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Shipping from South Korea to Japan

Import duties, consumption tax 10%, customs fees, and total landed cost for goods shipped from South Korea to Japan. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade agreement applies.

Route Overview
Trade Agreement
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Reduced duty rates available with Certificate of Origin
Typical Duty Range
0% - 3.8%
Depends on product HS code classification
Consumption Tax Rate
Consumption Tax 10%
Applied on CIF value + import duty
Transit Time
2d air / 28d sea
De Minimis Threshold
JPY 10 000
No duty below this value
Currency
JPY (¥)
Calculate Landed Cost: South Korea to Japan
Sample Duty Rates — Japan
HS CodeDescriptionGeneral RatePreferential Rate
4602.19Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles3.2%3.2%
6913.10Ceramic statuettes and ornaments — porcelain0%0%
6913.90Other ceramic ornaments0%0%
7013.99Other glassware — decorative3.1%3.1%
9401.61Upholstered wooden seats3.8%3.8%
9403.30Wooden office furniture0%0%
9403.50Wooden bedroom furniture0%0%
9403.60Other wooden furniture0%0%
9701.10Paintings, drawings, pastels — hand-executed0%0%
9701.90Other paintings and drawings0%0%
Frequently Asked Questions
What import duties apply when shipping from South Korea to Japan?
Under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, goods shipped from South Korea to Japan may qualify for reduced or zero duty rates. A Certificate of Origin is typically required. Without preferential treatment, MFN duty rates of 0% - 3.8% apply depending on the HS code.
What is the VAT/GST rate in Japan?
Japan charges Consumption Tax 10% on imported goods. This is calculated on the CIF value plus import duty.
How long does shipping take from South Korea to Japan?
Air freight: approximately 2 business days. Sea freight: approximately 28 business days
What documents are needed to ship from South Korea to Japan?
Required documents typically include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Customs Declaration Form. To claim preferential duty rates under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, a Certificate of Origin is also required.
Other Routes from South Korea
South Korea to South Africa South Korea to China
Other Routes to Japan
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