FTA Duty Saver – Korea FTA Rates & Rules of Origin (Free)

FTA Duty Saver – Korea FTA Rates & Rules of Origin

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Check which free trade agreement covers your export from Korea, how much duty it can save and how to prove origin. Free, private – runs in your browser.

Where are you exporting? Destination country HS code (6 digits, optional)Find code

Duty rates for your product

Shipment value (CIF) Normal (MFN) duty % FTA duty %

Shipments per year

Duty your buyer saves

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Without FTA–

With FTA–

⚖️ Rates and rules change and depend on the exact national tariff line. Kitbly's summary is a guide only – always verify the rate and origin rules with customs, the yesFTA portal or a licensed customs broker before you quote. The final HS classification is the importer’s responsibility, and the origin claim must be backed by your own records.

Korea's free trade agreements

In force dates for Korea. Pick one to see it above. Signed agreements not yet in force are shown in grey – check their status.

Rules of origin in plain words

Wholly obtained (WO)
Goods grown, mined, fished or born and raised in Korea. Only Korean material – the simplest case.
Change of tariff classification (CTC)
Imported parts must end up in a different HS chapter (CC), heading (CTH) or subheading (CTSH) after your production in Korea. Your product's rule says which level.
Regional value content (RVC)
A minimum share of the value – often 35–55 % – must come from Korea or the partner. Calculated from the FOB price minus non-originating materials, or by adding up originating costs.
Cumulation and de minimis
Materials from the partner country may count as originating (cumulation). A small share of non-qualifying material – often up to 10 % – can be tolerated (de minimis).
Direct shipment
Goods must travel directly or stay under customs control in transit countries. Keep the through bill of lading.
Keep records
Keep bills of materials, supplier declarations and cost sheets – usually for 5 years. Customs may verify origin after import.

Proof of origin checklist

Exporter and producer name and address
Importer (consignee) name and country
Goods description and HS code (6 digits)
Origin criterion used (WO, CTC, RVC …)
Invoice number and date, quantity and weight
Transport details (vessel / flight, port of loading)
Signature and date – or the issuing body's stamp

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How to use the FTA Duty Saver (Korea)

Pick the country – See the FTA and how origin is proved.
Compare the rates – MFN vs FTA rate and the saving.
Prove origin – Rules of origin and certificate checklist.

About FTA Duty Saver (Korea)

Pick the destination country and see the Korean free trade agreement that covers it, when it entered into force and how origin is proved under it (exporter's own declaration or a certificate issued by customs or the chamber). Enter the normal (MFN) duty rate and the preferential rate from the official tariff site we link for that country, plus your shipment value, and see the duty your buyer saves. For the United Kingdom both rates are loaded live from the free UK Trade Tariff. A plain-language guide explains rules of origin – wholly obtained, change of tariff classification, regional value content – and what a certificate of origin must contain. Rates and rules change: always verify with customs or the FTA portal.

Frequently asked questions

Does every product get zero duty under an FTA?

No. Many goods are duty-free, but some are cut step by step over years and sensitive goods may be excluded. Check the partner's schedule for your exact HS code.

Who proves the origin – me or the chamber?

It depends on the agreement. Some use the exporter's own origin declaration on the invoice; others need a certificate issued by Korea Customs or the chamber of commerce. The table shows which.

What if my product uses imported parts?

It can still qualify if the rules of origin for its HS code are met – for example a change of tariff heading or a minimum share of regional value. Keep your cost and supplier records.

Can I claim the FTA rate after shipping?

Often yes, the importer can claim a refund later if a valid proof of origin is provided within the deadline. Rules differ by country.

Is the FTA Duty Saver (Korea) free?

Yes, completely free with no signup and no daily limit.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

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