U.S. Shipping Prepaid Tax Calculator | Korea Post DDP Guide | PINKBOX

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23.09.2025

U.S. Shipping Prepaid Tax Calculator | Korea Post DDP Guide | PINKBOX

U.S. International Shipping Resumes — Korea Post DDP Update

Due to changes in U.S. customs regulations, Korea Post will resume international shipping to the United States starting September 22, 2025.

This update introduces the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) system, approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), allowing senders to prepay duties and fees at the time of shipment. This change reflects strengthened U.S. import policies.

✅ Shipping Methods

EMS
AIRMAIL
SAR
SEA
EMS Premium (UPS)
FedEx

DDP Policy Summary

Declared Value	HS Duty	Tariff	Fee	Who Pays
Under $100 (Gift)	None	None	$1.04	Sender
$100–$800	5%	~15%	$1.04 + 10% of duties	Sender
Over $800	Varies	Varies	None	Recipient

U.S. Recipient’s Responsibility (Over $800 or Non-DDP)

Item	Description
Customs Duty	Based on HS code and product category
Sales/Use Tax	Varies by U.S. state
Brokerage Fee	Charged by carrier or customs agent

✅ Benefits of Korea Post DDP

No surprise fees for recipients
Faster customs clearance
Transparent prepaid duties
Food items allowed
Gifts under $100 can be sent duty-free (with declaration fee)

FedEx & UPS Specifics

FedEx: Senders with a FedEx account may choose DDP or DAP (recipient pays)
UPS (EMS Premium): DDP applies under $800; over $800, recipient pays
FedEx Brokerage Fee: $14 or 2% of duties (whichever is higher)

⚠️ Important Notice:
U.S. customs and import regulations are subject to change. Always verify the latest rules before shipping.
Duty thresholds, tariff rates, and fee structures may vary depending on U.S. government policies and trade conditions.
For accurate information, refer to the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website or your carrier’s guidelines.