South Korea duty free

The following goods may be imported into South Korea by travellers aged 19 and over without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes/ e-cigarettes/ 20 ml liquid nicotine.
• 2 bottles of alcohol (total volume up to 2L and a max value of 400 US$).
• 100ml of perfume.
• Goods to the value of US$800.

Prohibited Imports

Prohibited and restricted goods include weapons, food (small quantities allowed, but you must declare it), counterfeit goods and money, publications infringing upon the constitution and public peace, narcotics and endangered species.

Prohibited Exports

The export of counterfeit goods is taken very seriously and can be subject to a prison sentence.