Ziem network
Customs clearance and freight forwarding 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.
Shipping to and from South Korea
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.
Key facts for South Korea
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network
- Customs authority
- Korea Customs Service (KCS)
- Framework and systems
- Customs Act, UNI-PASS
- Importer registration
- a business registration number and a customs registration (personal customs code for individuals)
- Main airports
- Seoul Incheon (ICN)
- Main seaports
- Busan and Incheon
- Road freight
- Pick-up and delivery in the Seoul metropolitan area and to Busan.
- Peak and holiday periods
- Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (September/October)
What we handle in South Korea
Import clearance
UNI-PASS declarations, duty and VAT and release at Incheon.
EU-Korea FTA preferences
Origin checks for reduced or zero duty under the FTA.
KC certification checks
Identification of certification requirements for electrical and consumer goods.
Export clearance
Export declarations for Korean exporters.
Air freight with own AWB
A broad air freight offering via Seoul Incheon.
Services in South Korea
- Air freight to and from South KoreaAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight to and from South KoreaFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in South KoreaImport and export clearance by our in-house customs teams in 8 countries and by partner teams in the Ziem network.
Customs clearance in South Korea
Ziem network
Customs clearance in South Korea is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from South Korea we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in South Korea need a business registration number and a customs registration (personal customs code for individuals).