Duty Free Allowance
Compare remaining or exceeded allowances for general goods and alcohol when entering South Korea. The scope follows Korea Customs guidance checked September 4, 2026, and does not calculate duty payable.
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How to use this tool
Enter general-goods value in US dollars separately from total alcohol litres and value. Alcohol has a separate allowance, with both volume and monetary conditions needing to be satisfied.
Results and examples
USD 700 of general goods leaves USD 100 against the USD 800 limit. Alcohol of 1.5 litres valued at USD 350 leaves 0.5 litres and USD 50, without establishing every other eligibility condition.
Limitations
- Tobacco, perfume, age, crew status and repeated-travel exceptions are not calculated.
- An excess is not automatically a tax base at one rate; confirm declaration and duty through official procedures.
Fields
| Field | Guidance and constraints |
|---|---|
| General goods purchase (USD) | Check the unit and format displayed beside this field. |
| Alcohol quantity (L) | Check the unit and format displayed beside this field. |
| Alcohol amount (USD) | Check the unit and format displayed beside this field. |
Data handling
Processing stays in the current browser tab; the site does not upload tool input for the calculation itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What remains after USD 700 of general goods?
USD 700 of general goods leaves USD 100 against the USD 800 limit. Alcohol of 1.5 litres valued at USD 350 leaves 0.5 litres and USD 50, without establishing every other eligibility condition.
Does an excess result calculate tax?
Tobacco, perfume, age, crew status and repeated-travel exceptions are not calculated. An excess is not automatically a tax base at one rate; confirm declaration and duty through official procedures.
