由 lltx1822 Shipping Process for Automotive Wiper Parts from China to South Korea by Sea
South Korea’s automotive parts market has strict standards. Taking 50 sets of automotive wiper assemblies as an example, the sea shipping process must focus on detailed compliance and rapid response.
Products must meet KS R 1011 standards, with packaging attached with Korean and English instructions including wiper angle and rubber hardness parameters. Mark “한국 표준 인증” (Korean Standard Certified) on outer boxes, using anti-static packaging to avoid damage to electronic interfaces.
Choose daily routes from Qingdao Port to Incheon Port with a 2-day voyage, the fastest route between China and South Korea. Adopt “door-to-door” express shipping service, with the entire process from factory pickup to Korean warehouse completed within 48 hours. Sign a “timed delivery” agreement with the shipping company, with 30% freight compensation for delays.
Customs clearance documents include: commercial invoice (in Korean Won), KS certificate, China-South Korea Free Trade Agreement certificate of origin. South Korea imposes an 8% tariff, reducible to 0% through FTA. A 10% VAT is levied, which can be deducted by Korean importers. Customs inspection rate is approximately 7%, focusing on wiper cleaning efficiency and noise decibel testing. It is recommended to submit “electronic declarations” in advance through Korean logistics providers, enabling customs clearance within 2 hours. After customs clearance, entrust CJ Logistics for distribution, with Seoul area delivery including insurance, 6% lower than market average.