Duty Free Allowance
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Duty-free allowance (reference)
Enter values, then press Calculate.
※ For reference. Assumes about US$800 for general goods and 2 L / US$400 for alcohol. Tobacco, perfume, length of stay, accompanying family, and updated notices are not included. Confirm actual clearance with Korea Customs.
How to use
- Enter general goods purchase amount (USD).
- If you have alcohol, enter liters and amount.
- Press Calculate to see remaining allowance and any excess.
Key concepts: reference allowance
This tool is a reference calculation assuming about US$800 for general goods and 2 L / US$400 for alcohol. Tobacco, perfume, length of stay, accompanying family, and notice revisions are not applied. Use it for a rough sense before travel; actual clearance and tax follow Korea Customs Service and the customs office.
Example
General goods US$500 and alcohol 1 L / US$200 show within the allowance. General goods US$900 shows the excess. FX and item classification are not applied—confirm official guidance for the final answer.
Related: Unit converter · VAT calculator · Discount calculator
Frequently asked questions
Does the duty-free allowance calculator match actual customs?
No. It is for reference; Korea Customs Service guidance takes priority. Rules can change.
Is alcohol included in the general allowance?
This screen treats general goods and alcohol separately. Actual rules may differ.
Can I enter KRW?
This version accepts USD only.
What about tobacco and perfume?
They are not applied. Check separate rules for those items.
If I need unit conversion?
For volume and weight see the <a href="/tools/unit-converter/">unit converter</a>; for tax see the <a href="/tools/vat/">VAT calculator</a>.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-04