Freight forwarding & customs in South Korea
South Korea is a global leader in electronics, batteries, automotive and shipbuilding, and Incheon is one of the busiest cargo airports in the world. It is one of our strongest air freight destinations.
- HubSeoul
- Local time--:--
- AirportsICN
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own AWBs, no third parties
- Framework & systems
- Customs Act · UNI-PASS
- Hub
- Seoul
- Air gateways
- Seoul Incheon
- Seaports
- Busan and Incheon
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own air waybills, no third parties
- Customs authority
- Korea Customs Service (KCS)
- Importer requirements
- a business registration number and a customs registration (personal customs code for individuals)
- Transport modes
- Air, sea, road, NFO, on-board courier
Every mode to and from South Korea
Whether your cargo needs to arrive next week or tonight, we plan the transport and the customs clearance as one shipment, from one desk.
Air freight South Korea
Our own air waybills via Seoul Incheon. Door-to-door or airport-to-airport, export and import.
More →Sea freight South Korea
FCL and LCL via Busan and Incheon, with customs at origin and destination.
More →Next Flight Out
Urgent cargo on the first available flight into or out of Seoul Incheon (ICN), with customs pre-lodged.
More →On-Board Courier
A courier hand-carries critical parts door to door to Seoul and every other city in South Korea.
More →Road & distribution
Pick-up and delivery in the Seoul metropolitan area and to Busan.
More →Customs clearance
Ziem network partner, under our brand. Korea Customs Service (KCS).
More →How customs clearance works with us in South Korea
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. We issue our own air waybills on South Korea lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
- Import clearanceUNI-PASS declarations, duty and VAT and release at Incheon.
- EU-Korea FTA preferencesOrigin checks for reduced or zero duty under the FTA.
- KC certification checksIdentification of certification requirements for electrical and consumer goods.
- Export clearanceExport declarations for Korean exporters.
- Air freight with own AWBA broad air freight offering via Seoul Incheon.
Shipping to South Korea: what to know
Korea Customs Service processes declarations electronically through UNI-PASS, one of the most advanced customs systems in the world. Imports are subject to duty and VAT, and many electrical and consumer products need KC certification. The EU-Korea free trade agreement offers reduced duties for qualifying goods.
We issue our own air waybills on Korean lanes and prepare the entry data at origin. The Ziem network team in Korea clears under our brand.
Airports and seaports in South Korea
Air: We handle air cargo at the following airports. Other airports are available on request.
Sea: Busan and Incheon.
Main lanes to and from South Korea
Our most important connections from South Korea. When both ends of a lane are core markets, we coordinate customs at origin and destination from one shipment file.
Air freight and customs by city in South Korea
Local pages for the main business centres in South Korea: airports, seaports, local industries, seasonal risks and your contact.
Related services and pages
Shipping to South Korea: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Does Ziem Logistics clear customs in South Korea?
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.
Which airports in South Korea do you serve?
We handle air cargo at Seoul Incheon. Other airports are available on request.
Which seaports do you use for South Korea?
For sea freight to and from South Korea we mainly use Busan and Incheon, with FCL and LCL services.
What do importers in South Korea 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.
Do you issue your own air waybills for South Korea?
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on South Korea lanes, without a third-party consolidator or co-loader.
Can you send an urgent shipment to South Korea today?
For time-critical cargo we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight or send an on-board courier who hand-carries the goods to Seoul or any other destination in South Korea. Customs is prepared before arrival.
How do I get a quote for South Korea?
Use the quote form on this page, email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280. We usually reply within one business day.
Do you work with local agents in South Korea?
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.