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- Due to the strengthening of customs clearance inspection, if prohibited or restricted items are sent, or if the customs declaration form is filled out falsely or insufficiently (if the actual contents and the contents of the declaration form do not match, or if the customs declaration form does not accurately fill out the price, quantity, weight, HS code, etc.), the item may be returned, confiscated, or destroyed without prior notice. Returns through investigation, confirmation of the cause of loss, and compensation for damages are not possible (received after the sender and approval of destruction are given).
- Notice on precautions for full implementation of EMS kimchi acceptance to the US (from 23.11.13.) - All regions of the US, excluding Alaska and Hawaii - In principle, acceptance is only accepted from the general office (including the affiliated country with the packaging center), but acceptance is also possible from the affiliated country of choice (including the handling country) - Containers are limited to metal packaging containers (cans), and an EMS sticker is attached for separate extraction o The zip code search function searches by zip code unit based on the guaranteed delivery date (front) 5 digits) - Including spaces, full zip code can be directly entered (7 digits/9 digits, 99999 99, 99999 9999) - SFO exchange office change (effective date: '22.1.15) - Changes: Zip code 936XX~961XX, 970XX~999XX, changed from SFO (San Francisco) to LAX (Los Angeles) - EMS cannot be accepted in Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan - Address change and return request cannot be made - When sending prohibited and restricted items, customs may dispose of and confiscate them without notice (accept after approval of disposal) - If zip code, apartment number, or STE# is not entered or incorrectly entered, delivery may be delayed or returned without prior notice (return may take more than 1 month) - Time-limited documents (personal information/security/notarization related, etc.) must be (address is school, apartment, dormitory, In case of government offices, proxy receipt at the mail room or office - Proof of relationship between proxy and recipient is not possible) - EMS reception of time-limited mail (study abroad documents, shipping documents (bills of lading/Shipping documents, etc.), valuable documents, urgent documents, etc.) is prohibited - Documents that may cause significant indirect damage such as urgency, delay, or loss must be received with EMS Premium. <Enforcement: '21. 2. 23.> - When going through customs, it may take up to 90 days for a notice to be sent to the recipient's address, and the recipient must directly check with customs. Detailed reasons for return, seizure, or disposal of mail by customs cannot be confirmed through an whereabouts investigation, and compensation cannot be provided. - Whereabouts investigation cannot be requested for mail bound for APO (military post office). o For mail bound for Amazon, it is recommended to check whether the local warehouse can receive EMS before sending
o You can check holiday information for each country at any time at www.epost.kr. o Please note that in some countries in the Middle East, Thursday and Friday may be national holidays.
o EMS Premium In principle, post office box address (P.O.Box) cannot be accepted (delivery confirmation is not possible in the destination country) - Available when filling out and attaching a shipping consent form (EMS Premium website data room) - As an exception, applications are only accepted in some countries in the Middle East and Africa. ※ Countries not served by EMS mailbox: China, Germany, France, UK, India, Turkey, Sweden, Malaysia, etc.
o Prohibited goods specified by the UPU (Article 19 of the UPU Convention, common for commerce and parcels) - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, obscene or immoral items - Explosive or flammable substances (spray, perfume, butane gas), radioactive substances or other dangerous substances o Items whose import or distribution is prohibited in the delivery country - Items prohibited from being imported by country vary depending on the relevant laws of each country. - Food, animals and plants, herbal medicine, hay, dried fish, medicine, etc. have a wide range of interpretations, and customs clearance is determined by the relevant country, so even if received at the post office, it may be returned or discarded due to customs clearance by the relevant country. (In this case, the post office has no obligation to compensate for damages.) o Items that may pose a risk to employees or contaminate or damage other mail or postal equipment due to the nature of the contents or packaging o Valuable items such as coins, banknotes, legal tender or various non-negotiable securities, traveler's checks, processed or unprocessed platinum, gold, silver, precious stones, gems, etc.
o Please note that there are many cases where food logistics are subject to customs clearance hold and disapproval decisions. o Food logistics cannot compensate for deterioration of contents (not covered by insurance). - Even if the contents are damaged due to delivery delay, only the postage costs due to the delay will be compensated. - Delivery delays due to customs clearance are excluded from postage compensation. o Food containing liquids such as kimchi, herbal medicine, fish sauce, soybean paste, etc. may be damaged or spoiled during transportation and delivery due to poor packaging, and if the contents are damaged and cannot be repackaged, they may be discarded without notifying the recipient. - In some countries, such as the United States, post-disposal notification is given to the recipient. - In the case of fermented foods, if they spoil or are damaged due to changes in temperature and pressure during transportation, they may be discarded by the customs office of the other country due to bad odor. Please add sufficient cushioning material and pack in layers to prevent contents from leaking. - Packaging method: Vinyl for kimchi > Fill only 70% of a metal packaging container (can) > Final packaging in an EMS packaging box (Styrofoam boxes cannot be used) o When discarded during customs transportation, the enclosed items may also be discarded or contaminated, so it is recommended that important and expensive items such as documents and books be sent separately.
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Get Started Now- Prohibited items: food, Processed meat products (ham, retort food), ramen (including soup), etc., cigarettes and tobacco products (any type), dangerous goods, lottery tickets and lottery-related advertisements, seeds, hay, cooking oil (sesame oil, olive oil, etc.), counterfeit goods, etc. -Restricted items: Medicines (Western medicine, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, etc.), health supplements, health foods (red ginseng, ginseng, etc.), non-alcoholic beverages, blood (Airfreight mode)
※ Stored at the post office for up to 15 days including the first delivery attempt. In case of attempted delivery, the recipient's effort to receive the mail is required. No compensation for damages is provided for mail returned due to the expiration of the storage period. - Delivery status: If the recipient's address is an apartment, school, company, institution, etc., delivery on their behalf is possible at the apartment office, management office, mail room, or mail receiving and distribution department. In case of residence, delivery is to the doorstep or mailbox. ※ Final delivery of mail sent to a lump-sum receiving address such as Amazon, eBay, delivery agency, or institution The sender must directly confirm receipt with the recipient. No. One delivery attempt, one redelivery upon the recipient's request. Doorstep delivery without a signature is not allowed. ※ Re-delivery request: https://tools.usps.com/redelivery.htm No. Delivery is not possible if the recipient's name is not written exactly as it appears on the address mailbox/doorplate.
-Duty-free limit: 100 USD -Customs clearance limit: Up to $2,000
[Additional information on precautions for EMS Premium acceptance (25.10.02.)] 1. Note on acceptance of medical devices, kitchenware, and pet supplies: Due to strengthened inspection by the US FDA, medical devices (including prescription glasses and lenses), kitchenware (tableware, spoons, etc.), and pet supplies may be returned at the discretion of UPS. Available 2. Customer return request notice from Monday, September 29: Due to the Canadian strike and the suspension of EMS acceptance to the US, EMS Premium volume has been concentrated, making it difficult to request a return for all EMS Premium customers, not just those to the US. * Invoice: All non-documentary items require 3 copies of an invoice. The recipient's phone number must be included on the invoice. [ Precautions when submitting documents (items that can be accepted) ] Air tickets. Annual reports. Proposals. Blueprints, brochures. Business cards. Checks. Invitations, CD-Rom/Disks containing company data. Manuals. Original photo films. Company magazines. Newspapers. Passports. Traveler's checks, visa application forms * Submit after confirmation with the EMS Premium Customer Center (T. 1588-5027). [ Precautions when submitting non-documentary items ] ※ Do not accept documents when submitting credit cards (credit cards are accepted as goods, which may cause delays in customs clearance). * Import declaration (Consumer Product Safety Improvement) Act) (effective November 12, 2008): The consignee must provide a handwritten certificate stating that the imported article, whether in bond or for consumption, complies with the rules, prohibitions, and standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). * The new certificate of conformity guidelines - Only importers can issue certificates - Private labelers and foreign manufacturers are not required to issue certificates. US manufacturers (domestic only) are required to issue certificates - Printed or electronic certificates must be provided to the CPSC within a timely manner for inspection in the US. * CPSC requires that issuers retain test records of the certificates provided for at least three years. * Shipments returned to the US or valued at more than US$10,000 must submit a Manufacturer's Affidavit to Customs. * A POA is required for shipments valued at more than $50,000. Consumer Product Safety Act (Effective from November 12, 2008) Imported products must certify in writing that they comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's regulations, prohibitions, rules, or standards. (Applies to almost all consumer products, including textiles, clothing, toys, jewelry, sporting goods, furniture, and all-terrain vehicles) - Only the importer can issue a certificate - Cargo manufactured overseas is not required, but products manufactured in the United States require a certificate - The original or electronic certificate of approval must be submitted to the Consumer Product Safety Commission before inspection - The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that test records be retained for at least three years for certification purposes. *Medical devices: For items that fall under the category of medical devices, you must confirm the following with your local customs office, and items that have not been approved by the local Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cannot be brought in. The following documents are required to prove that the medical device has received FDA approval: ① Country of origin of manufacture ② Manufacturer's exact name and address ③ Manufacturer's medical device registration number ④ Medical device product registration number ⑤ 510K (Medical device related document form)
* Cosmetics are prohibited due to FDA reinforcement * Prohibited import items: Cigarette import prohibited, items with Iranian origin
- International Sea Mail (Standard and Parcel) Acceptance Resumed (April 1, 2024) (International Business Division, March 25, 2024) - Acceptance Available: General Mail (Air, Sea), Registered Mail (Air), General Small Package (Air), Registered Small Package (Air), Parcel (Air, Sea), EMS, EMS Premium
- Delivery status: There are many cases of misdelivery as there are many cases of notices being left in the mailbox without an actual delivery attempt (recipient's effort to receive is required). In case of return It takes more than 1 month. -Address change, return request is not possible The zip code search function searches by zip code unit based on the guaranteed delivery date (first 5 digits) -You can directly input the entire zip code, including spaces (7 digits/9 digits, 99999 99, 99999 9999)
-Prohibited items: Food, processed meat products (ham, retort food), ramen (including soup), etc., cigarettes and tobacco products (any type), dangerous items, lottery and lottery-related advertisements, seeds, hay, cooking oil (sesame oil, olive oil, etc.), counterfeit goods, etc. -Restricted items: Medicines (Western medicine, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, etc.), health supplements, health foods (red ginseng, ginseng, etc.), non-alcoholic beverages, blood (Airfreight mode) -Individually vacuum-packed herbal medicine can be shipped in wooden packaging and marked as Health Drink on the invoice -Tobacco products are not allowed. Delivery is not possible in any form
- If the zip code, apartment number, or STE# is not entered or incorrectly entered, delivery may be delayed or returned without prior notice (returns may take more than 1 month). o For documents with limited time (personal information/security/notarization, etc.), if the address is a school, apartment, dormitory, or public office, you can receive them on your behalf at the mail room or office (proof of relationship between the representative and the recipient is not possible). o If the recipient's name is not identically written on the address mailbox/doorplate, delivery is not possible.
- For electronic products, the recipient must submit FCC 740 Form. - For dried ginseng, small quantities can be sent. - For alcoholic beverages, the recipient must submit a California liquor import permit to clear customs. - For items classified as medical devices, the following must be confirmed with the local customs office: country of origin of manufacture, exact name and address of the manufacturer, medical device registration number of the manufacturer, medical device product registration number, 510K (medical device) Related document format) - Duty-free limit: 100 USD - Customs clearance limit: Up to 2,000 USD
- International Sea Mail (Standard and Parcel) Acceptance Resumed (April 1, 2024) (International Business Division, March 25, 2024) - Acceptance Available: General Mail (Air, Sea), Registered Mail (Air), General Small Package (Air), Registered Small Package (Air), Parcel (Air, Sea), EMS, EMS Premium
- Delivery status: There are many cases of misdelivery as there are many cases of notices being left in the mailbox without an actual delivery attempt (recipient's effort to receive is required). In case of return It takes more than 1 month. -Address change, return request is not possible The zip code search function searches by zip code unit based on the guaranteed delivery date (first 5 digits) -You can directly input the entire zip code, including spaces (7 digits/9 digits, 99999 99, 99999 9999)
-Prohibited items: Food, processed meat products (ham, retort food), ramen (including soup), etc., cigarettes and tobacco products (any type), dangerous items, lottery and lottery-related advertisements, seeds, hay, cooking oil (sesame oil, olive oil, etc.), counterfeit goods, etc. -Restricted items: Medicines (Western medicine, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, etc.), health supplements, health foods (red ginseng, ginseng, etc.), non-alcoholic beverages, blood (Airfreight mode) -Individually vacuum-packed herbal medicine can be shipped in wooden packaging and marked as Health Drink on the invoice -Tobacco products are not allowed. Delivery is not possible in any form
- If the zip code, apartment number, or STE# is not entered or incorrectly entered, delivery may be delayed or returned without prior notice (returns may take more than 1 month). o For documents with limited time (personal information/security/notarization, etc.), if the address is a school, apartment, dormitory, or public office, you can receive them on your behalf at the mail room or office (proof of relationship between the representative and the recipient is not possible). o If the recipient's name is not identically written on the address mailbox/doorplate, delivery is not possible.
- For electronic products, the recipient must submit FCC 740 Form. - For dried ginseng, small quantities can be sent. - For alcoholic beverages, the recipient must submit a California liquor import permit to clear customs. - For items classified as medical devices, the following must be confirmed with the local customs office: country of origin of manufacture, exact name and address of the manufacturer, medical device registration number of the manufacturer, medical device product registration number, 510K (medical device) Related document format) - Duty-free limit: 100 USD - Customs clearance limit: Up to 2,000 USD
- International Sea Mail (Standard and Parcel) Acceptance Resumed (April 1, 2024) (International Business Division, March 25, 2024) - Acceptance Available: General Mail (Air, Sea), Registered Mail (Air), General Small Package (Air), Registered Small Package (Air), Parcel (Air, Sea), EMS, EMS Premium
- Delivery status: There are many cases of misdelivery as there are many cases of notices being left in the mailbox without an actual delivery attempt (recipient's effort to receive is required). In case of return It takes more than 1 month. -Address change, return request is not possible The zip code search function searches by zip code unit based on the guaranteed delivery date (first 5 digits) -You can directly input the entire zip code, including spaces (7 digits/9 digits, 99999 99, 99999 9999)
-Prohibited items: Food, processed meat products (ham, retort food), ramen (including soup), etc., cigarettes and tobacco products (any type), dangerous items, lottery and lottery-related advertisements, seeds, hay, cooking oil (sesame oil, olive oil, etc.), counterfeit goods, etc. -Restricted items: Medicines (Western medicine, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, etc.), health supplements, health foods (red ginseng, ginseng, etc.), non-alcoholic beverages, blood (Airfreight mode) -Individually vacuum-packed herbal medicine can be shipped in wooden packaging and marked as Health Drink on the invoice -Tobacco products are not allowed. Delivery is not possible in any form
- If the zip code, apartment number, or STE# is not entered or incorrectly entered, delivery may be delayed or returned without prior notice (returns may take more than 1 month). o For documents with limited time (personal information/security/notarization, etc.), if the address is a school, apartment, dormitory, or public office, you can receive them on your behalf at the mail room or office (proof of relationship between the representative and the recipient is not possible). o If the recipient's name is not identically written on the address mailbox/doorplate, delivery is not possible.
- For electronic products, the recipient must submit FCC 740 Form. - For dried ginseng, small quantities can be sent. - For alcoholic beverages, the recipient must submit a California liquor import permit to clear customs. - For items classified as medical devices, the following must be confirmed with the local customs office: country of origin of manufacture, exact name and address of the manufacturer, medical device registration number of the manufacturer, medical device product registration number, 510K (medical device) Related document format) - Duty-free limit: 100 USD - Customs clearance limit: Up to 2,000 USD
- International Sea Mail (Standard and Parcel) Acceptance Resumed (April 1, 2024) (International Business Division, March 25, 2024) - Acceptance Available: General Mail (Air, Sea), Registered Mail (Air), General Small Package (Air), Registered Small Package (Air), Parcel (Air, Sea), EMS, EMS Premium
- Delivery status: There are many cases of misdelivery as there are many cases of notices being left in the mailbox without an actual delivery attempt (recipient's effort to receive is required). In case of return It takes more than 1 month. -Address change, return request is not possible The zip code search function searches by zip code unit based on the guaranteed delivery date (first 5 digits) -You can directly input the entire zip code, including spaces (7 digits/9 digits, 99999 99, 99999 9999)
-Prohibited items: Food, processed meat products (ham, retort food), ramen (including soup), etc., cigarettes and tobacco products (any type), dangerous items, lottery and lottery-related advertisements, seeds, hay, cooking oil (sesame oil, olive oil, etc.), counterfeit goods, etc. -Restricted items: Medicines (Western medicine, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, etc.), health supplements, health foods (red ginseng, ginseng, etc.), non-alcoholic beverages, blood (Airfreight mode) -Individually vacuum-packed herbal medicine can be shipped in wooden packaging and marked as Health Drink on the invoice -Tobacco products are not allowed. Delivery is not possible in any form
- If the zip code, apartment number, or STE# is not entered or incorrectly entered, delivery may be delayed or returned without prior notice (returns may take more than 1 month). o For documents with limited time (personal information/security/notarization, etc.), if the address is a school, apartment, dormitory, or public office, you can receive them on your behalf at the mail room or office (proof of relationship between the representative and the recipient is not possible). o If the recipient's name is not identically written on the address mailbox/doorplate, delivery is not possible.
- For electronic products, the recipient must submit FCC 740 Form. - For dried ginseng, small quantities can be sent. - For alcoholic beverages, the recipient must submit a California liquor import permit to clear customs. - For items classified as medical devices, the following must be confirmed with the local customs office: country of origin of manufacture, exact name and address of the manufacturer, medical device registration number of the manufacturer, medical device product registration number, 510K (medical device) Related document format) - Duty-free limit: 100 USD - Customs clearance limit: Up to 2,000 USD
- Resumption of International Airmail (Standard, Parcel, K-Packet) Acceptance (Starting September 9) (International Business Division, Korea Post, September 8, 2022)
- Registered mail handling of mailbag delivery printouts is not possible - Address changes and return requests are not possible - K packet Light to the US: Mail for which the whereabouts cannot be traced or compensation cannot be paid
- Prohibited items: Food, processed meat products (ham, retort food), ramen (including soup), etc., cigarettes and tobacco products (regardless of type), dangerous items, lottery and lottery-related advertisements, seeds, hay, cooking oil (sesame oil, olive oil, etc.), Counterfeit goods, etc. -Restricted items: Medicines (Western medicine, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, etc.), health supplements, health foods (red ginseng, ginseng, etc.), non-alcoholic beverages, blood (Airfreight mode) -Individually vacuum-packed herbal medicines can be shipped in wooden packaging and marked as Health Drink on the invoice -Lottery tickets cannot be handled -Tobacco products cannot be shipped in any form
- If the zip code, apartment number, or STE# is not entered or entered incorrectly, delivery may be delayed or the product may be returned without prior notice (returns may take more than 1 month) o For documents with time limits (personal information/security/notarization-related, etc.), if the address is a school, apartment, dormitory, or public office, you can have the recipient pick up the documents on your behalf at the mail room or office (proof of relationship between the recipient and the proxy recipient is not possible) o If the recipient's name is not the same as the address mailbox/doorplate, delivery is not possible
- In the case of electronic products, if the recipient is FCC 740 Form must be submitted -Ginseng products can be shipped in small quantities in the case of dried ginseng -Liquor can only be cleared through customs if the recipient submits a California liquor import license -Items that fall under the category of medical devices must confirm the following with the local customs office. Country of origin, manufacturer's exact name and address, medical device registration number of the manufacturer, medical device product registration number, 510K (medical device-related document form) -Abolition of duty-free limit and implementation of customs duty prepayment for international mail bound for the US (8.31, White House Executive Order EO 14324) - Due to abolition of duty-free limit, customs duties are imposed on all international mail bound for the US (however, gifts under $100 are duty-free but incur a certain fee) - High possibility of customs hold or return if contents, country of origin, etc. are inaccurately declared - When transferring money to a bank account (cash) for customs duty prepayment, the depositor's name must be indicated in the special notes - When entering the country of origin, enter it based on the country where the product was made, not the country of shipment (in case of incorrect entry, there is a high possibility of customs hold or return in the other country due to customs errors) -Customs clearance limit: Up to $2,000
o Indirect losses due to non-delivery cannot be compensated, and we recommend using EMS Premium for faster delivery. o Study abroad documents will be delivered to the school Mail Room.
o When pending at customs, the recipient in the relevant country must directly clear customs (including documents). - No compensation is available for delivery delays due to customs clearance. o EMS Premium is available for customs clearance. Please contact 02-3700-5199 (Fedex).
o Acceptance of electronic products (especially mobile devices such as cell phones, computers, and laptops) is limited as they can be damaged or malfunction even with a slight impact. o If shipping is unavoidable, please pack it firmly inside and out.
o Export confirmation (computerized registration) is not possible after international mail is loaded onto an aircraft. o Please note that if you package and ship using food-related packaging boxes (agricultural products boxes with apples, pears, sweet potatoes, etc.), customs clearance may be delayed because they are suspected to be agricultural products. o Implementation of the obligation to provide customs clearance information in advance for international mail, including goods (as of January 1, 2021)