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Is there a way to estimate the customs duty for items exceeding the duty-free allowance in traveler's luggage? Released

2025-09-17 01:12
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πŸ’° Guide to Duty-Free Limits & Tax Calculation

If you are unsure whether your purchase is taxable or want to estimate your tax, please follow the guides below.

 

1. Check Taxability & Calculate Tax

  • Taxability Check: Use our newly developed service to determine if your item is taxable or tax-free.

    πŸ‘‰ TradeNPU Duty Plan

 

 

2. Duty-Free Limits (Per Person)

The following limits apply to items acquired overseas (including all duty-free shops):

Category Duty-Free Allowance
General Items Total value up to USD 800
Alcohol 2 bottles (Total < 2β„“ and total value < USD 400)
Tobacco 200 cigarettes
Perfume 100ml
Agro-Forestry/Herbal Limited to 100,000 KRW (subject to weight/quantity limits)

πŸ’‘ Note: For items exceeding the limit, the tax is calculated on the remaining amount after deducting the USD 800 base allowance. A 30% tax reduction applies if you voluntarily declare your items.

 

 

3. How to Use the Tax Calculator

Follow these steps on the calculation site:

  1. Select Limit Status: Click the button indicating 'Existence of items exceeding the duty-free limit'.

  2. Select Item Type: Choose the relevant item button. For most goods, select 'General Items'.

  3. Enter Details: * Pick the specific category (e.g., for luxury bags, select 'Bag, Wallet').

    • Enter the Quantity.

    • Input the Purchase Amount in USD (round to the nearest whole number, omitting decimals).

  4. Calculate: Click the 'Calculate Estimated Tax Amount' button to view your result.

 


[This content regarding export and import clearance regulations and their interpretations is based on the customs and trade laws of the Republic of Korea.]

 

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Thank you!

JJ Goh
Representative Customs Broker
NPU Customs Consulting
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