Weapons, explosives and dangerous goods
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narcotics and psychotropic substances | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Firearms, ammunition and controlled knives | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Printed matter, film and recorded media under content restrictions | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Banned knives and edged weapons | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Consumer fireworks | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Unmanned aircraft (drones) | Allowed | 800 USD | — | Not required |
| Counterfeit and pirated goods | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Weapons and munitions | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| CITES-protected species and products | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Obscene materials and counterfeit currency/securities | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Firearms, blades, explosives, toxic/radioactive materials and interception devices | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Narcotics, psychotropic substances, cannabis and abuse-risk medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Prohibited telecommunication equipment | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Knives | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Scissors | Allowed | 800 USD | — | Not required |
| Sharp or bladed work tools | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) | Restricted | 2.5 kilogram | — | Above allowance |
| Powders and other granular substances | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Antique and replica weapons | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Pornographic materials | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Fake notes or coins | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Buddha images, artifacts/objects, antiques | Allowed | 800 USD | — | Not required |
| Guns, bullets, explosives and equivalents | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Plants and their parts | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Living animals and carcass | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement | Allowed | 800 USD | — | Not required |
| Vehicle parts | Allowed | 800 USD | — | Not required |
| Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Knives and bladed weapons | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Knives and bladed weapons | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Goods banned by law | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Satellite phone | Allowed | 800 USD | — | Not required |
| Switchblade, gravity, ballistic and Balisong (butterfly) knives | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Unmanned aircraft / drone | Allowed | 800 USD | — | Not required |
| Pets (companion animals) | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Medicines | Restricted | 6 piece | — | Above allowance |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-20
- Customs Clearance Guide for Passengers Korea Customs Service
- 여행자 휴대품 통관 Korea Customs Service
- 총포ㆍ도검ㆍ화약류 등의 안전관리에 관한 법률 제9조(수출입의 허가 등) Korea Law Information Center (Ministry of Government Legislation) · Jan 8, 2026
- 여행자 휴대품 통관 Korea Customs Service (관세청)
- Customs Clearance Guide for Passengers Korea Customs Service
- 입국시 Incheon Airport Main Customs, Korea Customs Service
- 통합공고 Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy · Dec 24, 2025
- 입국시 Incheon Main Customs, Korea Customs Service
- 관세법 시행규칙 Ministry of Government Legislation, Republic of Korea · Jul 31, 2026
- 항공기내 반입금지 물품 국토교통부 (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport), 항공보안정보통
- 여행자 휴대품 통관 Korea Customs Service
- 식품 휴대반입 시 유의사항 Korea Customs Service
- 입국시 Incheon Airport Customs, Korea Customs Service
- 관세법 시행규칙 제48조(관세가 면제되는 여행자 휴대품 등) Korea Law Information Center · Jul 31, 2026
- 여행자 통관 Incheon Main Customs, Korea Customs Service
- 여행자 휴대품 통관 Korea Customs Service
- 여행자 및 승무원 휴대품 통관에 관한 고시 Korea Customs Service · Apr 1, 2026