Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds
HS Code 0406200000
Estimated tax 148,800 · Basic rate 36% · based on a goods price of KRW 300,000 (amount over the duty-free limit)
Duty-free limit Other countries 214,059 KRW · United States 285,412 KRW — Both customs duty and VAT are KRW 0
If you go over the limit, tax applies to the full goods price, not just the amount exceeding the limit.
Quarantine required This item is excluded from list clearance and requires a formal import declaration. Even if the amount is under the limit, the procedure differs and additional requirement checks may apply.
Duty rates
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| 36% | |
| 36% |
FTA preferential rates (certificate of origin required) · 10
| 0% | |
| 2.2% | |
| 2.2% | |
| 7.2% | |
| 12.6% | |
| 28.8% | |
| 28.8% | |
| 36% | |
| 36% | |
| 36% |
Estimated tax calculator
Larger quantities may not be recognized as personal use and could become taxable. Customs makes the final determination.
| Taxable value | — |
| Customs duty | — |
| VAT | — |
| Total tax | — |
VAT is 10% of (taxable value + customs duty).
Korea Customs Service notified exchange rate 1 USD = 1,427.06 KRW · 2026-08-09
Official verificationThis rate is for reference only. Before paying, verify the tariff heading on the Korea Customs Service's Customs Law Information Portal. Verify on the Customs Law Information Portal ↗