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Customs Clearance Procedures for Overseas Purchases

Customs clearance procedures for Overseas Purchases(e-commerce)

Definition

  • Transactions conducted by electronic commerce according to Subparagraph, Article 2 of the Framework Act on Electronic Commerce (Article 2 of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc.)
  • Generally, electronic commerce means making an electronic order in the online shopping mall or website and receiving the parcel service purchases.
  • Definition Express cargo service or Express Mail Service (EMS) is usually used for fast delivery and easy tracking of goods.

Transaction types

  • Direct delivery: Ordering and paying directly on an overseas shopping website and receiving goods directly
  • Delivery service: Ordering and making payments directly on the overseas shopping website. A delivery company receives the ordered goods at the local warehouse and delivers the product to the customer
  • Forwarding service: Delegating to the agency all the procedures from purchase to delivery by paying the price of goods, distribution cost, commission, etc.

Import clearance Procedures

  • Procedures for customs clearance of electronic commerce goods are decided by transportation means.
    • If an express cargo company transports and takes in the goods, the customs clearance procedure for express cargo shall be applied.
    • If the goods are taken in through the post office, the customs clearance procedure for postal items shall be applied.
    • If a general transportation company transports and takes in the goods, the general import clearance procedures shall be applied.