Import duty on Photographic chemicals to Korea (2026)
HS 3707901010 · Source: official Korea tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-14
TL;DR
Photographic chemicals classify under HS 3707901010 in Korea. Import duty 0. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $101 (effective rate ≈ 10%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty | 0 | $0.00 | |
| VAT | 10% | $100.50 | |
| Total taxes at import | 10% | $100.50 (≈¥680) | 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 14-country de minimis tracker
Full schedule
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