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Shipping from China to South Korea

Shipping from China to South Korea is the fastest sea lane we run: 8–15 days into Busan, one of the world's busiest transshipment hubs. LCL runs $30–60 per CBM and 20ft containers start around $800–1,500 β€” the cheapest container lane from China. Air freight takes 2–4 days at $2.00–5.00 per kg.

South Korea keeps import taxes modest: VAT 10% and duty 0–13% by HS code, with the China–Korea FTA cutting many lines further. DDP shipping from China to South Korea covers pickup, freight, clearance and door delivery to Seoul and beyond β€” one all-in price.

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Sea freight from China to South Korea

RouteTransitReference price
Shanghai/Qingdao β†’ Busan8–12 days20ft from ~$800 Β· 40HQ from ~$1,200
LCL (any origin β†’ Korean hubs)8–15 days$30–60 per CBM
Air: β†’ Seoul (ICN)2–4 days$2.00–5.00 per kg

Reference ranges checked September 2026 β€” live rates change weekly; ask for today’s price. LCL figures are ocean base β€” destination CFS adds $30–60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).

Air freight from China to South Korea

Air freight to South Korea takes just 2–4 days at roughly $2.00–5.00 per chargeable kg into Incheon β€” the lane is so short that air competes with sea for anything urgent.

DDP door-to-door to South Korea

One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery β€” properly declared, no creative customs.

  1. Step 1 Β· Pickup in China

    We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.

  2. Step 2 Β· Export & freight

    Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose β€” documents shared at every step.

  3. Step 3 Β· Customs clearance

    Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly β€” correct values, real declarations.

  4. Step 4 Β· Final delivery

    To your door, warehouse, or FBA center β€” with tracking that works the whole way.

DDP reference: sea β‰ˆ $2.8–4.5/kg Β· air β‰ˆ $5.5–7.5/kg

Customs in South Korea β€” what to know

VAT 10%, duty 0–13% by HS code β€” the China–Korea FTA cuts many lines further. Port: Busan (one of the world's busiest transshipment hubs). Fastest sea lane from China: a week-ish port to port.

FAQ β€” China to South Korea

+What are South Korea's import taxes?

VAT of 10% plus duty of 0–13% by HS code. The China–Korea FTA reduces or eliminates duty on most consumer categories β€” we confirm your exact HS line before quoting.

+Do I need a Korean importer registration?

Commercial imports clear under a Korean business number (μ‚¬μ—…μžλ“±λ‘μ¦). Our DDP partner clears in their name for sellers without a Korean entity β€” you receive goods at your door.

+How fast is door-to-door from China?

Sea door-to-door commonly lands inside two weeks; air inside one. For an e-commerce restock cycle, that's the shortest sea lane from China anywhere.

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