Do I have to declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition at South Korea customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 6 dietary supplements and sports nutrition there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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.

Do duty-free purchases count toward the South Korea allowance for dietary supplements and sports nutrition?

Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.

Can I post or ship dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 dietary supplements and sports nutrition out of South Korea?

South Korea publishes no separate rule for taking dietary supplements and sports nutrition out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the South Korea limit for dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 입국시. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “건강기능식품 : 6병(면세통관 범위인 경우 요건확인 면제)”

How does South Korea compare with other countries on dietary supplements and sports nutrition?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit dietary supplements and sports nutrition, 5 limit it and 15 let it through. South Korea is among the more permissive.

How much Dietary supplements and sports nutrition can I bring into South Korea?

Restricted

You can bring Dietary supplements and sports nutrition into South Korea only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 800 USD

What you need to know

6 piece
Value cap: 800 USD
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

입국시 Incheon Airport Customs, Korea Customs Service

Questions about Dietary supplements and sports nutrition in South Korea

How many dietary supplements and sports nutrition can I bring into South Korea?: South Korea allows 6 dietary supplements and sports nutrition per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is capped at 800 USD in total value. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition at South Korea customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 6 dietary supplements and sports nutrition there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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.
Do duty-free purchases count toward the South Korea allowance for dietary supplements and sports nutrition?: Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.
Can I post or ship dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 dietary supplements and sports nutrition out of South Korea?: South Korea publishes no separate rule for taking dietary supplements and sports nutrition out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the South Korea limit for dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 입국시. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “건강기능식품 : 6병(면세통관 범위인 경우 요건확인 면제)”
How does South Korea compare with other countries on dietary supplements and sports nutrition?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit dietary supplements and sports nutrition, 5 limit it and 15 let it through. South Korea is among the more permissive.

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