Special customs clearance for South Korea using FTA
There are two ways to clear customs for importing wine into South Korea, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) for personal consumption.
(A) Normal Clearance Method
It is our standard process. Gliding Eagle
files all necessary compliance documents digitally for export and import.
No work for the Winery. The Recipient works with FedEx and Customs broker to pay importation
Duties & Taxes (D/T).
(B) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Clearance Method
There is an FTA agreement signed between the US and South Korea.
- Typically for orders valued at over $1,000 USD, the Recipient can request this method to lower the D/T payments.
- Gliding Eagle is not involved in the steps below. We only file all compliance documents digitally exactly as in Method A.
- There is extra work for the Winery and the Recipient, with the steps listed below.
Three parties involved
- The Winery as the Exporter and Producer
- The Recipient as the Importer
- FedEx as the Customs Broker
B1) Steps for the Winery
- Download a one-pager Certificate of Origin (COO) form and fill it out. The Winery is the Exporter and the Producer.
- Send the completed form to the Recipient (the Importer).
The suggested 6-digit HS Code as a reference:
Wine (2L or less): 2204.21
B2) Steps for the Recipient
- Work directly with the local FedEx team (as the Customs Broker) to file the COO and other relevant documentation.
- Pay Duties & Taxes and other customs clearance fees.
- Receive the shipment.