Calculate tariffs, duties, and landed costs for imports from South Korea to the United States. Current 0-8% tariff rates with our free calculator.
The KORUS FTA significantly reduces tariffs on Korean goods. Most products pay only ~30% of the standard MFN rate.
Trade agreements can significantly reduce tariff rates. Check specific product categories for applicable rates.
Enter your product details to see the exact tariff impact.
| HTS Code | Product Category | Tariff Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8517.12 | Smartphones and cellular phones | 1.5% |
| 8471.30 | Portable automatic data processing machines, weighing not more than <il>10 kg</il>, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | 0.0% |
| 6109.10 | Of cotton | 5.0% |
| 6403.99 | Footwear made on a base or platform of wood | 2.4% |
| 9503.00 | Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dollsʼ carriages; dolls, other toys; reduced-scale (“scaleˮ) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof | 0.0% |
| 8516.71 | Coffee or tea makers | 1.1% |
| 9401.61 | Upholstered: | 0.0% |
| 3304.99 | Petroleum jelly put up for retail sale | 0.0% |
| 4202.22 | Other | 2.2% |
| 8708.99 | Other | 0.0% |
| 8518.30 | Line telephone handsets | 0.0% |
| 9506.91 | Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics; parts and accessories thereof | 1.4% |
| 8541.40 | Solar panels | 1.5% |
| 7323.93 | Of stainless steel | 0.6% |
| 8467.21 | Drills of all kinds | 0.5% |
Tariff rates for South Korea imports vary by product category (HTS code). Rates range from 0-8%. Use our calculator above to find the exact rate for your specific product.
Yes, most goods imported from South Korea into the USA are subject to tariffs. The rate depends on the product's HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification. Some products may be exempt or face reduced rates under trade agreements.
Landed cost = Product Cost + Shipping + Tariff Amount + Fees. The tariff amount is calculated as Product Cost x Tariff Rate. Use our free calculator to get an instant landed cost estimate for your South Korea imports.
KORUS FTA (US-Korea Free Trade Agreement)
The top import categories from South Korea include: Vehicles, Semiconductors, Machinery, Steel, Plastics. Each category has different tariff rates based on its HTS code classification.
Potential ways to reduce tariff costs include: qualifying for trade agreement preferential rates, using Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), exploring tariff engineering (modifying products to qualify for lower-rate HTS codes), or sourcing from countries with lower tariff rates.
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