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Purchasing goods
from South Korea
We help purchase your chosen product from a seller in South Korea. The regional version matters for devices, compatibility is checked for parts, and ingredients and shelf life are clarified for cosmetics; order terms and delivery are agreed before payment.
You choose the product; we manage the transaction with the seller
Purchasing works for a single item, a sample or a business batch when you need a clear process for buying from an overseas seller. You do not need to gather every document in advance: start with a link or product description.
A standard purchase includes one seller, up to 10 agreed items and one planned shipment. For a different scope, we agree the work, full price and timeframe in advance.
Review the order before payment
We clarify the product, availability, seller terms, invoice and whether the purchase can be delivered to the chosen address. If the scenario does not work, we tell you before payment.
Agree the invoice and payment
We agree the invoice and payment to the seller, stay in contact about the order and provide status updates. In a standard purchase, payment of the same invoice is already included in the fee.
You choose the product and budget
You choose the model, quantity and purchasing terms and set the budget. Before payment, we show the estimate and agree what OZTA will handle.
Agree additional work in advance
If you need supplier sourcing, quality checks, samples, transport, storage or clearance, we first agree the work, price and terms.
Where to find goods in South Korea
Korean electronics require the model and regional version, while cosmetics require ingredients and shelf life. Automotive parts are selected using a product code or VIN. Send the seller link and receiving address.
We check the platform link, supplier contact or specification; availability, payment and terms depend on the specific item and route.
- Electronics: we check the model, regional version and included items
- K-beauty: we check ingredients, shelf life and documents
- Automotive parts: compatibility, product code or VIN required
- We confirm quality and authenticity within the agreed quality control scope
Coupang
Using your Coupang link, we check the seller, model, stock, condition, payment, returns, documents and delivery options to the destination country.
- Link and product listing
- Local delivery terms
- Seller and condition
Gmarket / 11st
Using your Gmarket or 11st link, we check the seller, model, stock, condition, payment, returns, documents and delivery options to the destination country.
- Composition and specifications
- Price and seller's terms
- Authenticity and documents
Naver Shopping
Using your Naver Shopping link, we check the specific store, seller, stock, specifications, payment, returns, documents and route.
- Link and store
- Price and order contents
- Special categories and restrictions
Order data for a purchase from South Korea
For your initial enquiry, a product link or description, quantity and destination city are sufficient. If specifications or documents are needed, we will help obtain them from the seller.
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Link, platform, contact or product specification, model, size, shade, condition and quantity.
Destination
Destination country and city, private individual or business, purpose and end use.
Can it be purchased and delivered?
Seller, availability, authenticity, origin, regional version, documents and route restrictions.
Next steps
Price before payment
The calculation separately shows goods, delivery to the first warehouse, OZTA's fee and onward costs. Purchasing begins after price and terms are agreed.
Purchasing and dispatch
We will agree payment, product inspection, packaging and delivery. We will keep you updated on the order; you will receive the cancellation, returns and claims terms before payment.
What to send for an estimate
Cosmetics, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, batteries, chemicals, electronics, automotive goods, branded goods, collectibles, digital goods and fragile items require a separate review of eligibility, authenticity, documents and transport.
- Coupang/Gmarket/11st/Naver link, contact or supplier
- Model, size, shade, composition, condition, origin
- Quantity: one item, sample or consignment; budget if set
- Country, city, recipient type and end use
All data for calculation
- Photos/videos, quality control, authenticity, regional version and contents, if already known
- Invoice, transport documents and permits as required
- Cosmetics, food, batteries, electronics, automotive, branded, collectible, digital and fragile goods
How to calculate the purchase-on-behalf fee
We use the agreed goods price from the seller and apply the rate from the table. Delivery is not part of the fee calculation.
Rate by product price
Minimum OZTA purchasing fee: $20
- Less than $1,000
- 10%
- From $1,000, but less than $5,000
- 9%
- From $5,000, but less than $10,000
- 8%
- From $10,000, but less than $20,000
- 7%
- From $20,000
- 6%
The minimum OZTA purchasing fee is $20. For example: goods at $50 + fee of $20 = $70, excluding delivery, import costs, insurance and bank costs.
Fee calculation example
- Seller's goods price
- $2 000
- OZTA fee
- $180
- $2 000 × 9% = $180
- Goods + fee
- $2 180
This covers only the goods and fee. Seller delivery and onward freight, import charges, insurance, banking and foreign-exchange costs are separate.
What the fee includes
- One seller, up to 10 agreed items and one planned shipment.
- Checking company and payment details and purchasing terms, and agreeing the seller’s invoice.
- Payment of the seller’s invoice is already included in the fee; we do not charge a second percentage for it.
- Seller communication, order statuses and OZTA report.
What is paid separately
- Seller delivery to our warehouse and onward transport.
- Import charges, insurance and warehouse operations, when needed.
- Bank and foreign-exchange costs, and any additional work after agreement.
If additional contractor work is needed
For additional work: the provider’s price + 10% for OZTA, with a minimum OZTA coordination fee of $20 per agreed assignment. If coordination is already included in a paid package, there is no second fee. Samples and their delivery are paid separately. We do not apply this percentage to government charges, import taxes or the insurance premium.
What to check before buying from South Korea
Requirements depend on goods, platform, seller, origin, destination country and selected route.
Export and documents
We check the product code and origin, seller status, export documents and destination-country requirements; permits and certificates apply only in the relevant scenario.
Payment and returns
Before payment, we agree on the currency, channel, payment purpose, cancellation or refund terms and seller confirmations. Method availability depends on the platform, bank and route.
Availability and storage
For food, cosmetics, timber and other sensitive categories, we clarify expiry dates, storage conditions, batch, readiness for shipment and the permitted transport conditions.
Quantity and consignment
Before calculating, we clarify the minimum quantity, sample availability, production time and shipment terms with the specific seller or manufacturer.
Certification and labelling
The required permits and labelling depend on the product's composition, intended use, origin, destination country and commercial status; we record the list after checking.
Typical mistakes
We do not pay for the order until the platform, seller, specifications, origin, quantity, destination, packaging, documents, route, estimate and cancellation procedure have been checked.
What is important to know before ordering
Answers to questions about checking and purchasing products from South Korea.
How long does delivery from South Korea take?
The timeframe depends on the product, platform, seller, destination country and city, transport method, documents, packaging and cargo readiness. For large, fragile, temperature-sensitive and special goods, we check the permitted handling conditions separately; we do not promise a fixed timeframe before that.
Which Korean cosmetics are worth buying?
Cosmetics require composition, format, shelf life, batch, origin, seller and documents. We check destination-country requirements, labelling and transport conditions; purchase through a platform or distributor is confirmed for the specific item.
Can Samsung and LG equipment be purchased from Korea?
Send the link or model and specify the destination country. We will check the regional version, menu language, power supply, compatibility, warranty, seller, documents, packaging and route; purchase availability is agreed before payment.
How can I buy from Coupang?
Send the link, quantity and destination country. We will check the Coupang listing, seller, stock, condition, payment, returns, documents, local delivery, packaging and international route. Purchase availability and terms are agreed before payment.
Can I order K-pop merchandise and limited-edition goods?
For merchandise and collectibles, we check the link, seller, authenticity, completeness, stock, preorder or release date, cancellation terms and route. Purchase availability is agreed for the specific item.
How do you pay Korean suppliers?
We select the channel and currency after checking the platform, seller, documents, payment purpose, bank and route. Specify the payer's country and destination country in your request; the available method, fees and refund procedure are recorded in the agreed terms.
What duties apply to imports from South Korea?
Rates and requirements depend on the product code, origin, destination country, recipient's status and current rules. Before payment, we check which documents, restrictions and charges may apply to the specific item; we do not quote exact amounts without these details.
What cannot be imported from South Korea, or is difficult to import?
Additional review is needed for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, batteries, electronics, semiconductors, equipment, automotive goods, branded goods, collectibles, digital goods and fragile items. Restrictions and documents are determined by composition, intended use, origin and import country.
What documents are needed for imports from Korea?
Start with a product link or description, quantity and destination country. There is no need to collect a full set of documents in advance: after reviewing the order, we will explain what you and the seller need to provide for purchase, transport and import. The list depends on the product, route and whether you are buying for personal or business use.
We also source outside Korea
If the seller you need is in another country, select it from the list.
We will calculate your order
Send a link or describe the product, specify the quantity and destination. We will clarify missing details together. You will receive the estimate and purchase terms before payment.
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