Shipping from China to South Korea
Shipping from China to South Korea is the fastest sea lane we run: 8–15 days into Busan, one of the world's busiest transshipment hubs. LCL runs $35–70 per CBM and 20ft containers start around $900–1,500 — the cheapest container lane from China. Air freight takes 2–4 days at $2.50–5.50 per kg.
South Korea keeps import taxes modest: VAT 10% and duty 0–13% by HS code, with the China–Korea FTA cutting many lines further. DDP shipping from China to South Korea covers pickup, freight, clearance and door delivery to Seoul and beyond — one all-in price.
Sea freight from China to South Korea
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai/Qingdao → Busan | 8–12 days | 20ft from ~$900 · 40HQ from ~$1,500＊ |
| LCL (any origin → Korean hubs) | 8–15 days | $35–70 per CBM＊ |
| Air: → Seoul (ICN) | 2–4 days | $2.50–5.50 per kg＊ |
Reference ranges checked September 2026 — live rates change weekly; ask for today's price. LCL figures are ocean base — destination CFS adds $30–60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).
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Air freight from China to South Korea
Air freight to South Korea takes just 2–4 days at roughly $2.50–5.50 per chargeable kg into Incheon — the lane is so short that air competes with sea for anything urgent.
DDP door-to-door to South Korea
One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery — properly declared, no creative customs.
- Step 1 · Pickup in China
We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.
- Step 2 · Export & freight
Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose — documents shared at every step.
- Step 3 · Customs clearance
Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly — correct values, real declarations.
- Step 4 · Final delivery
To your door, warehouse, or FBA center — with tracking that works the whole way.
DDP reference: sea ≈ $3–$5/kg — air ≈ $6–$8/kg＊
Customs in South Korea — what to know
VAT 10%, duty 0–13% by HS code — the China–Korea FTA cuts many lines further. Port: Busan (one of the world's busiest transshipment hubs). Fastest sea lane from China: a week-ish port to port.
FAQ — China to South Korea
+How much does shipping from China to South Korea cost?
Reference ranges: sea LCL about $35–$70 per CBM (plus $30–60 destination CFS on most lanes), 20ft containers from $900–$1,700, air around $3–$6 per kg. Live rates move weekly — ask us for today's number, every fee listed.
+What are South Korea's import taxes?
VAT of 10% plus duty of 0–13% by HS code. The China–Korea FTA reduces or eliminates duty on most consumer categories — we confirm your exact HS line before quoting.
+Do I need a Korean importer registration?
Commercial imports clear under a Korean business number (사업자등록증). Our DDP partner clears in their name for sellers without a Korean entity — you receive goods at your door.
+How fast is door-to-door from China?
Sea door-to-door commonly lands inside two weeks; air inside one. For an e-commerce restock cycle, that's the shortest sea lane from China anywhere.