Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Protein Powder → South Korea
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
ALLOWED
No specific restrictions for personal protein powder
Details
No specific restrictions for personal protein powder. In the reverse direction (taking protein powder out of South Korea): allowed — Protein powder and sports supplements may be exported from South Korea freely at personal-use quantities.
Quantity limit
Personal use
Leaving with this item
Protein powder and sports supplements may be exported from South Korea freely at personal-use quantities.
Practical advice
Personal-quantity protein powder clears as a food supplement. Sealed retail packaging preferred; bulk / loose powder may attract additional inspection.
Customs authority
Korea Customs Service (KCS) · https://www.customs.go.kr