Key facts
- Currency
- South Korean Won (KRW)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 10%
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
South Korea charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%. South Korea uses the South Korean won (KRW).
Currency and customs tariff
South Korea uses the South Korean won (KRW).
Import VAT and other taxes in South Korea
South Korea charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for South Korea, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does South Korea use for customs?
South Korea uses the South Korean won (KRW).
What is the VAT rate on imports into South Korea?
South Korea charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for South Korea come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.