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Customs Advice
The importation of certain products into a country is restricted in order to protect the economy and
safety of its citizens. The restrictions may be imposed by Customs or by any other agency which has
regulatory authority.
We provide a shipping service only and Customs at the parcel's destination will determine whether any
charges are payable on your package. All duties, taxes and/or quarantine fees applied are at the
discretion of local customs or governmental organisations and are out of our control.
If the addressee refuses to pay duties/taxes, the parcel may be held, returned (if allowed by Customs)
or destroyed, and additional costs may be incurred. As per Terms and Conditions, those charges will be
billed to the sender.
Please note, no shipping costs are recoverable for parcels held or destroyed, even if shipping
protection cover has been purchased.
Majority of parcels can be delivered door to door, once it has cleared customs at destination. However,
some countries have a door to airport service only. In those countries, the recipients may have to
present themselves to either Customs or the local courier's office to take possession of their
consignment.
We advise you to verify independently, all Customs, Governmental and Quarantine regulations. These rules
can and do frequently change without prior notice or recourse.
World Customs Organisation
http://www.wcoomd.org/en/about-us/wco-members/customs-websites.aspx
Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI)
It is now a requirement that all exporters sending freight outside of the E.U must have an EORI number
if they are VAT registered.
If you have any queries regarding the EORI application process then please visit the
HMRC
website.
Documents Needed
After you have paid for a shipping service to South Korea, you will be redirected
to a page where you can download and print out the relevant shipping labels, i.e
AWB (Courier Air Waybills - barcode) - Proforma or Commercial invoice - Address label.
The above documents are standard for any international shipment.
Please note, if additional documentation is required for the import of any particular item, it is the
customer's responsibility to provide them at destination.
Restrictions
Goods travelling by 'Cargo' are subject to different restrictions to those travelling as carry-on
luggage.
A shipment to South Korea is deemed unacceptable if: it is classified as
hazardous material, dangerous goods, prohibited or restricted articles by IATA (International Air
Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) or other relevant organisation.
Many items which appear harmless in everyday use can pose danger on air transport and are consequently
forbidden for transport.
The following page displays a sampling of common prohibited and restricted goods.
http://www.rapidparcel.com/help/prohibited-items.php
Packing Advice
Your parcel must be boxed and well packaged. This will reduce the risk of damage to any item during
transit or any associated automated distribution process.
Please be aware the item is not taken by hand from collection to destination and will visit many sorted
facilities on its journey. For that reason, you need to protect the items to ensure they make it from A
to B safely.
The following packaging guidelines are recommendations to assist you in packaging your shipment:
http://www.rapidparcel.com/help/packing-advice.php
Shipment Protection
When you book a shipping service to South Korea, you will be able to choose an
appropriate level of cover for your shipment. We offer enhanced parcel protection for up to £2000
for a small additional fee.
If you do not purchase enhanced Shipment Protection, your shipment will be only covered to a maximum
value of £50 as per the limited liability set out in our
Terms & Conditions and subject to your
parcel passing minimum packaging requirements.
Please note that the declared value for customs purposes is not related to the declared value selected
for Shipment Protection. We encourage all customers to purchase shipment protection cover for loss or
damage.
FAQs
We have a detailed and comprehensive Help Section here. If you cannot find
the answer or advice you are looking for there, please use our enquiry form
If you are looking for a courier service that lists affordability and customer convenience as two of its top priorities then look no further than RapidParcel.com. Our courier comparison and booking website will give you access to the best carriers in the world for your parcel delivery to South Korea. And, because of the special relationship we have with them, we can also offer you their services at world-beating prices.
RapidParcel.com offer the best shipping rates
RapidParcel.com is designed to be a quick and simple tool for searching for the best couriers, offering the best services, at the best rates on the market. We have secured tariffs that are often only available to our customers so, whether your shipping needs are to Busan or Seoul, Gwangju or Daejeon, you can find the very best deals at RapidParcel.com.
Convenience of 33 drop-off points across the country
We understand that our customers lead busy lives and when shipping to South Korea the last thing you want to do is have to wait in at home or the office for your parcel to be collected. That is why we have 33 parcel booking and drop-off points at major railway stations and airport terminals all over the UK. Here you can drop off your items to be shipped all over the world and talk to experienced staff about any queries you may have or purchase export quality packaging materials to keep the items you’re shipping safe.
We believe in providing our customers with what they need when they need it. We know that not everyone is happy to book a carrier via the Internet; some people prefer face-to-face contact to be assured that their package is in the right hands. RapidParcel.com is the most convenient way to send your package delivery to South Korea.
To see just how affordable and convenient our service really is, all you need to do is spend a couple of moments completing our Rapid Quote form then you will be presented with all of the prices and services that our courier partners offer for you to choose from. When you think about shipping to South Korea, think RapidParcel.com.
