Customs clearance Incheon and Songdo
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Incheon and Songdo. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityIncheon and Songdo
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- AirportsICN
- 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)
- Seaport
- Port of Incheon
- Seasonal risk
- Monsoon (late June to July) brings heavy rain.
Customs clearance for Incheon and Songdo
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 Incheon and Songdo, especially in biopharma, semiconductors and logistics, rely on fast and correct declarations. Songdo in Incheon is one of the world's largest biopharma production sites, next to the airport.
- Import declarations for Incheon and SongdoDeclarations with Korea Customs Service (KCS), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Incheon and Songdo.
- Export declarations from Incheon and SongdoExport 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 and by sea via Port of Incheon.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Incheon and Songdo on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Incheon and Songdo
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 Incheon and Songdo
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Incheon International (ICN), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
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Customs clearance Incheon and Songdo: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Incheon and Songdo?
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 Incheon and Songdo 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 Incheon and Songdo?
Korea Customs Service (KCS). Declarations are filed electronically (Customs Act - UNI-PASS).
How long does customs clearance take in Incheon and Songdo?
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 Incheon and Songdo?
Yes. We offer air freight via Incheon International (ICN), sea freight via Port of Incheon, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Incheon and Songdo?
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.