Customs clearance Seoul
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Seoul. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CitySeoul
- Local time--:--
- AirportsICN · GMP
- Customs authority
- Korea Customs Service (KCS)
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Systems
- Customs Act - UNI-PASS
- Importer requirements
- a business registration number and a customs registration (personal customs code for individuals)
- Airports
- Incheon International (ICN) and Gimpo (GMP)
- Seaport
- Incheon and Busan
- Seasonal risk
- Monsoon (late June to July) brings heavy rain.
Customs clearance for Seoul
In South Korea, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. Companies in Seoul, especially in semiconductors, electronics, batteries and cosmetics, rely on fast and correct declarations. Incheon is one of the largest cargo airports in the world and the gateway for the Seoul capital area.
- Import declarations for SeoulDeclarations with Korea Customs Service (KCS), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Seoul.
- Export declarations from SeoulExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving South Korea.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in South Korea: a business registration number and a customs registration (personal customs code for individuals).
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at ICN, GMP and by sea via Incheon and Busan.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Seoul on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Seoul
Weather and season: Monsoon (late June to July) brings heavy rain. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In South Korea, Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (September/October) can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Seoul
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Incheon International (ICN) and Gimpo (GMP), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Seoul → · Freight & customs in South Korea →
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Main lanes from Seoul
The most important connections from South Korea, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Seoul: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Seoul?
Customs clearance in South Korea is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What do importers in Seoul need?
Importers in South Korea generally need a business registration number and a customs registration (personal customs code for individuals). We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Seoul?
Korea Customs Service (KCS). Declarations are filed electronically (Customs Act - UNI-PASS).
How long does customs clearance take in Seoul?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (September/October) can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Seoul?
Yes. We offer air freight via Incheon International (ICN) and Gimpo (GMP), sea freight via Incheon and Busan, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Seoul?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.