South Korea Import Duty Rate for Fabrics & Technical Textiles
HS 5208 / 5512 · Woven fabrics of cotton or synthetic fibres
South Korea MFN Import Duty Rate
8–13%
Korea–EU/KORUS: 0%
Cotton and synthetic fabrics 8–13% MFN.
Rate varies — verify exact HS subheading at the official tariff schedule.
How duty is calculated
CIF value
Product cost + international freight + insurance
Import duty (8–13%)
Applied to CIF value. EU, UK, and most countries use CIF.
VAT (10%)
Applied to CIF value + duty. Collected at customs.
Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.
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Duty rates change. Always verify the current rate at the official tariff schedule before importing.
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