HS 7408Metals & Minerals · South Korea

Copper Wire Rod - HS 7408 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into South Korea

Duty and tax snapshot for importing metals & minerals (HS 7408) into South Korea. Typical MFN duty ~3%, VAT 10% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

VAT

10%

Total taxes / CIF

13.3%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 150,000 FOB parcel of metals & minerals (HS 7408) shipped to South Korea.

FOB valueUSD 150,000

Origin chargesUSD 2,250

FreightUSD 12,000

InsuranceUSD 750

CIFUSD 165,000

Import duty @ 3%USD 4,950

VAT @ 10%USD 16,995

Destination inlandUSD 3,000

Landed cost ≈ USD 189,945

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
7408.11	Copper wire, of refined copper >6mm

South Korea duty regime

MFN and preferential tariffs under KORUS FTA (USA), Korea-EU FTA, RCEP, Korea-UK FTA, Korea-ASEAN, Korea-India CEPA and Korea-China FTA.

Customs notes

· HSK: 10-digit Korean tariff code (HS 6 + 4 national digits) managed by Korea Customs Service (KCS).
· UNI-PASS is the electronic clearance system.
· Individual Consumption Tax applies to select goods (autos, jewellery, tobacco, alcohol) before VAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on metals & minerals (HS 7408) into South Korea?

South Korea applies an MFN duty of about 3% on HS chapter 7408 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (MFN and preferential tariffs under KORUS FTA (USA), Korea-EU FTA, RCEP, Korea-UK FTA, Korea-ASEAN, Korea-India CEPA and Korea-China FTA) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is VAT calculated on imports of metals & minerals in South Korea?

South Korea charges VAT at 10% on the CIF value plus duty. 10% VAT on CIF + duty + ICT

What is the landed cost of a USD 150,000 FOB shipment of metals & minerals into South Korea?

On a USD 150,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 165,000. Applying 3% duty and 10% VAT brings total taxes to about USD 21,945 (~13.3% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 189,945.

Which HS code should I use for metals & minerals in South Korea?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 7408.11 (Copper wire, of refined copper >6mm). South Korea customs then requires the full national code (8- to 10-digit national tariff line). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping metals & minerals to South Korea?

Most importers into South Korea prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and VAT to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does South Korea customs need to clear HS 7408?

HSK: 10-digit Korean tariff code (HS 6 + 4 national digits) managed by Korea Customs Service (KCS). Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.