Do I have to declare dangerous dog breeds at South Korea customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare dangerous dog breeds 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 dangerous dog breeds 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 dangerous dog breeds out of South Korea?

South Korea publishes no separate rule for taking dangerous dog breeds out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the South Korea limit for dangerous dog breeds 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 동물보호법 시행령. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “법 제17조제1항에 따라 맹견수입신고를 하려는 자는 「가축전염병 예방법」 제40조에 따른 검역증명서(이하 이 조에서 “검역증명서”라 한다)를 발급받은 날부터 7일 이내에 농림축산식품부령으로 정하는 맹견수입신고서에 해당 검역증명서를 첨부하여 농림축산식품부장관에게 제출(동물정보시스템을 통한 제출을 포함한다)해야 한다.”

How does South Korea compare with other countries on dangerous dog breeds?

Of the 17 countries covered here, 9 prohibit dangerous dog breeds, 7 limit it and 1 let it through. South Korea is among the strictest.

How much Dangerous dog breeds can I bring into South Korea?

Declare

You can bring Dangerous dog breeds 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

동물보호법 시행령 Ministry of Government Legislation, Republic of Korea

Questions about Dangerous dog breeds in South Korea

Do I have to declare dangerous dog breeds at South Korea customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to South Korea customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare dangerous dog breeds 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 dangerous dog breeds 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 dangerous dog breeds out of South Korea?: South Korea publishes no separate rule for taking dangerous dog breeds out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the South Korea limit for dangerous dog breeds 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 동물보호법 시행령. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “법 제17조제1항에 따라 맹견수입신고를 하려는 자는 「가축전염병 예방법」 제40조에 따른 검역증명서(이하 이 조에서 “검역증명서”라 한다)를 발급받은 날부터 7일 이내에 농림축산식품부령으로 정하는 맹견수입신고서에 해당 검역증명서를 첨부하여 농림축산식품부장관에게 제출(동물정보시스템을 통한 제출을 포함한다)해야 한다.”
How does South Korea compare with other countries on dangerous dog breeds?: Of the 17 countries covered here, 9 prohibit dangerous dog breeds, 7 limit it and 1 let it through. South Korea is among the strictest.

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