HS 0904.11Agriculture · South Korea

HS Code for Black Pepper - Import into South Korea

Duty and tax snapshot for importing agriculture (HS 0904.11) into South Korea. Typical MFN duty ~0%, 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

10.0%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 30,000 FOB parcel of agriculture (HS 0904.11) shipped to South Korea.

FOB valueUSD 30,000

Origin chargesUSD 450

FreightUSD 2,400

InsuranceUSD 150

CIFUSD 33,000

Import duty @ 0%USD 0

VAT @ 10%USD 3,300

Destination inlandUSD 600

Landed cost ≈ USD 36,900

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

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
0904.11	Pepper of genus Piper, neither crushed nor ground
0904.12	Pepper of genus Piper, crushed or ground
0904.21	Fruits of genus Capsicum/Pimenta, dried, whole

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 agriculture (HS 0904.11) into South Korea?

South Korea applies an MFN duty of about 0% on HS chapter 0904.11 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 agriculture 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 30,000 FOB shipment of agriculture into South Korea?

On a USD 30,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 33,000. Applying 0% duty and 10% VAT brings total taxes to about USD 3,300 (~10.0% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 36,900.

Which HS code should I use for agriculture in South Korea?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 0904.11 (Pepper of genus Piper, neither crushed nor ground). 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 agriculture 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 0904.11?

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.