✅ Key Points to Know

• Different Duty-Free Limits by Country

Each country has its own duty-free threshold.
If your declared value exceeds it, customs duties and taxes are usually charged.

• United States: Since August 29, 2025, the de minimis rule (no duty under $800) has been removed. Even low-value shipments may now be taxed.
• Japan, Canada, EU countries: already have lower or zero-exemption limits (Japan ≈ ¥10,000; EU = always taxable).

• Entering an Appropriate Declared Value

Declaring an amount close to the actual purchase price helps faster clearance but increases duties.
Undervaluation (declaring lower than what you paid) might temporarily reduce duties but can trigger customs attention if excessive or repeated.

• If detected, additional taxes, penalties, delays, or return shipments may occur depending on the country’s customs policy.

• Customs Policy Updates Worldwide

As cross-border e-commerce grows, many countries are tightening duty-free limits and enforcement.
Korean-origin parcels follow the same international rules — please check your country’s duty rate, exemption limit, and clearance policy in advance.

• Special Case — United States

• EMS (Korea Post): Duties are prepaid based on your entered declared value and added to the shipping payment.
• FedEx / DHL / UPS: Duties are postpaid — billed upon or after delivery.