Sea Shipping to South Korea: Requirements for Electronic Manifest Declaration and Dangerous Goods Packaging​

Sea Shipping to South Korea: Requirements for Electronic Manifest Declaration and Dangerous Goods Packaging​

South Korean Customs implements an advance electronic manifest declaration system, requiring shipping companies to submit accurate electronic manifest information to South Korean Customs 24 hours before the ship arrives at a South Korean port, including cargo details, consignor and consignee information, ship information, etc. If the manifest information is incorrect or the declaration is delayed, it may lead to problems such as ship detention and cargo inspection. For the sea shipping of dangerous goods, South Korea requires that all dangerous goods packaging must comply with international dangerous goods regulations and relevant domestic standards in South Korea, and clearly mark dangerous goods signs, numbers, weights and other information on the packaging. At the same time, it is necessary to provide a dangerous goods packaging inspection certificate issued by an authoritative institution to prove the safety of the packaging. Shippers and shipping companies should ensure the accuracy of dangerous goods packaging and declaration information to avoid affecting the transportation of goods due to non – compliance.