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🇰🇷 South Korea Import Tariff: HS 2805.40

Mercury

MFN Tariff Rate5.1%
FTA Rate (KICEPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.2%
Savings: 3.9 percentage points
HS Code2805.40
ProductMercury
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇰🇷 South Korea

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 2805.40 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.4%0.1%CECA
🇦🇪 UAE1.2%——
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.6%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.6%1%UK-SACUM
🇦🇺 Australia2.7%0.6%RCEP/SAFTA
🇹🇼 Taiwan3.3%——
🇺🇸 United States3.8%0.1%US-Japan Trade Agreement
🇻🇳 Vietnam3.8%0.1%RCEP
🇨🇦 Canada3.9%0.5%USMCA
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)4%——
🇯🇵 Japan4.2%1.5%JVEPA/RCEP
🇿🇦 South Africa4.3%0.2%UK-SACUM
🇰🇷 South Korea(current)5.1%1.2%KICEPA
🇹🇭 Thailand5.3%1.2%ASEAN-India FTA
🇹🇷 Turkey5.6%2.7%EU-Turkey Customs Union
🇲🇽 Mexico5.8%1.9%EU-Mexico FTA
China7%3.4%RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia7.4%1%RCEP
🇧🇷 Brazil10.2%3.4%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India10.6%——

Import Documents for South Korea

Typical documents required when importing HS 2805.40 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

⚠️TSCA Import CertificationRequired
⚠️Safety Data Sheet (SDS)Required
📋EPA NotificationMay apply

Related HS Codes in South Korea

28.01Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine2801.10Chlorine2801.20Iodine2801.30Fluorine; bromine28.02Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulph2802.00Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulph

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 2805.40 in South Korea?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Mercury (HS 2805.40) into South Korea is 5.1%. Under the KICEPA, a preferential rate of 1.2% may apply.
Does South Korea have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 2805.40?
Yes. Under the KICEPA, the tariff may be reduced from 5.1% to 1.2%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 2805.40?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.4% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 2805.40 into South Korea?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of South Korea before making business decisions.