There are items that are prohibited from being taken out of the country, or items that can only be taken out of the country if certain requirements are met.
Therefore, when proceeding with a Wadiz Global Project, it is essential to check in advance for items that are prohibited or conditionally restricted from being taken out of the country.
If the relevant items are taken out of the country without permission, the maker may be liable for violations of related laws and regulations, so it is essential to check the prohibited and restricted items and precautions.
✅ Items prohibited from being taken out of the country
If you take prohibited items out of the country, it may be a violation of related laws and regulations, and in principle, the maker is responsible for any problems arising from violating this.
| Category | Main prohibited items | Reason for prohibition of return |
| Military/strategic materials | Firearms, explosives, military equipment, nuclear-related technology | Strategic Materials Management Institute permission required. North Korea exports are completely prohibited |
| Related to chemical/biological weapons | Poisons, germs, radioactive materials, germ samples, etc. | BWC/CBRN international treaty applied |
| Biological and endangered species | Wild flora and fauna, rare organisms, seeds, fertilized eggs, blood, organs, etc. | CITES (Washington Convention), genetic resource protection measures |
| Cultural properties and historical relics | Ancient books, antique art, nationally registered cultural properties, etc. | Export prohibited under the Cultural Heritage Protection Act |
| Cash and financial instruments | KRW bills, checks, securities, gold bars, etc. | Considered illegal foreign exchange transactions if the amount exceeds a certain amount |
| Defense/security equipment | Wiretapping devices, military satellite communication equipment, CCTV encryption technology, etc. | Export prohibited for national security purposes |
| Narcotics and psychotropic substances | Marijuana, ecstasy, fentanyl, LSD, etc. | Subject to criminal punishment for violating the Narcotics Control Act |
| Food/biological quarantine items | Live livestock, plants, crops, soil, unquarantined seeds, etc. |
Items that cannot be exported due to quarantine procedures and are virtually prohibited from being exported |
✅ Conditionally restricted items (permits, approval certificates, etc. required)
Conditionally restricted items require permission, approval, or notification from related agencies when exported in accordance with specific laws and regulations.
In the case of the following items, the maker needs to submit related documents to the Customs Service before or along with the export declaration.
| Item group | Competent authority | Documents required when taking out of the country |
| Functional cosmetics | Ministry of Food and Drug Safety | Export cosmetic product report acceptance certificate required |
In the case of the following items, please note that although South Korea does not require any special requirements or related documents when taking them out of the country, separate documents may be required according to the customs clearance procedures of the overseas supporter's country of residence.
| Item group | Precautions |
| General cosmetics | Free export is possible. However, items with high alcohol content, such as perfume, may be subject to air transport restrictions |
| Electronic devices (Wi-Fi, etc.) | KC certification exemption (strategic materials are prohibited from being taken out of the country). However, lithium battery products must be packaged for aviation safety |
| General food | Pay attention to the hygiene requirements of the exporting country |
| Health functional foods | Export itself is free. However, some countries may not be able to clear customs if the ingredients are not registered |
📌 Information on related laws and regulations and operating precautions
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The above information is a general guide provided to help makers prepare for global projects smoothly.
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Export requirements for each product group are revised from time to time and may vary depending on the nature of each product and the country of export.
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You must check with a specialized agency individually before registering the project.
- Detailed information on specific items restricted from being taken out of the country can be found at the contact information.
| Organization/Information | Details | Contact information |
| Korea Institute for Strategic Technology | Check whether it is a strategic item | https://www.keesaa.or.kr |
| Korea Customs Service Customs Clearance Portal | Check import and export requirements / HS CODE item search / International import and export consultation, etc. | UNI-PASS or ☎ 125 |
| Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, etc. |
Check product certification and approval, etc. Check the notice of "Items Subject to Import and Export Requirements" for each ministry (revised 1-2 times a year by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, etc.) |
Inquiries to each agency |