Import duty on Cotton socks to Korea (2026)
HS 61159500 · Source: official Korea tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-09
TL;DR
Cotton socks classify under HS 61159500 in Korea. Import duty 13. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $244 (effective rate ≈ 24.3%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty | 13 | $130.65 | |
| VAT | 10% | $113.57 | |
| Total taxes at import | 24.3% | $244.22 | as % of CIF |
Korea de minimis
Duty-free below FOB USD 150 ($200 for US origin)
No recent major change; US-origin enjoys $200 under KORUS
~$150 B2C parcels: duty + VAT waived (personal-use imports).
As of 2026-06 · See 13-country de minimis tracker
Full schedule
HS 61159500 details
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China export side
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