International Shipping from Korea to GERMANY
Fast, reliable, and affordable shipping services from Korea to GERMANY. Shop from Korean stores and get your packages delivered safely to your doorstep.
How to Use Our Service
1. Receiving
- Register your packages (It's better to register before the packages arrive to avoid delays).
Register Package - Your packages will be opened and inspected.
- If there are special requests (e.g., Inclusion Only), we will process them.
- When finished, we will send an email and you can check the photos of your products.
- Those packages will be found in your warehouse.
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2. Deliver to Your Address
- When you are ready, select checkboxes and click "New Order", then select a delivery option.
Go to Packages - We will merge your packages and process your special requests (if any).
- When finished, we will send an email and you can check the photos of the merged box.
- Now, you can pay for international shipping (it doesn't include extra fees for VAT, Tariff, etc.).
- After payment, we will send the package to you.
- When it is sent, we will email you with tracking information.
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Delivery Options for GERMANY
K-POST EMS Normal
AirDetailed Information
Emergency Notice
- Dispatch and delivery may be affected by postal volume and air transport (transshipment, etc.) May be delayed
Acceptance Info
-All kimchi accepted regardless of packaging condition Reason: Delay in shipment due to lack of air transport during peak season and increase in received volume Acceptance suspended: 2020.11. ~ <Source: Postal Service Headquarters International Business Division, 2021. 10. 28.> - Address change and return request not possible -For international mail bound for Germany, customs clearance may be delayed if the recipient's local phone number and email address are not entered accurately (write excluding the 0 in front of the area code) ('24.6. 4.) -Strictly indicate the recipient's name/address/postal code. When writing CN22 and CN23, if a language other than the recommended language (German, English, French) is used, the package will be returned (UPU Circular-111, '18.9. 20.) -PO Box (PO BOX, POSTFACH), unmanned receiving box (Pack Station) is an unacceptable address and will be returned. - You must pay the exact amount of tax (customs duty + customs clearance fee) imposed upon receiving the mail. If payment is refused, it may be returned immediately as refusal of receipt. - Study abroad documents, shipping documents (bills of lading/Shipping documents, etc.) are prohibited from being accepted by EMS. - For documents with high urgency, delay, loss, and indirect damage, please contact us to receive them via EMS Premium. - Effective: '21. 2. 23. - Attach a commercial invoice, import permit, and certificate of origin to the product. - Attach CN22, one commercial invoice to the commercial sample, or attach a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) according to ADR.
Prohibited & Restricted Items
- Prohibited items: firearms, illegal propaganda, obscene or immoral items, counterfeit goods, animal products, animal by-products, live animals, weapons, beverages, lithium. Batteries/cells -Restricted items: Radio products (license required), chemical products (license required), tobacco (tax tag attached), packaged medicines (license required), animal and plant products (sanitary, etc. consumption appropriateness permit, quality assurance certificate required) Textiles - Certificate of origin and import permit required for purchases under 1000 EUR
Delivery Info
-When the mail is handed over to the local customs, it is processed as delivered in the computer system. This means that the delivery is completed, not the delivery is completed. If the delivery is confirmed in the computer system but not received, please check the German website first or contact the German call center. -Non-face-to-face delivery due to COVID-19 (signature cannot be provided) -One redelivery request is possible (only at the recipient's request) -Delivery is not possible if the recipient's name is not written identically on the mailbox/doorplate at the address.
Custom Clearance Info
-For items in contract customer mail (B2C) Value added tax is imposed (effective date: 21.7.1. for EU countries) -Customs clearance limit: 1000 EUR (if exceeded, formal customs clearance procedure is required) -Customs clearance fee: 6 EUR -Tax exemption conditions: Gift/C2C 45 EUR or less (German Customs Agency information website: www.zoll.de) - In case of commercial samples, the quantity must not exceed 5 and the value must not exceed 22 EUR -Medicines must be discarded/returned, and most food products cannot be cleared through customs (returned to customs) -Cosmetics will be returned as ineligible for customs clearance if the ingredients and product description are not written in German (added on 21.04.14.) - If the contents or written amount are missing, they will be returned as ineligible for customs clearance -All personally recorded CDs/DVDs, contest entries, exhibition entries, watches for repair purposes, etc. "Holding at customs"
K-POST EMS Premium
AirDetailed Information
Emergency Notice
- Insurance available from 09.28. (International Business Division, Postal Business Headquarters, 2020.09.25.)
Acceptance Info
<invoice> All non-documentary items require 3 copies of invoice (2 originals, copies required) [ Notes when submitting documents (items that can be accepted) ] Air tickets, annual reports, bid documents, brochures (no commercial value or for inter-company use), business cards (up to 15), intra-company mail, newspapers, traveler's checks, visa documents, * Submit after confirmation with EMS Premium Customer Center (T. 1588-5027) * Items that can be accepted for documents are less than 10KGS * ZIP CODE: 78263 and 78266 UPS service not available * Import of alcoholic beverages is restricted. In the case of wine UPS cannot process customs clearance. Only through an agent
Prohibited & Restricted Items
* Individuals cannot import medications. They can only be imported through a pharmacy with a doctor's prescription, and the pharmacy must be marked as the importer and consignee. *Deposit slips are prohibited
K-POST International
AirDetailed Information
Acceptance Info
-Including letters is allowed -Delays in processing surface mail in the destination country. Delays of 1 to 2 months or more based on the average delivery days (International Business Division, Korea Post, March 31, 2021) - Average delivery days (surface mail): 50 to 70 days - Even if surface mail is indicated upon return, it will be returned as SAL - In the case of international mail bound for Germany, customs clearance may be delayed if the recipient's local phone number and email address are not entered correctly (area codes are written excluding the leading 0) ('24.6.4.) - When sending international mail bound for Germany, if the following three conditions apply, the mail will be returned, so thoroughly inform the customer when receiving it - If the label is written in a language other than English (or German) (such as Korean) - If the contents are cosmetics, if the ingredients and product description are not written in German, the mail will be returned as ineligible for customs clearance ('21.04.14. added) - If the contents or written amount are missing (Source: Korea Post International Business Department, 2021.02.08.) o Address change and return request not allowed
Prohibited & Restricted Items
-Lithium batteries/cells are prohibited for all mail (UPU Circular 2019-47)(20190430) -Prohibited items: firearms, illegal propaganda, obscene or immoral items, counterfeit goods, animal products, animal by-products, live animals, weapons, beverages -Import restricted items: radio products (license required), chemical products (license required), tobacco (with tax label), packaged medicines (license required), animal and plant products (hygienic, etc. consumption permit, quality certificate required) Textiles- Certificate of origin and import permit required for items under 1000 EUR, radio products (license required), chemical products (license Required)
Delivery Info
- The recipient's name must be the same as the name written on the mailbox/doorplate at the address. - After the first delivery attempt, a second delivery is only possible at the recipient's request. - The recipient's address cannot accept PO Boxes (POSTFACH) or unmanned receiving boxes (Pack Stations), and the item will be returned.
Custom Clearance Info
- Items such as watches for repair purposes may also be held at customs. - Customs clearance limit: 1000 EUR (if exceeded, formal customs clearance procedures are required). Gifts: 45 EUR or less, goods: 22 EUR or less. - A commercial invoice, import permit, and certificate of origin must be attached to the item. - CN22, one commercial invoice must be attached to the commercial sample. Or, according to ADR, a material safety data sheet (MSDS) must be attached. - CDs/DVDs recorded by individuals, works submitted to contests, works exhibited, items for repair purposes All watches, etc. are held at customs. - Medicines are to be discarded/returned, most food products are not permitted to pass through customs. (returned to customs). - Failure to fill out customs labels and customs declaration forms (CN22, 23) and use of languages other than English/French/German may result in delays in processing (UPU Circular-83, '18.6.25.)
K-POST International
SeaDetailed Information
Acceptance Info
-Including letters is allowed -Delays in processing surface mail in the destination country. Delays of 1 to 2 months or more based on the average delivery days (International Business Division, Korea Post, March 31, 2021) - Average delivery days (surface mail): 50 to 70 days - Even if surface mail is indicated upon return, it will be returned as SAL - In the case of international mail bound for Germany, customs clearance may be delayed if the recipient's local phone number and email address are not entered correctly (area codes are written excluding the leading 0) ('24.6.4.) - When sending international mail bound for Germany, if the following three conditions apply, the mail will be returned, so thoroughly inform the customer when receiving it - If the label is written in a language other than English (or German) (such as Korean) - If the contents are cosmetics, if the ingredients and product description are not written in German, the mail will be returned as ineligible for customs clearance ('21.04.14. added) - If the contents or written amount are missing (Source: Korea Post International Business Department, 2021.02.08.) o Address change and return request not allowed
Prohibited & Restricted Items
-Lithium batteries/cells are prohibited for all mail (UPU Circular 2019-47)(20190430) -Prohibited items: firearms, illegal propaganda, obscene or immoral items, counterfeit goods, animal products, animal by-products, live animals, weapons, beverages -Import restricted items: radio products (license required), chemical products (license required), tobacco (with tax label), packaged medicines (license required), animal and plant products (hygienic, etc. consumption permit, quality certificate required) Textiles- Certificate of origin and import permit required for items under 1000 EUR, radio products (license required), chemical products (license Required)
Delivery Info
- The recipient's name must be the same as the name written on the mailbox/doorplate at the address. - After the first delivery attempt, a second delivery is only possible at the recipient's request. - The recipient's address cannot accept PO Boxes (POSTFACH) or unmanned receiving boxes (Pack Stations), and the item will be returned.
Custom Clearance Info
- Items such as watches for repair purposes may also be held at customs. - Customs clearance limit: 1000 EUR (if exceeded, formal customs clearance procedures are required). Gifts: 45 EUR or less, goods: 22 EUR or less. - A commercial invoice, import permit, and certificate of origin must be attached to the item. - CN22, one commercial invoice must be attached to the commercial sample. Or, according to ADR, a material safety data sheet (MSDS) must be attached. - CDs/DVDs recorded by individuals, works submitted to contests, works exhibited, items for repair purposes All watches, etc. are held at customs. - Medicines are to be discarded/returned, most food products are not permitted to pass through customs. (returned to customs). - Failure to fill out customs labels and customs declaration forms (CN22, 23) and use of languages other than English/French/German may result in delays in processing (UPU Circular-83, '18.6.25.)
K-POST International
AirDetailed Information
Acceptance Info
-Including letters is allowed -Delays in processing surface mail in the destination country. Delays of 1 to 2 months or more based on the average delivery days (International Business Division, Korea Post, March 31, 2021) - Average delivery days (surface mail): 50 to 70 days - Even if surface mail is indicated upon return, it will be returned as SAL - In the case of international mail bound for Germany, customs clearance may be delayed if the recipient's local phone number and email address are not entered correctly (area codes are written excluding the leading 0) ('24.6.4.) - When sending international mail bound for Germany, if the following three conditions apply, the mail will be returned, so thoroughly inform the customer when receiving it - If the label is written in a language other than English (or German) (such as Korean) - If the contents are cosmetics, if the ingredients and product description are not written in German, the mail will be returned as ineligible for customs clearance ('21.04.14. added) - If the contents or written amount are missing (Source: Korea Post International Business Department, 2021.02.08.) o Address change and return request not allowed
Prohibited & Restricted Items
-Lithium batteries/cells are prohibited for all mail (UPU Circular 2019-47)(20190430) -Prohibited items: firearms, illegal propaganda, obscene or immoral items, counterfeit goods, animal products, animal by-products, live animals, weapons, beverages -Import restricted items: radio products (license required), chemical products (license required), tobacco (with tax label), packaged medicines (license required), animal and plant products (hygienic, etc. consumption permit, quality certificate required) Textiles- Certificate of origin and import permit required for items under 1000 EUR, radio products (license required), chemical products (license Required)
Delivery Info
- The recipient's name must be the same as the name written on the mailbox/doorplate at the address. - After the first delivery attempt, a second delivery is only possible at the recipient's request. - The recipient's address cannot accept PO Boxes (POSTFACH) or unmanned receiving boxes (Pack Stations), and the item will be returned.
Custom Clearance Info
- Items such as watches for repair purposes may also be held at customs. - Customs clearance limit: 1000 EUR (if exceeded, formal customs clearance procedures are required). Gifts: 45 EUR or less, goods: 22 EUR or less. - A commercial invoice, import permit, and certificate of origin must be attached to the item. - CN22, one commercial invoice must be attached to the commercial sample. Or, according to ADR, a material safety data sheet (MSDS) must be attached. - CDs/DVDs recorded by individuals, works submitted to contests, works exhibited, items for repair purposes All watches, etc. are held at customs. - Medicines are to be discarded/returned, most food products are not permitted to pass through customs. (returned to customs). - Failure to fill out customs labels and customs declaration forms (CN22, 23) and use of languages other than English/French/German may result in delays in processing (UPU Circular-83, '18.6.25.)
K-POST International
SeaDetailed Information
Acceptance Info
-Including letters is allowed -Delays in processing surface mail in the destination country. Delays of 1 to 2 months or more based on the average delivery days (International Business Division, Korea Post, March 31, 2021) - Average delivery days (surface mail): 50 to 70 days - Even if surface mail is indicated upon return, it will be returned as SAL - In the case of international mail bound for Germany, customs clearance may be delayed if the recipient's local phone number and email address are not entered correctly (area codes are written excluding the leading 0) ('24.6.4.) - When sending international mail bound for Germany, if the following three conditions apply, the mail will be returned, so thoroughly inform the customer when receiving it - If the label is written in a language other than English (or German) (such as Korean) - If the contents are cosmetics, if the ingredients and product description are not written in German, the mail will be returned as ineligible for customs clearance ('21.04.14. added) - If the contents or written amount are missing (Source: Korea Post International Business Department, 2021.02.08.) o Address change and return request not allowed
Prohibited & Restricted Items
-Lithium batteries/cells are prohibited for all mail (UPU Circular 2019-47)(20190430) -Prohibited items: firearms, illegal propaganda, obscene or immoral items, counterfeit goods, animal products, animal by-products, live animals, weapons, beverages -Import restricted items: radio products (license required), chemical products (license required), tobacco (with tax label), packaged medicines (license required), animal and plant products (hygienic, etc. consumption permit, quality certificate required) Textiles- Certificate of origin and import permit required for items under 1000 EUR, radio products (license required), chemical products (license Required)
Delivery Info
- The recipient's name must be the same as the name written on the mailbox/doorplate at the address. - After the first delivery attempt, a second delivery is only possible at the recipient's request. - The recipient's address cannot accept PO Boxes (POSTFACH) or unmanned receiving boxes (Pack Stations), and the item will be returned.
Custom Clearance Info
- Items such as watches for repair purposes may also be held at customs. - Customs clearance limit: 1000 EUR (if exceeded, formal customs clearance procedures are required). Gifts: 45 EUR or less, goods: 22 EUR or less. - A commercial invoice, import permit, and certificate of origin must be attached to the item. - CN22, one commercial invoice must be attached to the commercial sample. Or, according to ADR, a material safety data sheet (MSDS) must be attached. - CDs/DVDs recorded by individuals, works submitted to contests, works exhibited, items for repair purposes All watches, etc. are held at customs. - Medicines are to be discarded/returned, most food products are not permitted to pass through customs. (returned to customs). - Failure to fill out customs labels and customs declaration forms (CN22, 23) and use of languages other than English/French/German may result in delays in processing (UPU Circular-83, '18.6.25.)
K-POST K-Packet
AirDetailed Information
Acceptance Info
- Average delivery days (surface mail): 50-70 days. - For international mail bound for Germany, customs clearance may be delayed if the recipient's local phone number and email address are not entered accurately. (Enter area codes excluding the leading 0.) ('24.6.4.) - Be sure to clearly indicate the recipient's name/address/postal code. Do not use a language other than the recommended languages (German, English, French) when filling out CN22. (UPU Circular-111, '18.9.20.) - Address change and return requests are not allowed
Prohibited & Restricted Items
-Prohibited items: firearms, illegal propaganda, obscene or immoral items, counterfeit goods, animal products, animal by-products, live animals, weapons, beverages -Import restricted items: radio products (license required), chemical products (license required), tobacco (with tax payment label attached), packaged medicines (license required), animal and plant products (hygiene, etc. consumption appropriateness permit, quality assurance certificate required) Textiles - Certificate of origin and import permit required for items under 1000 EUR, radio products (license required), chemical products (license required)
Custom Clearance Info
※ Value added tax is applied to items delivered by contract customers (B2C). Imposition (effective date '21.7.1.) - Duty-free conditions: Commercial samples up to 50 EUR - Customs clearance limit: 1000 EUR (if exceeded, formal customs clearance procedure is required) - A commercial invoice, import permit, and certificate of origin are attached to the product - CN22, one commercial invoice are attached to the commercial sample or a material safety data sheet (MSDS) is attached according to ADR - CDs/DVDs recorded by individuals, works submitted to contests, works exhibited, watches for repair purposes, etc. are all held at customs - Pharmaceuticals are discarded/returned, most food products are not allowed to pass through customs (returned to customs) - Duty-free conditions: Commercial samples up to 50 EUR - Customs clearance limit: 1000 EUR - Failure to prepare customs labels or customs declaration forms (CN22, 23) and English? French? Delay in processing when using languages other than German (UPU Circular-83, '18.6.25.)
General Information
Holiday Information by Country
- You can check holiday information for each country at any time at www.epost.kr. o Please note that some countries in the Middle East have public holidays on Thursday and Friday.
If the address is a P.O. Box
- EMS Premium does not accept P.O. Box addresses in principle (delivery confirmation is not possible in the destination country). - Acceptable upon completion and attachment of a shipping consent form (EMS Premium website data room). - Acceptable only to some countries in the Middle East and Africa. ※ Countries that do not accept EMS P.O. Boxes: China, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, India, Turkey, Sweden, Malaysia, etc.
Prohibited goods (no compensation for damages)
- Prohibited goods as defined by the UPU (Article 19 of the UPU Convention, common to both commercial and parcel delivery) - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, obscene or immoral goods - Explosive or flammable (sprays, perfumes, butane gas), radioactive substances, or others Dangerous Materials Items prohibited from import or distribution in the country of destination - Items prohibited from import by country vary depending on the relevant laws of each country. - Items such as food, plants and animals, herbal medicines, dried or dried fish, and pharmaceuticals are subject to broad interpretation, and customs clearance is determined by the country in question. Therefore, even if received by the post office, they may be returned or disposed of due to customs refusal. (In this case, the post office is not liable for damages.) Items that, due to the nature of their contents or packaging, may pose a risk to employees or contaminate or damage other mail or postal equipment. Valuables such as coins, banknotes, legal tender or various negotiable instruments payable to bearer, traveler's checks, processed or unprocessed platinum, gold, silver, precious stones, and jewelry.
Food (Not insured, EMS Premium shipping not available)
- Please be careful as there are many cases where food items are held up at customs and rejected. o Food items cannot be compensated for spoilage of their contents (not covered by insurance). - Even if the contents are spoiled due to delayed delivery, only the postage incurred for the delay will be compensated. - Delivery delays due to customs delays are excluded from postage compensation. o Food containing liquids such as kimchi, herbal medicine, fish sauce, and soybean paste may be damaged or spoiled during transportation or delivery due to poor packaging. If the contents are damaged and cannot be repackaged, they may be disposed of without notice to the recipient. - Some countries, such as the United States, notify the recipient after disposal. - Fermented foods may be disposed of due to bad odor at the customs of the other country if they spoil or are damaged due to changes in temperature and pressure during transportation. Please pack in layers with sufficient cushioning to prevent the contents from leaking. Please note: - Packaging method: Kimchi vinyl > Metal packaging container (can) filled 70% full > Final packaging in an EMS box (Styrofoam boxes cannot be used) o. We recommend shipping important items such as documents and books separately, as enclosed items may also be discarded or contaminated during customs clearance.
Study Abroad/Commercial/Shipping Documents (Quotes, Contracts, etc.)
- Compensation for indirect losses due to non-delivery is not possible. We recommend using EMS Premium for faster delivery. o. Study Abroad documents will be delivered to the school's Mail Room.
Customs Clearance Service Not Available
- If the item is held in customs (including documents), the recipient in the relevant country must personally clear customs. - Compensation for delays in delivery due to customs clearance is not available. o EMS Premium offers customs clearance service. Please contact 1588-5027 for inquiries.
Electronics (Not Insured)
- Electronic products (especially mobile devices such as cell phones, computers, and laptops) can be damaged or malfunction even with minor impacts, so acceptance is restricted. o If shipping is unavoidable, please pack them securely, both inside and out.
Other (Common)
- Export confirmation (computer registration) is not possible after international mail is loaded onto an aircraft. o Please note that if you use food packaging boxes (agricultural products boxes with pictures of apples, pears, sweet potatoes, etc.) to package and ship your package, customs clearance may be delayed due to suspicion of agricultural products. o Implementation of the obligation to provide customs information in advance for international mail items including goods (as of January 1, 2021)
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