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Quarantine

Quarantine

Food

Work Process
Goods without import history

  • Preliminary review of documents and other check-lists before import

    STEP1

  • Import

    STEP2

  • Physical Check of the actual goods

    STEP3

  • Manufacture korean label

    STEP4

  • Supplementary works with korean labeling

    STEP5

  • Report to the liable agency (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety)

    STEP6

  • Sampling by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

    STEP7

  • Request for an inspection/testing

    STEP8

  • Determine whether the goods are proper or no

    STEP9

  • Proceed customs clearance

    STEP10
Goods with import history

  • Import

    STEP1

  • Report to the liable agency (Ministry of Food andDrug Safety)

    STEP2

  • Selective Inspection (by document screening, random system, or directions for detailed inspection)

    STEP3

  • Determine whether the goods are proper or not

    STEP4

  • Proceed customs clearance

    STEP5
Required Documents and Check-list
  • Shipping documents (BL, INVOICE, PL)
  • Composition Table (100% base)
  • Manufacturing Process Chart
  • Manufacturer code
  • Nutritional information (if applicable only)
  • Sample products
    (can be replaced with product photos)
  • Attachment status and contents of Korean labeling
  • Import and sale business of imported food, etc.
Precautions
  • Depending on the type of food, there are raw materials or ingredients that are restricted or impossible to use, so it is essential to review them before importing.

Apparatus and Containers

Work Process
Goods without import history

  • Preliminary review of documents and other check-lists before import

    STEP1

  • Import

    STEP2

  • Physical Check of the actual goods

    STEP3

  • Manufacture korean label

    STEP4

  • Supplementary works with korean labeling

    STEP5

  • Report to the liable agency (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety)

    STEP6

  • Sampling by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

    STEP7

  • Request for an inspection/testing

    STEP8

  • Determine whether the goods are proper or no

    STEP9

  • Proceed customs clearance

    STEP10
Goods with import history

  • Import

    STEP1

  • Report to the liable agency (Ministry of Food andDrug Safety)

    STEP2

  • Determine whether the goods are proper or not

    STEP3

  • Proceed customs clearance

    STEP4
Required Documents and Checklist
  • Shipping documents (BL, INVOICE, PL)
  • Composition Table (100% base)
  • Composite material products only
  • Manufacturer code
  • Nutritional information (if applicable only)
    Sample products
  • Attachment status and contents of Korean labeling
  • Import and sale business of imported food, etc.
Precautions
  • Labeling and inspection costs are different depending on the material and color of the part that comes in direct contact with food.
    Since the quantity required for detailed inspection is different, the risk that may occur during import should be minimized through sample confirmation before import.

Quarantine for Plants, Animals, and Livestock

Work Process
Goods without import history

  • Preliminary review of documents and other check-lists before import

    STEP1

  • Import

    STEP2

  • Physical Check of the actual goods

    STEP3

  • Manufacture korean label

    STEP4

  • Supplementary works with korean labeling

    STEP5

  • Report to the liable agency (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety)

    STEP6

  • Physical Check by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

    STEP7

  • Sampling and Request for an inspection are proecessed only when

    STEP8

  • Determine whether the goods are proper or no

    STEP9

  • Proceed customs clearance

    STEP10
Goods with import history

  • Preliminary review of documents and other check-lists before import

    STEP1

  • Import

    STEP2

  • Physical Check of the actual goods

    STEP3

  • Report to the liable agency (Animal and Pland Quarantine Agency)

    STEP4

  • Physical check of the actual goods by an inspector of the Animal and Plant

    STEP5

  • Request for an inspection (only when needed)

    STEP6

  • Determine whether the goods are proper or not

    STEP7
Required Documents and Checklist
  • Advanced Confirmation of Prohibited items and areas for importation
  • Shipping documents (BL, INVOICE, PL)
  • Original quarantine certificate from the exporting country, or an original manufacturer’s supporting documents (if applicable only)
  • Scientific name (if applicable only)
  • Processing status and type of packaging materials (only for items subject to plant quarantine)
  • Name and detailed address of manufacturer (exporter)
  • A copy of ANALYSIS (if applicable only)
  • Attachment status and contents of Korean labeling (if applicable only)
  • Documents related to SHELF LIFE (If applicable only)
  • Business License of Importer
Precautions
  • Import Prohibition and Import Requirements are designated mostly per each item (HS CODE). Therefore, import must be carried out after confirming the possibility of importation and necessary documents by preview (of the product, of scientific name, and of the usage) before importation.