A reshipper is a service that allows you to order products online, mail it to an address local to the online shopping store, and then have the package forwarded to you. For example, you would buy something from Amazon.com, have it delivered to a reshipper's address, and the reshipper would then forward the package to you in South Korea.

You will almost always get the best price from Korean reshippers. These companies will rent out space from an airline (usually Korean Air or Asiana Airlines), and use the space for a bunch of packages headed to South Korea.

 

English-language reshippers, Korea

  • ohmyzip.com - California USA, Delaware USA, Japan. English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean language options on the upper-right hand side of the site.

 

Korean-language reshippers, Korea

  • zikgu.info - a price comparison of Korean reshippers, with addresses in various countries.
  • ehanex.com - California USA, New Jersey USA, Oregon USA, England, Japan, Hong Kong. Reshipping company run by Hanjin.
  • malltail.com - California USA, Delaware USA, New Jersey USA,  Germany, Japan, China.  This is one of the first Korean reshipping companies. Despite being much more expensive than any other reshipper, it is the most popular amongst foreigners.

 

Customs

  • Personal Customs Code

You will need a Personal Customs Code assigned to you by the Korean Customs Service. You will need your ARC to sign up for this, via the Customs website. You will use this number for each international shipment.

Some online guides on how to sign up for a customs code: iherb.com, jusaeyo.com.

Many reshippers still default to the 'old' system of requesting your full name, passport country, and passport number. Technically, all of this information is available through your Personal Customs Code. Prepare to be asked for a customs code after submitting passport information, or asked for passport information after submitting your customs code.

 

Customs Limit

You may want to read: General Clearance? or List Clearance? on ohmyzip.com. You can change the language of the website on the upper-right hand corner of the menu.

  • General Clearance (일반통관)

Personal-use items priced under 150 USD (price of items + shipping) are eligible for duty-free status. This counter resets every 3 days. General Clearance items include food, vitamins, medical equipment, cosmetics, and also quasi-drugs such as bandages, mouthwash, and toothpaste.

  • List Clearance (목록통관)

Other items priced under 200 USD (price of items + shipping) are eligible for duty-free status. Electronics falls under List Clearance. This counter resets every 3 days.

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