Do I have to declare other plant products at South Korea customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to South Korea customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare other plant products in South Korea?

Under 관세법 제81조제1항제1호, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under 관세법 제282조제2항, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under 관세법 제241조제5항제1호: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess; an administrative fine is imposed.

Can I post or ship other plant products to South Korea instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take other plant products out of South Korea?

South Korea publishes no separate rule for taking other plant products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the South Korea limit for other plant products apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

관세청 (Korea Customs Service) states it in 식물방역법. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “식물검역대상물품을 수입하는 자는 처음으로 도착한 수입항에서 지체 없이 식물검역기관의 장에게 신고하고 식물검역관의 검역을 받아야 한다.”

How does South Korea compare with other countries on other plant products?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit other plant products, 19 limit it and 1 let it through. South Korea is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Other plant products can I bring into South Korea?

Declare

You can bring Other plant products into South Korea, but you must declare it.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

식물방역법 Korea Ministry of Government Legislation

Questions about Other plant products in South Korea

Do I have to declare other plant products at South Korea customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to South Korea customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare other plant products in South Korea?: Under 관세법 제81조제1항제1호, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under 관세법 제282조제2항, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under 관세법 제241조제5항제1호: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess; an administrative fine is imposed.
Can I post or ship other plant products to South Korea instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take other plant products out of South Korea?: South Korea publishes no separate rule for taking other plant products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the South Korea limit for other plant products apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: 관세청 (Korea Customs Service) states it in 식물방역법. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “식물검역대상물품을 수입하는 자는 처음으로 도착한 수입항에서 지체 없이 식물검역기관의 장에게 신고하고 식물검역관의 검역을 받아야 한다.”
How does South Korea compare with other countries on other plant products?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit other plant products, 19 limit it and 1 let it through. South Korea is among the ones that set a limit.

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