Guides by customer type
Freight forwarders
Before filing, we reply to the forwarder with the expected duties and taxes and our fee, so that you can inform the cargo owner of clearance costs and schedule first.
When to contact us
- When you need to inform the cargo owner of clearance costs and schedule before filing
- When goods are about to arrive and you do not know whether they are subject to requirements
- When urgent cargo needs to be declared before arrival, or cleared on a weekend or at night
- When you have received cargo from a cargo owner who has no customs clearance code
Services you can entrust to us
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Import customs clearance | Before filing, we reply with the HS code, expected duties and taxes and requirements, and then file the declaration. Urgent cases are declared before arrival |
| Export customs clearance | We help prepare invoices and packing lists and file in line with the shipping schedule |
| EMS / express clearance, hand-carry | We clear express cargo and hand-carried goods |
| Import requirements | We prepare the documents for imported food, electrical and radio requirements before the declaration is accepted |
| Code application service | With the cargo owner's authorization, we apply for customs clearance codes and overseas supplier codes |
What we reply with before filing
- HS code and expected duties and taxes (customs duty and VAT)
- Requirements confirmed by customs (food, electrical products, radio equipment) and the documents to prepare
- Clearance fee and planned filing date
Process
- Starting to work togetherWe assign a person in charge to each forwarder and, before the first case, agree on who receives quotes and bills (the forwarder or the cargo owner).
- Sending documentsPlease email us copies of the commercial invoice, packing list and B/L or AWB.
- Reply before filingWe reply with the expected duties and taxes, requirements, fee and planned filing date.
- Declaration and acceptanceOnce you confirm, we file the declaration, and when it is accepted we send you the certificate of declaration.
Documents to prepare
- Copies of the commercial invoice, packing list and B/L or AWB (every shipment)
- Requirement documents for goods subject to requirements (food, electrical products, radio equipment)
- The cargo owner's customs clearance code. If there is none, a copy of the business registration certificate and a copy of the representative's ID
Fees
| Item | Basis | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Import clearance Same for general cargo, express shipments and EMS | 0.2% of the customs value Minimum KRW 30,000 for a customs value up to KRW 15,000,000 | From KRW 30,000 |
| Export clearance | 0.15% of the export declaration value (FOB) Minimum KRW 15,000 for an FOB value up to KRW 10,000,000 | From KRW 15,000 |
| Food import declaration Document inspection | MFDS import declaration on your behalf, per case Inspection fees charged separately | KRW 70,000 |
| Customs clearance code application on your behalf | Free when requested together with your first clearance | KRW 20,000 |
| Overseas supplier code application on your behalf | Per case Free for clients who entrust us with clearance | KRW 10,000 |
| Customs inspection (imports) | Attendance and assistance when selected for inspection by customs, per inspection Varies with the inspection location and scope of work | From KRW 50,000 |
| KC certification and radio certification verification | Application for customs confirmation for electrical appliances, consumer products and broadcasting and communications equipment, per case Additional fees apply according to the number of certified models For electrical products, an institutional fee of KRW 3,400 is charged separately | From KRW 20,000 |
Frequently asked questions
The cargo owner does not have a customs clearance code. It is applied for on UNI-PASS with a copy of the business registration certificate and a copy of the representative's ID. Ubis can apply with the cargo owner's authorization.
Can urgent cargo arriving on a weekend or at night also be cleared? To clear goods outside customs business hours, the head of the customs office must be notified in advance and a fee must be paid (Customs Act, Article 321). If you tell us the arrival schedule in advance, we handle the advance notification and the declaration together.
Can an import declaration be filed before arrival? Under Article 244 of the Customs Act, goods that need prompt clearance can be declared for import before arrival, and if they are not subject to inspection, the declaration can be accepted before arrival.
Can we receive a referral fee for introducing a cargo owner? No. Article 3(2) of the Licensed Customs Broker Act prohibits both receiving compensation for referring customs clearance work and a customs broker providing or promising money, goods or benefits as such compensation.
Consultation
Request a forwarder clearance consultation
Email [email protected] (weekdays 09:00 to 18:00).
Related laws and materials
- Customs Act, Article 244 (import declaration before arrival)
- Customs Act, Article 321 (customs business hours, advance notification of clearance outside business hours)
- Licensed Customs Broker Act, Article 3 (restrictions on the customs clearance business)
- Notice on Registration and Management of Customs Clearance Codes and Overseas Supplier Codes, Article 4 (application for codes), Article 6 (application for a business customs clearance code)
- Notice on Import Clearance Procedures, Article 15 (documents to submit with an import declaration)
- Notice on the Designation of Goods Subject to Confirmation by the Head of Customs and Confirmation Methods under Article 226 of the Customs Act, Article 7 and Annex 2