Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to South Korea
To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into South Korea: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import VAT is 10%. South Korea has a trade agreement with China (China–Korea FTA, RCEP), so many goods enter at reduced or zero duty with a certificate of origin. Key conformity requirement: KC. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 220/380 V, 60 Hz.
- Duty basis
- CIF
- Import tax
- VAT 10%
- Trade agreement with China
- China–Korea FTA, RCEP
- Conformity
- KC
- Grid
- 220/380 V, 60 Hz
What we handle for buyers in South Korea
- Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
- Certificate of origin under the China–Korea FTA, RCEP, so you can claim the preferential duty
- Documents the factory must provide for KC
- Electrical configuration for 220/380 V, 60 Hz on machines
- Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
- Export crating, shipping and documents to South Korea
Does South Korea have a free trade agreement with China?
Yes: China–Korea FTA, RCEP. Many goods enter at reduced or zero duty if they travel with a valid certificate of origin, which we request from the factory with the export documents.
What voltage and frequency do machines need in South Korea?
The grid in South Korea is 220/380 V at 60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.
Do I need a certificate to import machinery into South Korea?
The key requirement is KC. We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.
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