Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap
HS Code 3401300000
Estimated tax 56,400 · Basic rate 8% · 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.
Duty rates
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| 8% | |
| 6.5% |
FTA preferential rates (certificate of origin required) · 14
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| 0% | |
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| 0% | |
| 3.3% |
Estimated tax calculator
Larger quantities may not be recognized as personal use and could become taxable. Customs makes the final determination.
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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 ↗