Trade risk management
Before filing, we confirm the duties and taxes and the clearance requirements that change with contract, payment and shipping terms.
Ubis Customs Service
A new standard in customs clearance, Ubis
Ubis Customs Service handles import and export customs clearance, FTA certificates of origin and customs duty drawback, and represents clients before customs.
Awards, appointments and systems
- Commendation from the Commissioner of the Korea Customs Service
- Appointed public-interest customs broker by the Korea Customs Service
- Appointed member of the Korea Customs Service Citizens' Quick Resolution Team
- Work automation system
Why you need a customs broker
Advance check of clearance requirements
Before filing, we confirm import and export documents and requirements such as certification and quarantine.
Customs duty drawback and reductions
We review, for each transaction structure, whether FTA preferential tariff rates and customs duty drawback can be applied.
Support with customs matters
We prepare the materials needed for customs declarations, customs audits, foreign exchange inspections and similar matters, and respond to customs.
From request to completion
- ConsultationTell us the goods, trading countries and terms of trade by email.
- Sending documentsEmail us the documents needed for the work, such as the invoice, packing list and B/L.
- Review and guidanceWe check the HS classification, duty rates and requirements, and tell you the estimated taxes and the documents to prepare.
- Declaration and applicationOnce you confirm, we file the customs declaration or the application with the relevant authority.
- Results and billingWe send you result documents such as the certificate of declaration, together with the invoice for taxes and fees.
Guides by customer type
Import and export companies
Before shipment, we review requirements, duty rates and rules of origin, and handle certificates of origin and customs duty drawback
Small businesses and online sellers
Before you order, we check KC certification, radio certification, food requirements and country of origin marking
Freight forwarders
Before filing, we reply with the HS code, expected duties and taxes, requirements and fee
Package forwarders and purchasing agents
We first mark the items excluded from list clearance and the goods subject to requirements
Services
Import customs clearance
We review duty rates and import requirements before shipment, provide estimated duties and taxes, and file import declarations on your behalf.
Export customs clearance
You can consult a customs broker about HS codes and FTA rules of origin before shipment. We handle export declarations, loading confirmation, amendments and withdrawals on your behalf.
Certificates of origin (FTA and approved exporters)
For companies seeking to export at FTA preferential tariff rates, we determine origin, arrange issuance of certificates of origin, and handle applications for and renewals of approved exporter status.
Customs duty drawback
We handle customs duty drawback on behalf of companies that export goods in their imported condition or export goods manufactured from imported raw materials. We determine the applicable method among drawback for goods exported in their imported condition, individual drawback and simplified fixed-amount drawback, and handle the process from account registration through the drawback application.
Imported food (MFDS import declaration service)
For companies importing food, food additives, utensils such as tableware, containers and packaging for sale or business use, we handle import declarations to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) and customs clearance.
EMS / express clearance
When goods arriving by EMS (international express mail) or express carriers such as DHL, FedEx and UPS require an import declaration, we file it on behalf of individuals and businesses.
Hand-carry clearance
For companies whose staff personally carry parts, samples or goods for sale into or out of Korea because of delivery deadlines or business trip schedules, we handle baggage clearance and export declarations for hand-carried goods.
ATA Carnet
For companies temporarily exporting goods for overseas exhibitions, business trips or filming and subsequently re-importing them, we prepare ATA Carnet issuance and handle temporary export and import clearance.
Trade practice training
A customs broker provides trade practice training for staff newly responsible for import and export work and for companies and institutions preparing to use FTAs or export to India.
Code application service
We apply for customs clearance codes, overseas supplier codes and e-commerce operator codes on behalf of businesses starting to import or export and businesses selling or forwarding overseas direct purchases.
Foreign currency check clearance (import declaration of means of payment)
We handle declarations of means of payment and import declarations for foreign currency checks exceeding USD 10,000 received from abroad by mail or cargo.
Managing Partner and Licensed Customs Broker
Donggun Shin, Managing Partner and Licensed Customs Broker
- Licensed Customs Broker
- Certified Origin Specialist
- Current: Managing Partner and Licensed Customs Broker, Ubis Customs Service
- Current: public-interest customs broker, Seoul Regional Customs
- Former: dedicated customs broker, CEPA Utilization Support Center, KOTRA Chennai, India
- Commendation from the Commissioner of the Korea Customs Service, 56th Taxpayers' Day
Contact us
Please send your inquiry by email. We will review it and contact you. We reply in English.
Weekdays 09:00 to 18:00 (Korea Standard Time, UTC+9)
(06143) 8F, Unit 872, 326 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Yeoksam-dong, Namjeon Building)