Korea FTA Explained | Export to Korea Guide

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KOREA FTA GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

🌏 What Is an FTA?

A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a treaty between two or more countries that reduces or eliminates tariffs and other trade barriers on goods and services.
For companies exporting to or importing from Korea, understanding applicable FTAs can help you benefit from preferential tariff rates and improve your price competitiveness.


📘 Current Korea FTA

Do you want to see how many countries Korea has signed FTAs with?

We’d like to introduce Korea FTA for your reference.

As of today, Korea has concluded FTAs with 59 countries under 22 agreements, covering major economies such as:

  • ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
  • EU (European Union) and EFTA (European Free Trade Association)
  • United States (KORUS FTA)
  • China, Vietnam, India, Indonesia
  • Chile, Peru, Colombia, Central America
  • UK, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Canada
  • RCEP, Israel, Philiphine, Cambodia, Singapore

Through these agreements, Korean importers and exporters can enjoy preferential tariff benefits by using Korea FTA and simplified customs procedures depending on the origin of goods.

If you are planning to import goods to Korea, check our Korean Import Customs Process Guide to learn about the required steps before shipment.


🔍 Check Korea FTA Details on the Official Portal

If you want to get more information on Korea FTA, you can visit the official Korean government website:

https://www.customs.go.kr/engportal/cm/cntnts/cntntsView.do?mi=7304&cntntsId=2329KCS FTA PORTAL

The website also provides services in English.

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Korea FTA Portal

The site provides:

  • Full list of Korea’s FTAs in force and under negotiation
  • Origin rules and preferential tariff rates
  • Guidelines for issuing and verifying FTA certificates of origin
  • Legal resources and FAQs (available in English & Korean)

⚖️ Related Korea FTA Legal Framework

FTA implementation and rules of origin in Korea are governed mainly by:

  • Customs Act (관세법)
  • Act on the Implementation of Free Trade Agreements (FTA 이행법)
  • Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rules
  • Origin Verification Guidelines (원산지 검증 고시)

If you need assistance interpreting these laws or applying them to your specific imports/exports, it’s advisable to consult a licensed Korean Customs Broker.


📩 Need Expert Help?

If you are exporting goods to Korea and want to:

  • Check FTA eligibility
  • Determine origin rules for your products
  • Understand required certificates and documents
  • Estimate customs duties under FTA preferences

You can contact New Wave Customs Service for professional assistance.

📧 Email: [email protected]

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