How much does it cost to send a parcel from India to South Korea?

ShipKorea.in offers transparent per-kg DDP rates: ₹749/kg (0.5–2 kg), ₹699/kg (3–5 kg), ₹659/kg (6–10 kg), ₹629/kg (11–20 kg) and ₹609/kg (21 kg+). All rates include free doorstep pickup, Korean import duty and door delivery — nothing extra for the recipient.

How long does India-to-Korea courier take?

Door-to-door delivery is typically 5–8 business days, and as fast as 5 days to Seoul, Incheon, Busan, Daegu and Daejeon.

Which is the best courier from India to South Korea?

ShipKorea.in is the specialist India→South Korea courier: free doorstep pickup from every Indian PIN code, duty-paid (DDP) delivery, transparent per-kg pricing from ₹609/kg, 5–8 day door-to-door transit, in-house customs clearance on both sides, and live tracking with WhatsApp support. It is typically cheaper and faster than EMS/India Post and less expensive than DHL/FedEx/UPS for parcels 0.5–30 kg.

What is DDP shipping and why does it matter?

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means the sender pre-pays Korean import duty and 10% VAT so the recipient owes nothing on delivery. ShipKorea.in ships DDP by default; EMS/India Post ships DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid), which surprises the recipient with a duty bill at the door.

Do you pick up from my city in India?

Yes. ShipKorea.in picks up from every Indian PIN code at no cost — Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kochi and every North-East hub including Guwahati.

Which Korean cities do you deliver to?

We deliver to every South Korean postal code — Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju, Ulsan, Suwon, Sejong, Cheongju, Jeonju, Changwon, Pohang and Jeju Island.

Can I send food, cosmetics or K-pop merch from India to Korea?

Yes — factory-sealed food (mithai, snacks, spices, tea), sealed retail cosmetics, and K-pop merchandise (photocards, albums, lightsticks) are all commonly shipped and cleared without issue. Homemade/perishable food, alcohol, aerosols and loose lithium batteries are prohibited.

How do I track my ShipKorea.in shipment?

Every booking receives a tracking ID (format: SK########). Enter it at https://www.shipkorea.in/track to see live status from pickup in India through Korean import customs to final door delivery.

Do you also ship from South Korea back to India?

Yes, Korea→India shipping is available on a quote basis. Contact us on WhatsApp with items and destination in India for a custom quote.

How do I book a courier from India to South Korea?

Three ways: (1) Use the instant Get Quote calculator on any page, enter weight + destination → click 'Book Free Pickup' → fill sender/receiver details → done in 60 seconds. (2) WhatsApp us at +91 78003 20078 with weight, pickup address and Korean destination — we book on your behalf. (3) Call +91 78003 20078 (Mon–Sat, 09:00–20:00 IST). You'll get an SK######### tracking ID immediately.

How fast can you pick up my parcel?

In metro cities (Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune) — same day if booked before 11:00 IST, otherwise next business day. In tier-2/3 cities — 24 to 48 hours. In North East and remote PIN codes — 48 to 72 hours. Pickup is 100% free anywhere in India.

Do I need to be at home during pickup?

Yes, an adult (18+) needs to be present to sign the pickup manifest and hand over ID copy (KYC). If you can't be home, you can nominate any family member, colleague or neighbour — just tell us in advance.

Do you have a mobile app?

Not yet — but the website is fully mobile-optimised, WhatsApp works for booking/tracking, and every SK######### tracking link updates in real time so a browser tab is all you need.

Can I book multiple parcels in one go?

Yes. Book each with the same pickup address and we'll consolidate pickup into one visit. For 3+ parcels, use our commercial-shipping form or WhatsApp us for a bulk discount (usually 5–15% off list rates).

Do I need to create an account?

No — you can book as a guest. But creating a free account (Google sign-in, 10 seconds) unlocks: dashboard with all your bookings, one-click cancellation before pickup, one-click re-booking, saved sender + receiver addresses, and downloadable invoices.

What are India to South Korea courier charges per kg?

All-inclusive DDP rates: ₹749/kg (0.5–2 kg), ₹699/kg (3–5 kg), ₹659/kg (6–10 kg), ₹629/kg (11–20 kg), and ₹609/kg (21 kg+). Every rate includes: free doorstep pickup anywhere in India, Korean import duty and VAT (DDP), in-house customs on both sides, tracking, ₹15,000 insurance, and door delivery to any Korean postal code.

What is the minimum charge?

Minimum billable weight is 500 g. So a 500 g parcel = 0.5 × ₹749 = ₹375. There is no separate 'documentation fee', 'fuel surcharge' or 'peak-season fee' — the per-kg rate is the final invoice.

How is volumetric weight calculated?

Volumetric (dimensional) weight = (Length × Width × Height in cm) ÷ 5000. You are charged on whichever is higher — actual weight or volumetric weight. Pack tight and use cartons that match your parcel to avoid volumetric penalties. Our packaging service (₹150 flat) helps you do this optimally.

Can I get a GST invoice?

Yes — every booking includes a proper GST tax invoice with our GSTIN, HSN 996813 (courier services), IGST at 18%, and your GSTIN if you provide one. B2B customers can claim full input tax credit.

Are there any hidden charges?

No. The quote you see includes: courier rate + duty paid delivery (DDP) + free pickup + insurance + tracking. The only optional add-ons are: professional packaging (₹150), higher insurance cover (₹1 per ₹1,000 declared value), and Saturday pickup outside metros (₹300).

Do you offer discounts?

Yes: (a) Students — ₹50/kg off with valid Indian or Korean college ID. (b) Regular commercial shippers — up to 15% off with a monthly volume commitment. (c) Bulk shipments (21 kg+ in one parcel) — automatic 5% discount on the already-cheapest ₹609/kg tier. WhatsApp us for a custom quote.

Do you accept payment on delivery?

Pickup is free, but the courier rate is prepaid — we invoice at pickup and collect via UPI, card, net-banking or cash before the parcel enters our export process. This is standard for international courier because Korean import duty is pre-paid by us on your behalf.

What payment methods do you accept?

UPI (all apps), credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay, Amex), net-banking (all Indian banks), Razorpay, direct bank transfer (NEFT/IMPS/RTGS), and cash for pickups under ₹15,000. Corporate customers can pay by monthly invoice on 15-day credit terms after 3 successful bookings.

How long does courier from India to South Korea take?

Standard door-to-door: 5–8 business days. As fast as 5 days for Seoul, Incheon and Busan. 6–7 days for Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju, Ulsan, Suwon. 7–8 days for Jeju Island and smaller inland cities. Customs holds add 1–2 days but our in-house Korean broker clears same-day in 90%+ of cases.

How long does Speed Post to South Korea take?

India Post Speed Post to South Korea is officially 7–14 business days but real-world experience shows 10–18 days including 2–4 day customs hold at ICN, plus 1–3 more days for the recipient to visit the post office and pay duty. ShipKorea.in is door-to-door in 5–8 days with duty pre-paid.

Can I get same-day pickup?

In Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad — yes, if booked before 11:00 IST on a weekday. Everywhere else, we schedule for the next business day. Pickup remains free regardless of urgency.

How do I track my parcel?

Enter your SK######### tracking ID at shipkorea.in/track — you'll see live status: Pickup Scheduled → Pickup Completed → Export Customs Cleared → In Transit → Import Customs (Korea) → Out for Delivery → Delivered. You also get WhatsApp updates at every milestone.

Do you notify my Korean recipient?

Yes — if you provide the recipient's mobile number and email, we send SMS + email in English (and Korean if you tick the box) at Import Customs Cleared and Out for Delivery stages, so they know when to expect the doorbell.

What if my parcel is delayed?

If we miss our 8-business-day guarantee for major Korean cities, we automatically credit ₹500 back to your original payment method within 3 business days. If the delay is over 14 days, contact us and we issue a full refund + investigation.

Do you deliver on weekends in Korea?

Yes — CJ Logistics, our Korean last-mile partner, delivers Monday to Saturday. Sunday delivery is available on request in Seoul, Incheon and Busan for an extra ₩10,000 (~₹625) — arrange via WhatsApp.

Is ShipKorea.in cheaper than India Post EMS to South Korea?

Yes, materially cheaper. Landed cost example for a 5 kg parcel: India Post EMS ≈ ₹6,350 base + ~₹1,800 Korean duty and VAT paid by recipient = ~₹8,150 landed. ShipKorea.in = ₹3,495 all-in, duty paid. That's a 57% saving, and faster (5–8 days vs 10–18 days), with free pickup vs a post-office visit.

What are India Post international courier charges to South Korea?

India Post EMS to South Korea starts around ₹1,850 for the first 500 g and scales at roughly ₹250 per additional 500 g. So 2 kg ≈ ₹3,350, 5 kg ≈ ₹6,350, 10 kg ≈ ₹11,350. Add 20–30% for Korean import duty + VAT paid by the recipient (India Post is DDU). Always verify at your local post office — India Post revises rates periodically.

Which is the best courier from India to South Korea?

For 0.5–30 kg parcels, ShipKorea.in — specialist India-Korea corridor, DDP by default, cheapest per-kg rate (from ₹609/kg), free pickup, 5–8 day door-to-door. For very large freight (>100 kg) or very heavy machinery, use dedicated air freight forwarders. For letter mail only (documents), India Post's Registered Letter is fine.

How is ShipKorea.in different from DHL or FedEx?

DHL/FedEx are global generalists with premium rates (typically 30–80% more than us for the same weight), often bill Korean duty separately (recipient hassle), and have opaque fuel/security surcharges. ShipKorea.in is a corridor specialist with one all-in per-kg rate, DDP by default, and India-Korea customs expertise you can't get from a global brand.

Why choose ShipKorea.in over EMS?

6 reasons: (1) Duty-paid — recipient pays nothing. (2) Free doorstep pickup — no post office queue. (3) 5–8 days vs 10–18 days. (4) Real-time tracking + WhatsApp updates. (5) In-house customs on BOTH sides — same-day clearance. (6) Corridor specialist — we only ship India-Korea, and it shows in support quality.

What is DDP shipping?

DDP = Delivered Duty Paid. The sender (you) pre-pays estimated Korean import duty and VAT, so your recipient signs the parcel and pays nothing. ShipKorea.in ships DDP by default. The alternative, DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid), means the recipient gets a bill at the door — awkward for gifts and often causes returned parcels.

What is the import duty in South Korea?

It depends on the HS code and declared value. Broadly: apparel and textiles 13%, cosmetics 6.5%, food 8–30% (varies by category), electronics 8% or 0% (depending on component), gifts under ₩150,000 (~₹9,000) are duty-free but pay 10% VAT. India-Korea CEPA offers concessional duty on many categories with a Certificate of Origin, which we prepare for you.

What is India-Korea CEPA and does it help me?

The India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (2010) grants concessional or zero-duty on ~11,000 tariff lines including many textiles, spices, machinery parts, chemicals and agri products. Whether it helps you depends on your HS code — we check every commercial shipment automatically and prepare the Form AI Certificate of Origin if you qualify (₹250 flat, saves 5–13% duty typically).

What if my recipient in Korea refuses to pay duty?

With DDP (our default), this can't happen — we pre-pay. If you specifically chose DDU (rare) and the recipient refuses, the parcel is held for 15 days, then returned to you at your expense (round-trip freight + return duty). Just use DDP — it's cheaper and safer.

Do I need an HS code?

For personal parcels under ₩150,000 (₹9,000) declared value — no. For commercial parcels or higher values — yes, we assign the HS code for you based on your item description. If you already have one, share it — you'll get exact duty in the quote.

Do I need to declare the value?

Yes — Korea Customs requires a declared value. Under-declaring is illegal and risks parcel seizure. For gifts, declare fair market value (what you paid or would sell it for). For commercial goods, declare the commercial invoice value.

What happens at Korean customs?

Parcels land at Incheon (ICN), enter customs bond, get HS-code checked, duty and VAT assessed (which we've pre-paid under DDP), and clear typically the same day (in-house broker) or within 24 hours. Random inspections happen on ~5% of parcels; we handle any queries on your behalf.

Can I send food to Korea from India?

Yes — sealed, factory-packed food from established brands: mithai, snacks (chips, biscuits, Haldiram's), pickles, spices, tea, coffee, honey, chocolates, dry fruits, dry lentils, protein powder. Homemade / perishable / open-packaged food is NOT allowed (Korea Customs will destroy it). Meat, dairy and raw fresh produce are prohibited.

Can I send Indian ayurvedic cosmetics or skincare?

Yes — brands like Forest Essentials, Kama Ayurveda, Biotique, Himalaya, Kama Ayurveda, Just Herbs and sealed retail products ship without issue. Homemade / batch-made oils and creams need lab-test certificate for commercial quantities but personal-use quantities (under 5 units per SKU) are fine.

Can I send K-pop merchandise or K-beauty samples?

Yes — photocards, albums, lightsticks, posters, merch, sealed sachets and full-size K-beauty products (skincare, makeup) all ship fine. This is one of our biggest categories both ways (India→Korea for K-pop resellers, Korea→India for K-beauty importers).

Can I send sarees, kurtas or traditional Indian clothing?

Yes — sarees, lehengas, kurtas, sherwanis, dupattas, jewellery (imitation and low-value real), footwear and Indian traditional wear are all popular categories. Wedding shipments to NRIs in Korea are a regular use-case; we handle 6-piece bridal sets, groomsmen kurta sets, everything.

Can I send electronics and gadgets?

Yes — phones, laptops, chargers, cables, cameras, headphones, sealed retail electronics all ship. Loose lithium batteries alone are prohibited (air-safety); batteries built into devices under 100 Wh are fine. If your device has a removable battery, remove it and let us know — we may need to airfreight it separately by sea.

Can I send medicines to Korea?

Personal-use prescription medicines (up to 90-day supply) are allowed with: (a) doctor's prescription in English, (b) original packaging with dosage/composition. Codeine, opioids, ADHD medication and some Ayurvedic formulations are heavily restricted. Ping us on WhatsApp with the medicine name and we'll confirm before you book.

Can I send alcohol from India to Korea?

No — private-consignment alcohol is prohibited for individual senders. Commercial importers with a Korea alcohol import license CAN import via ShipKorea.in with the proper permits; that's a specialised commercial route (contact us).

Can I send documents and important papers?

Yes — passports, degree certificates, academic transcripts, notarised documents, business contracts, legal papers all ship fine. Small documents-only parcels (under 500 g) still bill at the 0.5–2 kg tier (₹749/kg minimum ₹375). We recommend our packaging service (₹150) for weather-proof envelope + hard cover.

What items are strictly prohibited?

Currency and bearer bonds; live plants and seeds; live animals; meat, dairy and eggs; homemade / perishable food; alcohol (private); tobacco (private); pornographic material; weapons and replicas; ammunition; drugs and narcotics; loose lithium batteries; aerosols and flammables; radioactive materials; counterfeit goods; certain religious/political material. Full list on request.

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80+ answers to every India → Korea courier question

Getting Started

How do I book a courier from India to South Korea?

How fast can you pick up my parcel?

Do I need to be at home during pickup?

Do you have a mobile app?

Can I book multiple parcels in one go?

Do I need to create an account?

Pricing & Courier Charges

What are India to South Korea courier charges per kg?

What is the minimum charge?

How is volumetric weight calculated?

Can I get a GST invoice?

Are there any hidden charges?

Do you offer discounts?

Do you accept payment on delivery?

What payment methods do you accept?

Delivery Times & Tracking

How long does courier from India to South Korea take?

How long does Speed Post to South Korea take?

Can I get same-day pickup?

How do I track my parcel?

Do you notify my Korean recipient?

What if my parcel is delayed?

Do you deliver on weekends in Korea?

ShipKorea.in vs EMS / India Post / DHL

Is ShipKorea.in cheaper than India Post EMS to South Korea?

What are India Post international courier charges to South Korea?

Which is the best courier from India to South Korea?

How is ShipKorea.in different from DHL or FedEx?

Why choose ShipKorea.in over EMS?

Customs, DDP & Import Duty in Korea

What is DDP shipping?

What is the import duty in South Korea?

What is India-Korea CEPA and does it help me?

What if my recipient in Korea refuses to pay duty?

Do I need an HS code?

Do I need to declare the value?

What happens at Korean customs?

What You Can Send

Can I send food to Korea from India?

Can I send Indian ayurvedic cosmetics or skincare?

Can I send K-pop merchandise or K-beauty samples?

Can I send sarees, kurtas or traditional Indian clothing?

Can I send electronics and gadgets?

Can I send medicines to Korea?

Can I send alcohol from India to Korea?

Can I send documents and important papers?

What items are strictly prohibited?

Excess Luggage & Student Shipping

How do I ship excess baggage to South Korea from India?

How much cheaper is this than airline excess baggage?

When should I ship my excess luggage relative to my flight?

Can you deliver to a Korean dorm or university?

Do you offer a student discount?

Can I store my belongings in India before shipping?

Packaging & Documents Required

How should I pack my parcel for shipping to Korea?

Do you provide packaging service?

What documents do I need to send a parcel to Korea?

Why do you need the receiver's KYC?

Do I need a commercial invoice?

What size and weight limits do you accept?

Insurance, Loss & Damage

Is my parcel insured?

What if my parcel is lost or damaged?

Does insurance cover customs seizure?

What about breakage of fragile items?

Cancellation & Refunds

Can I cancel a booking?

Can I cancel after the parcel is in transit?

How do refunds work?

What is your 5-day money-back guarantee?

Korea → India Shipping & Sourcing

Do you offer duty paid delivery from South Korea to India?

What's the cost of Korea to India courier?

Can you buy Korean products for me? (Proxy shopping)

Can Korean customers buy Indian products through you? (Proxy Shopping in India)

Do you help businesses source Korean products at wholesale?

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