✅ What is the Wadiz Overseas Shipment Project?
It refers to a method in which rewards sent from overseas are delivered and customsized directly under the name of a domestic (Korean) supporter.
Simply put, it's the same structure that supporters buy directly from overseas online malls, and it's a way for supporters to become direct importers.
- Supporters must enter their personal customs clearance code,
- The Korea Customs Service standard applies to customs clearance.
✅ How to operate overseas shipment projects
Products will be shipped and customs clearance will be processed under the individual name of overseas supporters → domestic supporters.
Therefore, supporters will be the final domestic importer of overseas goods, and can only receive them for personal use purposes.
Some items can be requested by customs for additional documents, and in this case, the manufacturer must provide the data to proceed smoothly.
Domestic certification documents are not mandatory for project submission, but delays or failures in customs clearance can lead to refunds, so it is safe to prepare documents in advance.
✅ Items not allowed to proceed with overseas shipment projects
Not all products can proceed with overseas shipment projects.
The following items are difficult to bring into Korea due to laws and customs regulations, or they cannot proceed due to the Wadiz policy.
Detailed related laws and policies can be found in the direct purchase restricted items and the Wadiz screening policy.
- medicines/drugs
- Medical devices
- herbal medicine
- Agricultural and fishery products subject to quarantine
- fresh food products
- Liquor and Tobacco
- guns, swords, and narcotics
- endangered wild animal and plant products
- Articles suspected of infringement of intellectual property rights
- pornography and adult products
- Rewards that cannot be carried out due to other Wadiz screening policies
[Detailed example of items that can/can't proceed with overseas shipment projects]
You can check the availability and precautions for each item in the table below.
- If supporters purchase the same item in large quantities, customs clearance may be rejected because it is not for personal use. (e.g. health functional foods: no more than 6 bottles per time / cosmetics: no more than 6 bottles of the same item, etc.)
- Details of the examples below and the items that can/cannot proceed with overseas shipment projects indicated in the attached file are summarized as of August 27, 2025. The regulations of the Korea Customs Service and related ministries are subject to change from time to time, so make sure to check the latest information on the official site below before proceeding with the project.
1. Overseas Shipment Project Available items
| Range | a detailed example | Standard for duty-free scope, etc |
Overseas direct customs clearance standards and precautions |
| general hygiene products | Masks (non-pharmaceutical), wet wipes, diapers, sanitary pads, sanitary gloves, kitchen detergent, laundry detergent, etc |
1. Classification of e-commerce import duty-free scope and declaration - Goods price less than $150 (US express $200): List reportable (excluding duty-free, tobacco, and location tax) - Goods price greater than $150 (US express $200) to less than $2000: Simple import declaration (taxation) - Goods price exceeding $2000: General income declaration (taxation) ※(Link) Items subject to list customs clearanceIn the case of, even if it's an express delivery from the United States, only $150 or less is tax-free 2. Mandatory verification of personal customs clearance number: Annual update
3. Mandatory insertion of prohibited re-sale phrase: If a product purchased directly from a person is resold in Korea, it is subject to sanctions (trafficking, evasion of customs duties) under the Customs Act
4. In case of exceeding the permission limit for direct purchase of self-use: It is considered commercial import and may be subject to general import declaration and taxation, and the final customs clearance will be determined by the head of the customs office |
- Small self-use customs clearance (mainly allowing about 3 months of usage) |
| a non-drug product | Pain relief patches, band-type pain relief patches, mouthwash, disinfectants, mosquito repellents, health masks, etc. (excluding over-the-counter drugs under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act) |
- No list customs clearance / Only less than $150 in total tax exemption - Small amount of self-use customs clearance is possible (mainly about 3 months of usage allowed, if exceeded, it is considered commercial and requires general import declaration and MFDS import declaration certificate to be submitted |
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| health functional food | Vitamins, omega-3, propolis, glucosamine, etc |
- Unable to customs clearance / Only under $150 in total is tax-free - Customs clearance is possible within 6 bottles of self-use (in case of excess, it is considered commercial and is converted to general import declaration) |
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| processed food | Pasta sauce, jam, honey, chocolate, biscuits, cereal, coffee mix, nut products, protein bars/powder, cans, bottles/pack juice, carbonated water, non-alcoholic beer (0.0%), energy drinks, etc |
- Unable to customs clearance / Only under $150 in total is tax-free - Purchasing small amounts for self-use, usually less than 6kg (converted to general import declaration as it is considered commercial in case of excess) |
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| Electronics (Electrical Appliances and Communication Equipment Materials) | TV, smartphone, tablet, smartwatch/band, laptop, wireless earphone, Bluetooth speaker, router, modem, IoT device, drone, wireless remote control/microphone, RFID terminal, electric rice cooker, microwave, cleaner, fan, humidifier, dryer, electric kettle, coffee machine, electric pad, toaster, battery built-in USB power drive products (humidifier, fan, lighting, etc.) |
- No list customs clearance / Only under $150 tax-free - Self-use can be recognized when purchasing one per person for each model (in case of excess, it is considered commercial and is converted to general import declaration) |
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| general cosmetics | Skin, lotion, cleanser, shampoo and conditioner (no functional marks) | - Allow up to six at a time (in case of excess, it is considered commercial and is converted to general import declaration) | |
| functional cosmetics | Whitening, wrinkle improvement, UV protection display products, hair loss prevention shampoo, placenta/steroid content products, etc |
- No list customs clearance / Only under $150 tax-free |
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| Perfume | General perfume, body mist |
- Unable to customs clearance / Only for items under $150 tax-free - Within 60ml at a time (converted to general import declaration as it is considered commercial in case of excess) |
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| Clothing, fashion miscellaneous goods, home/living, household goods, kitchen goods, toys, hobby goods, books, albums, office supplies, sports/leisure goods, etc |
Fashion/Goods: Clothing, shoes, bags, Accessories Home/Living: Bedding, Curtain, Lug, Cushion, Interior Accessories |
High-priced products are subject to tariff/add taxes on supporters (importers) so care must be taken |
2. Overseas Shipment Project non-progress item
| Range | a detailed example | Overseas direct customs clearance standards | Precautions |
| medical supplies | Cold medicine, antipyretics, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics (over-the-counter drugs) | Small amount (6 bottles) for self-use purposes can be cleared | Under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, online sales are prohibited |
| Medical devices | Thermometers, blood pressure gauges, blood glucose gauges, eye glasses for vision correction, contact lenses, etc | Small self-use customs clearance is possible | Target of Story Advertising Review (Medical Devices Act) |
| Agricultural and fishery products subject to quarantine and herbal medicine | Coffee beans, grains and seeds, powdered milk, cheese, meat, pet food, ginseng, deer antlers, environmental mushrooms, etc | Customs clearance is impossible without a quarantine certificate | No overseas direct purchase (not meeting quarantine requirements) |
| Fresh food (refrigerated/frozen) | Fruits, vegetables, salads, herbs, fresh meat (beef, pork, chicken, etc.), seafood such as fish, clams, shrimp, etc., refrigerated dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheesecake, etc.), frozen semi-cooked food (dumpling, frozen pizza, frozen cake, etc.) | Customs clearance is impossible without quarantine and hygiene certificates | No overseas direct purchase (not meeting quarantine requirements) |
| the mainstream | Wine, beer, whiskey, etc. (Alcohol 1% ↑) | You can use customs clearance under 1L of your own use, but you can't sell e-commerce direct purchase | Due to the liquor tax law and liquor-related regulations, it is impossible to proceed with overseas direct sales structure |
| cigarette | Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine liquid, market price, etc | Customs clearance is possible up to 200 pieces for self-use | According to the Wadiz screening policy, object to be rejected (hazardous items for youth) |
| guns, swords, and narcotics | firearms, knives, firecrackers, drugs, etc | a total ban on imports | Application of Customs Law, Gunpo Inspection Law, and Narcotics Control Law |
| endangered wild animal and plant products | ivory, crocodile skin, snake skin, coral ornaments, etc | Restrictions on International Conventions (CITES) | Don't bring it in |
| intellectual property infringement | fake, counterfeit, and fake luxury goods | No full customs clearance | - |
| Rewards not available due to other Wadiz policies | Rewards in violation of relevant statutes, juvenile-harmful items, gambling, securities or prepaid electronic payment means, similar investment advice, etc | - | Subject to rejection due to Wadiz screening policy |
✅ Domestic customs clearance standards and tax application for overseas shipping rewards
All rewards coming into Korea from abroad will be processed in accordance with the customs clearance standards of the Korea Customs Service.
| Sortation | based on the amount of money | Tax status | a tax imposed on |
| Out-of-U.S. → Domestic Shipment | $150 or less | X | - |
| $150 exceeded | O | 10% VAT + Tariffs | |
| US → Domestic Shipment |
$200 or less (Not more than $150 for items subject to list customs clearance) |
X | - |
| Over $200 | O | 10% VAT + Tariffs |
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If you ship domestically from outside the United States
- $150 or less: No tax
- Over $150: 10% VAT + Tariffs
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Shipment from the United States to Korea
- $200 or less: no tax
- However, for items subject to list customs clearance, less than $150
- Over $200: 10% VAT + Tariffs
- $200 or less: no tax
✅ Required customs clearance standards
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combined taxation
On the same day, if the total amount of goods customs clearance in the name of the same importer (personal customs code) exceeds the standard, it will be taxed in sum. (e.g. $120 from site A and $80 from site B, if customs clearance is carried out on the same day.)
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Estimating the price of goods
It is calculated not only by product price, but also by adding shipping cost and insurance cost. (e.g. product price $140 + shipping fee $20 → total $160 → taxable)
Therefore, even if you think that you have not exceeded the standard based on the product price, you may be subject to taxation when including shipping costs.
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Quantity limit by item
Importing the same item in large quantities is not considered for personal use and can be converted to a general import declaration.- (Example) Health functional food: Up to 6 bottles per time
- (e.g.) Cosmetics: not more than 6 items of the same item
※ Taxes are borne by the importer (supporter) when converting general income reports, so you must inform them in advance.
※ If you proceed with the delivery contract under the terms of pre-payment of government and VAT (DDP), you must notify the story that the maker will bear the tax.
※ The estimated tax amount can be found in the Korea Customs Service's overseas direct purchase estimate tax inquiry.
✅ Project Story Must Be Guided
The maker should clearly notify the following information in the story so that supporters do not understand enough and are not disadvantaged.
| Sortation | Example of a guide phrase |
| Overseas Direct Purchase Project Guide | This project will be carried out in the form of overseas direct purchase, and the product will be delivered directly to individual supporters from overseas. |
| Government/Added Tax Information |
- If you ship a reward to Korea from a country other than the United States, you will be subject to government and VAT if the reward price exceeds $150. - If you ship a reward from the United States to Korea, you will be subject to government and VAT if the reward price exceeds 200 dollars. In addition, the price of the product includes overseas transportation and insurance premiums, so there may be a difference from the actual payment amount. - If goods purchased from different sites under the same name are customs clearance together on the same day, tax may be imposed based on the total amount, so be careful. - The government and VAT are paid by the maker, and supporters can receive rewards only with the amount paid. |
| Restrictions on purchases per person (tech/home appliances, dry-air equipment, etc.) |
- (Applicable to items such as tech/home appliances, dry-dry equipment, etc.) This project is only available for purchase per person. It may be canceled if you place an overorder. -You can purchase up to six of this project per person. Overorder may be canceled or sent separately on a different date. |
| Notification of No Resale | -Rewards provided through this project are for personal use only and cannot be resold. |
| a refund/exchange/A·S policy | -Simple change of mind refund: Available within 7 days of delivery completion (shuttle shipping cost / subject to liability / warranty required) |
⚠️ Precautions for overseas shipment projects
Overseas shipment projects must comply with both domestic and foreign laws and customs regulations.
If the following actions are detected, the project may be canceled without prior notice and the manufacturer may be liable.
- Where selling products prohibited from being imported or distributed under the Act
- If the value of the goods is declared (undervalue) to the customs office
- Where customs clearance is carried out in the name of another person for the purpose of avoiding customs duties or VAT
- In the case of conducting an act illegally designated by other relevant ministries
Wadiz can share transaction information for supporter protection upon request of the relevant agency. Please follow the relevant laws and regulations for safe and transparent project operation.
※ This information only applies to Korean makers.