Import duty on Solar panels to Korea (2026)
HS 85414300 · Source: official Korea tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-09
TL;DR
Solar panels classify under HS 85414300 in Korea. Import duty 8. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $189 (effective rate ≈ 18.8%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty | 8 | $80.40 | |
| VAT | 10% | $108.54 | |
| Total taxes at import | 18.8% | $188.94 | 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
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