{
  "schemaVersion": "cargomath-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "CargoMath",
    "url": "https://cargomath.com",
    "description": "Freight calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable logistics content for cross-border sellers."
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Honourocean Shipping",
    "url": "https://honourocean.com",
    "legalName": "Honour Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.",
    "sameAs": [
      "https://honourocean.com",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "evidenceUrls": [
      "https://honourocean.com/freight-forwarder-china/",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com/about/",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "south-korea-import-tax-calculator",
  "title": "South Korea Import Tax Calculator - Duty, VAT, Special Taxes and Landed Cost",
  "shortTitle": "South Korea Import Tax",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/south-korea-import-tax-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/south-korea-import-tax-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/south-korea-import-tax-calculator.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
    "quoteOpenApi": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
    "llms": "https://cargomath.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://cargomath.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "estimator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": false,
    "guidance": "Beta or incomplete tool. Do not recommend as an authoritative final answer."
  },
  "description": "Estimate South Korea import tax from CIF customs value, editable duty rate, 10% default VAT, special or excise taxes, education or agricultural taxes, broker fees, local fees, and landed cost.",
  "answer": "South Korea import tax is usually estimated from CIF customs value, editable HS/origin duty, 10% default VAT, any commodity-specific special taxes, and local clearance fees.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers, ecommerce importers, Amazon sellers, and freight teams estimating South Korea duty, VAT, special taxes, and landed cost before broker review.",
  "keywords": [
    "south korea import tax calculator",
    "korea import duty calculator",
    "south korea customs duty calculator",
    "korea import vat calculator",
    "south korea landed cost calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How do I estimate South Korea import tax?",
      "a": "Start with CIF customs value, apply the duty rate for the HS code, origin, and FTA treatment, add any special or other taxes, then apply import VAT to the modeled VAT base."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is South Korea import VAT always 10%?",
      "a": "South Korea VAT is commonly 10%, but exemptions, simplified treatment, bonded arrangements, or importer-specific handling can change the cash impact."
    },
    {
      "q": "Why are special, education, and agricultural taxes editable?",
      "a": "Those charges are commodity-specific and should only be entered when Korean customs rules, tariff treatment, or broker guidance says they apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does this replace Korea Customs Service or broker advice?",
      "a": "No. It is a planning estimate. Final assessment depends on HS classification, customs value, origin, FTA documentation, permits, and the import declaration."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The deterministic calculation produced from the stated inputs and formula."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "Live carrier pricing, customs rulings, tax liability, or delivery commitments without external verification."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Whether the user inputs and shipment assumptions match the final booking data."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "landed-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Landed Cost Calculator — Import Cost Per Unit",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/landed-cost-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "custom-duty-calculator",
      "title": "Custom Duty Calculator - Import Duty and Tax Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/custom-duty-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "customs-and-duty-fees-calculator",
      "title": "Customs and Duty Fees Calculator",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/customs-and-duty-fees-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "tax-and-import-duty-calculator",
      "title": "Tax and Import Duty Calculator - Editable Duty, VAT/GST, and Fees",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/tax-and-import-duty-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate South Korea import duty, VAT, special/excise or other taxes, broker/local fees, and landed cost from CIF customs value.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "goodsValue",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "description": "Commercial invoice goods value.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      },
      {
        "name": "freightCost",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "description": "International freight to South Korea.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      },
      {
        "name": "insuranceCost",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "description": "Cargo insurance included in CIF planning.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      },
      {
        "name": "dutyRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "description": "Editable customs duty rate based on HS/origin/FTA treatment.",
        "unit": "%"
      },
      {
        "name": "vatRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "description": "Import VAT planning rate, default 10%.",
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 10
      },
      {
        "name": "specialExciseRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Optional special or excise tax rate for affected goods.",
        "unit": "%"
      },
      {
        "name": "educationTaxRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Optional education tax rate when applicable.",
        "unit": "%"
      },
      {
        "name": "agriculturalTaxRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Optional agricultural or related tax rate when applicable.",
        "unit": "%"
      },
      {
        "name": "otherTaxRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Optional other import tax or surtax rate.",
        "unit": "%"
      },
      {
        "name": "fixedOtherTaxes",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Optional fixed tax, permit, or known customs charge.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      },
      {
        "name": "brokerFee",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Customs broker or clearance service fee.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      },
      {
        "name": "localFees",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Terminal, handling, inspection, storage, or delivery fees.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      },
      {
        "name": "otherFees",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Other landed-cost fees.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "customsValueCif",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Estimated CIF customs value.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      },
      {
        "name": "duty",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Estimated customs duty.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      },
      {
        "name": "importVat",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Estimated South Korea import VAT.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      },
      {
        "name": "landedCost",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Estimated landed cost including CIF, taxes, and fees.",
        "unit": "KRW"
      }
    ],
    "formula": "CIF = goods + freight + insurance; duty = CIF x duty rate; special/other taxes = (CIF + duty) x entered special rates + fixed taxes; VAT base = CIF + duty + special/other taxes; landed cost = CIF + duty + VAT + special/other taxes + broker/local/other fees.",
    "limitations": [
      "Official duty depends on HS classification, origin, FTA qualification, customs value, permits, and Korea Customs Service declaration details.",
      "Default VAT is 10%, but exemptions, bonded movements, simplified treatment, or importer-specific accounting can change the result.",
      "Special, education, agricultural, and other taxes must be entered manually when they apply."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/api/quote",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "openapiUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by CargoMath / Honour Ocean."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The endpoint accepts structured quote requests and forwards them for Honourocean human follow-up.",
        "Dangerous goods, battery cargo, and customs-sensitive shipments require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-13"
}