Do I have to declare medicine and baby food liquids at South Korea customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare medicine and baby food liquids 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 medicine and baby food liquids 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 medicine and baby food liquids out of South Korea?

South Korea publishes no separate rule for taking medicine and baby food liquids out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the South Korea limit for medicine and baby food liquids 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 Restricted Items FAQ. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does South Korea compare with other countries on medicine and baby food liquids?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit medicine and baby food liquids, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. South Korea is among the more permissive.

Can I bring medicine and baby food liquids to South Korea?

Official classification: Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit

Allowed

You can bring medicine and baby food liquids into South Korea without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not 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

Restricted Items FAQ Incheon International Airport Corporation

Questions about Medicine and baby food liquids in South Korea

Do I have to declare medicine and baby food liquids at South Korea customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare medicine and baby food liquids 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 medicine and baby food liquids 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 medicine and baby food liquids out of South Korea?: South Korea publishes no separate rule for taking medicine and baby food liquids out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the South Korea limit for medicine and baby food liquids 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 Restricted Items FAQ. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does South Korea compare with other countries on medicine and baby food liquids?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit medicine and baby food liquids, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. South Korea is among the more permissive.

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Quick facts

Jurisdiction: South Korea
Travel mode: Sea

Freshness

Last verified: 2026-09-19
Next review: 2026-12-17

Destination

KR South Korea

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