1. Welcome
Welcome to KoreaCustomsPro.com — a practical guide for companies and individuals exporting to Korea.
This blog is designed to help you understand how Korea’s import customs work, especially from the perspective of what actually happens inside Korea.
2. Why You Might Need Help
Many global companies or individuals who consider exporting their products to Korea face difficulties navigating Korean customs regulations, clearance procedures, and documentation requirements.
Most official customs-related information in Korea is written in Korean, which makes it difficult for many foreign exporters to fully understand the process or legal obligations.
This blog aims to bridge that gap by sharing accurate, up-to-date customs guidance in English, written by someone who has worked inside the Korean customs system for over a decade.
3. Have you heard of a “Licensed Customs Broker” in Korea?
In many countries, customs clearance are handled by logistic companies like forwarders.
But in Korea, a “관세사 (Licensed Customs Broker)” is a legal profession—similar to a CPA or an attorney.
This means that a Korean customs broker possesses in-depth expertise in clearance procedures, as well as customs laws and regulations.
No unlicensed individual or company may file import/export declarations on behalf of others.
This ensures strict compliance with the law, and that import/export processes are managed by trained professionals.
4. What You’ll Find on This Blog
Here, I share insights based on over 10 years of real experience in Korean customs—
from clearance procedures, FTA usage, HS code issues, to handling customs audits.
This is not general theory, but practical content from a Korean customs expert.
5. Stay Connected
If you export to Korea or plan to, I hope this blog helps you feel more prepared.
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