Planning to ship goods from China to South Korea? This guide covers shipping options, customs procedures, costs, and timelines to help you make informed logistics decisions.
Shipping Options Overview
| Shipping Method | Transit Time | Cost | Suitable Cargo | Key Features |
| Sea Freight (FCL/LCL) | 2–7 days | Low | Bulk shipments | Frequent departures, low cost |
| Air Freight | 1–3 days | Medium | Urgent or valuable | Fast and reliable |
| Express Courier | 1–4 days | High | Small parcels | Door-to-door, fast customs |
Sea Freight from China to Korea
Sea freight is the most economical and widely used mode for China-Korea trade.
Major Ports
China: Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Dalian
South Korea: Busan, Incheon, Gwangyang
Transit Time & Frequency
Average transit time: 2–5 days
Daily or multiple weekly sailings from most ports
Container Options
FCL: 20ft, 40ft standard and high cube
LCL: cost-effective for <15 CBM
Advantages of Sea Freight
Cost-effective for large volume
Frequent weekly schedules
FCL/LCL options
Suitable for electronics, machinery, furniture
Air Freight from China to Korea
Air freight is ideal for time-sensitive and high-value cargo.
Main Airports
China: Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun
Korea: Incheon International Airport
Transit Time & Capacity
Transit time: 1–3 days
Available daily from major cities
Air Freight Benefits
Fast and reliable delivery
Secure and low damage risk
Ideal for electronics, apparel, medical goods
Express Courier Shipping
Courier services are best for documents and small urgent packages.
Recommended Couriers
DHL, FedEx, UPS, SF Express
Courier Service Advantages
Fast delivery (1–4 days)
Online tracking
DDP/DAP options available
Ideal for samples, eCommerce orders
Customs & Taxes in Korea
Required Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
Certificate of Origin (if applicable)
HS Code declaration
Korea Import Taxes
VAT: 10%
Import Duties: Based on HS code
Customs Clearance: Typically within 1–2 working days
Freight Cost Reference (2025)
Average market rates. Please contact us for live pricing.
| Shipping Method | Estimated Cost |
| LCL Sea Freight | $25 – $50 / CBM |
| FCL (20ft container) | $400 – $600 / container |
| Air Freight | $2.5 – $5 / kg |
| Express Courier | $4 – $8 / kg |
Our Services
We offer complete freight solutions from China to Korea:
Sea freight (FCL/LCL)
Air freight
Courier delivery
Customs clearance support
Warehousing and labeling
DDP/DAP solutions for Korean importers
Product inspection, consolidation
Contact Us
Let us simplify your China-Korea logistics.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.transifly.com
Free consultation available