-area\">\r\n            <div class=\"x-accordion\">\r\n                                                        <div class=\"x-accordion-panel is-active\">\r\n                        <div class=\"x-schedule-trigger\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">1<\/span>\r\n                            Warehousing and storage                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"x-accordion-content\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">1<\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"title\">Warehousing and storage<\/h3>                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <p class=\"content\">Securing dependable warehouse space can feel like a puzzle, especially when your goods need specific conditions, such as temperature control. Imagine the peace of mind knowing your goods are stored safely, ready for freight \u2013 it's a game-changer. Craving that security? Explore more about our range of solutions, tailored to meet your requirements, on our dedicated page: Warehousing<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                            <div class=\"x-day-group x-is-power-thumb text-center\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Group-1413373167.svg\" alt=\"img\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"x-accordion-panel \">\r\n                        <div class=\"x-schedule-trigger\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">2<\/span>\r\n                            Packaging and repackaging                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"x-accordion-content\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">2<\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"title\">Packaging and repackaging<\/h3>                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <p class=\"content\">Ensuring your goods reach South Korea from China in top shape is crucial, and that's where our packaging and repackaging service steps in. Picture this: your delicate ceramics, expertly packed to withstand the journey, or even your bulky machinery, snug in a custom crate. Entrust this task to us, a reliable agent conscious of every detail. Discover how we tailor this service to an array of products. More info on our dedicated page: Freight packaging.<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                            <div class=\"x-day-group x-is-power-thumb text-center\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Group-1413373169.png\" alt=\"img\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"x-accordion-panel \">\r\n                        <div class=\"x-schedule-trigger\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">3<\/span>\r\n                            Cargo insurance                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"x-accordion-content\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">3<\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"title\">Cargo insurance<\/h3>                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <p class=\"content\">Shipping goods can sometimes feel like a gamble. That's what makes Cargo Insurance an ace in your sleeve - it's more than just fire insurance. Imagine your cargo encountering a freak storm at sea or road mishap. Instead of boxing you into financial loss, it cushions the impact by covering these risks. Get peace of mind, sail on calm waters by leveraging on Cargo Insurance. 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With DocShipper, you can kiss those worries goodbye! Our expert team streamlines your sourcing and manufacturing process in Asia and East Europe, knocking down language barriers and guiding you every step of the way. Imagine the ease of having trusted suppliers at your fingertips, ready to deliver as promised. For a deep dive into our sourcing services.<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                            <div class=\"x-day-group x-is-power-thumb text-center\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Group-1413373180.svg\" alt=\"img\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"x-accordion-panel \">\r\n                        <div class=\"x-schedule-trigger\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">5<\/span>\r\n                             Personal effects shipping                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"x-accordion-content\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">5<\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"title\"> Personal effects shipping<\/h3>                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <p class=\"content\">Moving from China to South Korea? We understand how precious your personal belongings are. Whether it's a cherished heirloom or that oversized cozy chair, our team ensures proper packaging and handling with utmost care and flexibility. We've moved countless delicate and bulky items, giving us the expertise you can rely on. More info on our dedicated page: Shipping Personal Belongings.<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                            <div class=\"x-day-group x-is-power-thumb text-center\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Group-1413373181.svg\" alt=\"img\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"x-accordion-panel \">\r\n                        <div class=\"x-schedule-trigger\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">6<\/span>\r\n                            Quality Control                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"x-accordion-content\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">6<\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"title\">Quality Control<\/h3>                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <p class=\"content\">Ensuring your goods pass muster can be a make-or-break affair, especially when shipping from China to South Korea. Our robust quality control service comes in handy, examining your products during manufacturing or customization to guarantee they meet both countries' rigorous standards. For instance, our scrutiny recently detected discrepancies in a shipment of electronics, saving the client from a major hassle. Ready to rule out shipping surprises? More info on our dedicated page: Quality Inspection<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                            <div class=\"x-day-group x-is-power-thumb text-center\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Group-1171277878.svg\" alt=\"img\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"x-accordion-panel \">\r\n                        <div class=\"x-schedule-trigger\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">7<\/span>\r\n                            Product compliance services                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"x-accordion-content\">\r\n                            <span class=\"count\">7<\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"title\">Product compliance services<\/h3>                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"x-day-group\">\r\n                                <p class=\"content\">Avoid regulatory headaches with our Product Compliance Services. Imagine, your much-needed shipment stalled over certification issues! We help you stay ahead, conducting detailed lab tests to ensure your goods meet destination rules, saving your time and preserving your peace of mind. 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                                       <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:block\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                On this route, customs issues almost always come down to document quality, not quantity. For every shipment, Korean Customs will expect a clean commercial invoice, a detailed packing list, and the original bill of lading or air waybill. What usually causes delays is missing HS codes, vague product descriptions, or mismatches between invoice and packing list. If you want to claim reduced or zero duties under the China\u2013Korea FTA, a valid certificate of origin becomes critical and it has to match the invoice line by line. For regulated goods like cosmetics, electronics, chemicals, or food, additional certificates or MSDS are often checked before release. We review these documents upstream, before cargo leaves China, because once the vessel arrives in Busan or Incheon, fixes become slow and expensive.                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Is a customs broker mandatory when importing into South Korea?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                In practice, yes. South Korea requires import declarations to be filed by a licensed customs broker or an authorized party registered with Customs. Most foreign importers cannot do this directly. This is where many first-time importers get stuck after arrival, cargo is at the port but no one can legally clear it. We act as the customs broker or appoint one under our control, so clearance, duty payment, and release stay coordinated. This also matters for post-clearance audits, which Korean Customs actively enforces.                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Can air freight really be cheaper than sea freight on the China\u2013Korea route?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                Sometimes, yes, and this surprises a lot of importers. Because China and South Korea are so close, sea freight still carries port charges, terminal handling, and documentation fees that don\u2019t shrink with volume. For small, dense shipments, air freight can end up close in total cost once you factor everything in. As a rule of thumb, air freight starts to make sense below roughly one to two cubic meters or for urgent goods where storage and delay costs matter. We compare total landed cost, not just freight rates, before advising one mode over the other.                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Is cargo insurance really necessary for imports into South Korea?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                It isn\u2019t mandatory, but skipping insurance is one of the most common false economies we see. Short routes don\u2019t mean zero risk. Damage often happens during port handling or trucking, not at sea. Carrier liability is limited and rarely covers your invoice value. We usually recommend insurance when the cargo value would hurt to lose or when goods are fragile, seasonal, or hard to replace quickly. We arrange coverage that matches your shipment value and Incoterm, so there\u2019s no grey area if something goes wrong.                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            What is the cheapest way to ship from China to South Korea in real life?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                For most commercial shipments, sea freight remains the lowest-cost option, especially LCL for small volumes and FCL for steady flows. The short sailing distance keeps ocean transit times tight, but the savings really come from consolidating well and avoiding port-side extras. The cheapest option isn\u2019t always the lowest quoted rate. It\u2019s the one that avoids demurrage, storage, and rework at destination. We focus on routing, port choice, and documentation timing to keep the total cost down, not just the freight line.                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            EXW, FOB, or CIF, which Incoterm actually works best on this route?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                On China\u2013Korea shipments, EXW often creates more problems than savings. You take responsibility too early and suppliers rarely handle export steps correctly. FOB is usually the cleanest option if the supplier is export-capable, because we control everything from the Chinese port onward. CIF looks convenient, but it often hides inflated freight costs and leaves you exposed at destination with no control over local charges. We usually recommend FOB paired with door delivery in Korea, because it gives you cost visibility and operational control where it matters.                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            My cargo has arrived in South Korea. What happens next?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                Once the vessel or flight arrives, the clock starts. Ports in South Korea offer limited free time, and delays add up quickly. If the shipment was booked under CIF or CFR, you still need a broker to clear customs, pay duties and VAT, and arrange inland delivery. If we manage the shipment under DAP or door-to-door terms, we handle clearance, trucking, and scheduling with your warehouse. This is where preparation pays off, because document issues discovered after arrival usually mean storage fees within days.                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Does your quotation really include all costs?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                Our quotations cover the full logistics chain we control, from pickup to delivery, depending on the agreed Incoterm. What\u2019s never included by default are import duties and Korean VAT, because those depend on HS codes and declared value. We estimate them upfront so you can budget accurately. If something isn\u2019t included, it\u2019s stated clearly before booking. The goal is no surprises after arrival, because that\u2019s when costs hurt the most.                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How long does shipping from China to South Korea really take?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                Transit time is short, but planning still matters. Sea freight usually takes about one to two weeks port to port, depending on origin and service. LCL can stretch longer due to consolidation and deconsolidation. Air freight is typically one to three days in transit, but clearance and delivery still add time. The biggest variable isn\u2019t sailing or flight time, it\u2019s how ready your documents are when the cargo arrives. That\u2019s what determines whether delivery happens smoothly or stalls.                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Can I reduce duties using the China\u2013Korea Free Trade Agreement?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                Yes, many products qualify for reduced or zero duty under the China\u2013Korea FTA, but only if the paperwork is perfect. The certificate of origin must be valid, accurate, and consistent with your invoice and HS codes. Korean Customs actively verifies origin claims and will claw back duties if something doesn\u2019t add up. We check eligibility before shipment and confirm whether the FTA benefit is worth pursuing, because claiming it incorrectly creates more risk than paying the duty.                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            What causes the most delays at South Korean customs?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                Most delays come from avoidable issues. Incomplete product descriptions, incorrect HS codes, missing origin documents, or undeclared regulatory requirements are the usual culprits. Korea is efficient, but strict. When something is flagged, inspections and document requests move fast and storage starts accumulating. 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