What items can't be shipped internationally from Korea?
Updated
The main restricted categories are loose lithium batteries, flammable or pressurised items (perfume, aerosols, nail polish), some liquids and gels, alcohol and tobacco, food (not allowed to the US at all through our carrier), medication, weapons and replicas, cash and valuables, counterfeits, hazardous chemicals and CITES-listed species. Rules vary by destination and carrier.
Categories to check before you buy
- Batteries: loose lithium batteries are prohibited.
- Flammable and pressurised items: perfume, aerosols, nail polish.
- Liquids and gels: limits vary.
- Alcohol, tobacco and e-cigarettes.
- Food and agricultural goods: none to the US, including snacks, ramen, sauces and supplements.
- Medication.
- Weapons, including replicas.
- IDs, lottery tickets, cash and valuables.
- Counterfeit goods.
- Dry ice, hazardous chemicals and CITES/endangered species.
If a restricted item arrives
We photograph it and contact you. Return shipping is at your cost; if there is no reply within 14 days, it is disposed of. For proxy orders we screen for prohibited items before buying.
Common questions
Can I ship K-beauty skincare?
Most skincare is fine, but perfume, aerosols, nail polish and some liquids are restricted. Check each product against the list.
Can I ship Korean snacks to the US?
No. Our carrier does not accept food to the US, including snacks, ramen, sauces and supplements.