Gold Jewellery → South Korea

USD 800 personal-effects allowance; declare excess

Details

Korea Customs Service applies a USD 800 personal-effects exemption to travelers. Jewellery purchased abroad above USD 800 must be declared on arrival; duty plus 10% VAT applies on the excess. Items declared on the e-Customs Declaration may be processed before arrival to expedite passage.

Quantity limit

USD 800 personal-effects allowance

Documentation required

• Customs declaration above USD 800 (paper or e-Customs)

Legal reference

Customs Act of Korea, Personal-Effects Exemption (FTA-related)

Practical advice

Use the Mobile Passenger Customs Declaration app to pre-declare and pay before landing. Keep receipts; Korea actively spot-checks for undeclared gold.

Customs authority

Korea Customs Service (KCS) · https://www.customs.go.kr