Prohibitions (130)
Counterfeit postage stamps.
Documents, books, printed papers, engravings or other articles contrary to public security.
Firearms, sabres, and swords for military use.
Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms.
Fresh fruits, including apples, limes, mangoes, oranges, and papayas.
Fresh vegetables, including unripe beans, rice seeds, potatoes, and walnuts with shells.
Fruit trees, including seedlings and cuttings (scions).
Live animals.
Live insects, including pet insects.
Machines and paper for making cigarettes.
Pathogens.
Salt.
Seeds of weeds. For information regarding other types of seeds, see Restrictions.
Soil or plants with soil attached.
Weights and measures.
Restrictions
Agricultural products — including fruits and vegetables (except fresh fruits and fresh vegetables, which are prohibited); herbs (including herbs for medicinal use); and grains — are required to be accompanied by an export certificate. A U.S. mailer must obtain the export certificate from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Animal products (such as antlers, bones, and feathers) are required to be accompanied by an export certificate. A U.S. mailer must obtain the export certificate from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the USDA APHIS. For more information, see 592.
Coins; paper currency; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; jewelry; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; and other valuable articles are admitted only if sent in First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Dairy and other similar products (including cheese and butter) are required to be accompanied by an export certificate. A U.S. mailer must obtain the export certificate from the United States Food and Drug Administration.
Eggs and processed egg products (including egg powder) are required to be accompanied by an Egg Products Export Certificate of Wholesomeness. A U.S. mailer must obtain the export certificate from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Lumber, including wood packing material, is required to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate. A U.S. mailer must obtain the phytosanitary certificate from the USDA APHIS.
Meat and processed meat products (including dried, fried, marinated, raw, and steamed) are required to be accompanied by a Meat Wholesomeness Certificate. A U.S. mailer must obtain the export certificate from the USDA FSIS.
Monthly or weekly journals are admitted to the extent of three copies per person and per issue; they are subject to a permit from the government if they exceed the limit of three copies.
Pet food (feed), including snacks and nutritional supplements, is required to be accompanied by an export certificate. A U.S. mailer must obtain the export certificate from the USDA APHIS.
Plants used for planting or for propagation, including seeds, seedlings, and bulbs, are required to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate. A U.S. mailer must obtain the phytosanitary certificate from the USDA APHIS.
Tobacco and ginseng may only be imported by the Korean government.
Observations
- Articles addressed for delivery in Korea should show the name of the addressee, street, district, town and province in Korea. The address should be shown also in Korean characters, if known.
- Service is available only to the provinces comprising the Republic of Korea, i.e., provinces south of the 38th parallel of latitude.
- The following is a list of the provinces comprising the Republic of Korea:
- The provinces marked with the asterisk (*) are divided by the 38th parallel of latitude, and it is the responsibility of the mailers to determine that the post offices to which their parcels are addressed are located south of the 38th parallel. Mail addressed to offices north of the 38th parallel will not be forwarded to destination but will be treated as undeliverable.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide, for information about areas served in the destination country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed must be large enough to completely contain the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings. The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is $2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG document reconstruction insurance and non–document insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 18
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise shipments only
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance coverage. |
Customs Forms Required (123)
Articles Admitted | Required Customs
Form/Endorsement |
Business documents, computer data, shipping documents, check clearances, and commercial papers. | PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS. |
Merchandise samples without commercial value, microfiche, and magnetic tapes. | PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). |
Merchandise, advertising materials, and all articles subject to customs duty. | PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Identify contents completely and state whether import license, if required, is attached. |
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is required because customs information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
- Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to the Republic of Korea.
- Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is available to the Republic of Korea.
Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost
Country Code: KR
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 18
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is 20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only (see for markings)
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage. |
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 3
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 18
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 3
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items. Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items or First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed (minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $41.42
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
