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.