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E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) 🇰🇷 South Korea

VERIFIED · 2026-05-13NOT YET GRADED

E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration

ANSWER

Can I bring E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) into South Korea?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2026-05-13

E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration

DOCUMENTS

  • Documentation may be required

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

customs.go.kr
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Full details

E-liquid is subject to the same country-level restrictions as vaping devices. Countries that ban vaping products (Thailand, Singapore, India, Australia for non-prescription nicotine, etc.) also prohibit e-liquids. The EU limits nicotine concentration

QUANTITY CHECK

cigarettes

Duty-free allowance per adult: alcohol up to 2 bottles (total max 2L, value up to USD $400), 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco (must be 19+), perfume up to 60ml, and general goods with total value not exceeding USD $800 (KRW equivalent). Alcohol and tobacco count separately from the USD $800 goods allowance.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry in carry-on with 100ml liquid limit per container. Declare commercial quantities; some destinations require destination certification.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-05-13

RULE DETAILS

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

  • Documentation may be required

AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in South Korea. Whether you can carry e-cigarette liquid (vape juice) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

IATA DANGEROUS GOODS

E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage rules apply on top of any destination regulation.

Related rules

E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) rules in other countries

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