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Shipping Restrictions
Prohibited Products
“At KOREABUYING, we’re committed to ensuring safe and legal shipping practices. To help you understand what can’t be shipped, we avoid items that go against laws or need special licenses, as well as anything that might harm our equipment or team.
We’ve put together a handy list of items we can’t ship for you. While we’ve tried to cover everything, there might be a few more things that are also off-limits. We’re here to help, so if you’re unsure, just reach out!”
Controlled and Hazardous Materials
Firearms, Explosives, and Related Items
- firearms
- explosives
- ammunition
- pyrotechnic items
- airsoft replicas
Gases and Related Equipment
- gas bottles
- oxygen, helium, butane, nitrogen
- scuba tanks
- fire extinguishers
- life jackets
- chlorofluorocarbons
- gas heaters
Oxidizing Agents and Toxic Substances
- insecticides
- agricultural chemicals
- chloroform
- radioactive materials
- nuclear waste
- matches
- lighters
- coal
- ink cartridges
- items containing mercury
- cleaning liquids
- disinfectants
- fuses
- detonators
- varnish
- wax
- dissolvants
- hair dyes
- hand warmers
- bleach
- peroxides
- corrosives
- fungus killer
- lithium batteries.
Magnetic and Hazardous Objects
- magnetic materials
- generators
- electric motors
- dry ice
- asbestos
- internal combustion engines
- audio amplifiers
- speakers
Flammable Substances and Liquids
- perfumes
- lighters
- paints
- nail polish
- alcohols
- paint thinners
- varnishes
Miscellaneous Prohibited Items
- living or deceased animals
- frozen foods
- plants
- psychotropic substances
- grains
- tires
- gas tanks
- oil diffusers
- medicines
- livestock food
- pirated materials
- counterfeit money
- fiscal stamps
- official or private documents
- national treasures
- cultural property
- art objects
- precious metals
- jewelry
- coins
- banknotes
- drugs
- drugs
The de minimis value, which is the threshold for duty-free imports for packages from overseas
United States
Duty is applied for items over USD 800.
Australia
Duty and taxes apply after the first USD 1,000.
Canada
The threshold is USD 20.
Europe
The average is about USD 190, but it can vary significantly between countries.
Japan
The de minimis value is approximately USD 100.
South Korea
The threshold is around USD 150 to USD 200.
Mexico
The de minimis value is about USD 50.
Singapore
The limit is set at around USD 300 to USD 400.
De Minimis Thresholds -specific value limits set by countries for imported goods, below which no customs duties are charged