Import Duties from South Korea to European Union
European Union import duty rates for goods originating in South Korea. EU-Korea FTA provides preferential tariff access.
FTA Status
Active ✓
Duty basis
CIF
VAT
20%
Tariff system
EU TARIC
EU-Korea FTA
In force since 2011
0% duty on virtually all industrial goods. Automotive tariffs fully eliminated.
South Korea → European Union Trade Highlights
- →EU-Korea FTA was the EU's first FTA with an Asian country
- →Auto tariffs fully eliminated (was 10% → 0% after 5-year phase-out)
- →Electronics and chemicals also benefit from tariff elimination
- →Strong rules of origin — substantial transformation required
- →South Korea is the EU's 8th-largest trading partner
Key Products: South Korea → European Union
European Union MFN rates · CIF basis · click for full breakdown
| Product | HS Code | MFN Duty | FTA Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | 8703 | 6.5% | CETA/JEFTA: 0% | Details → |
| Automotive Parts & Components | 8708 | 3.7% | CETA/JEFTA: 0% | Details → |
| Tyres & Pneumatic Tyres | 4011 | 4.5% | — | Details → |
| Steel Flat Products | 7208–7211 | 0–4% | — | Details → |
| Electronic Components | 8534 / 8542 | 0% | — | Details → |
All European Union Duty Rates
| Smartphones & Mobile Phones | 8517.12 | 0% | Details → |
| Used & Second-Hand Cars | 8703 | 6.5% | Details → |
| Trucks & Commercial Vehicles | 8704 | 6.5% | Details → |
| Perfume & Fragrances | 3303.00 | 5.1% | Details → |
| Clothing & Apparel | 61 / 62 | 12% | Details → |
| Aluminium Profiles & Windows | 7610 | 6% | Details → |
| Laptops & Computers | 8471 | 0% | Details → |
| Solar Panels & PV Modules | 8541.40 | 0% | Details → |
| Furniture | 9403 | 3.7% | Details → |
| Footwear & Shoes | 6402–6405 | 17% | Details → |
| Motorcycles & Scooters | 8711 | 6% | Details → |
| Cosmetics & Skincare | 3304 | 1.7% | Details → |
| Food Supplements & Vitamins | 2106 / 3004 | 0–9.6% | Details → |
| Fabrics & Technical Textiles | 5208 / 5512 | 6.5–12% | Details → |
| Jewellery & Precious Metals | 7113 / 7114 | 2.5% | Details → |
How Import Duty Is Calculated
CIF value
Product cost + international freight + insurance
Import duty (tariff rate)
MFN rate applies, or preferential rate under EU-Korea FTA if rules of origin are met
VAT (20%)
Charged on CIF value + duty. Collected at customs clearance.
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Landed Cost Calculator →South Korea → Other Markets
Other Origins → European Union