Introducing Korean shopping information.
Items that can be sent Items that cannot be sent
Items that can be sent
Items that can be sent Letters, various documents, gifts, and products can be sent up to 30kg. However, some countries such as Spain, Argentina, and Bangladesh limit the handling weight to 20kg or less. For detailed information on prohibited items by destination country, please contact the post office.
ㆍOfficial Communications
ㆍCommercial Papers
ㆍComputer Data
ㆍCheck Clearances
ㆍBusiness Samples
ㆍMagnetic Tape
ㆍMicrofilm
ㆍMerchandise (Some countries prohibit handling of these items)
Items that cannot be sent
The following items cannot be sent as international express mail.
Prohibited items as defined by UPU (general/parcel)
ㆍNarcotics, psychotropic substances, explosive, flammable or other dangerous substances, radioactive substances, obscene or immoral substances
ㆍItems prohibited from import or distribution in the delivery country
※ Food (especially kimchi), herbal medicine, plants and animals, pine mushrooms, etc.
ㆍItems that may pose a risk to employees due to the nature of the contents or packaging, or may contaminate or damage other mail or postal equipment
Other prohibited items
ㆍCoins, bank notes, coins and currency, etc., legal tender, money orders, various types of negotiable instruments payable to bearer, traveler’s checks, gold, silver and other precious metals and jewelry, credit cards, airline tickets, Eurail Pass
Items prohibited (possible) for air transport (examples)
Item
Available
Not Available
Note
Butane lighter fuel
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Diving oxygen tank, oxygen cylinder
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Camping gas
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Butane gas
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Compressed container (spray type)
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Compressed containers (metal containers with a concave bottom) are not allowed, but plastic and glass containers can be shipped.
※ Spray products (examples): insecticides, fabric deodorizers, spray patches (air patches), sun sprays, self-defense sprays, etc.
Shock absorber (Vehicle shock absorber)
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Contains high-pressure gas (nitrogen), so they are not allowed (however, hydraulic shock absorbers are allowed).
Gas cylinder
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Typically, they are built into life jackets and sewer-cleaning equipment.
Fire extinguisher
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Contains high-pressure gas (nitrogen), so they are not allowed (however, hydraulic shock absorbers are allowed).
Air bag
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Devices that generate gas through instantaneous explosions cannot be shipped.
Portable gas range, camping stove
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Possible if there is no fuel.
Lighter (disposable)
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Devices that generate gas through instantaneous explosions cannot be shipped.
Zippo lighter
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There are no restrictions if it is a gift and a finished product without fuel (Zippo lighters with fuel are not allowed).
Combat rations
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Torch, kitchen spark igniter
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Petroleum lighter
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Lighter fuel
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Oil-based paint (professional oil-based paint)
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Professional oil-based paints have a flammable, etc. dangerous goods mark (DG).
Water-based paint
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Determine whether it can be shipped after checking the MSDS (MSDS must be faxed or emailed before submitting to the International Post Logistics Center).
Adhesive bond
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General woodworking adhesives and glue sticks are allowed.
Adhesive (coating agent)/Instantaneous adhesive
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Dental adhesive
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Perfume
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Perfume contains ethyl alcohol (DG3, container class 2). No
Gasoline (petrol)
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Cooking oil
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Finished products are possible, but must be unopened
Engine oil, lubricant, machine oil
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Determine whether or not to ship after checking MSDS (MSDS must be faxed or emailed before submission to the international postal logistics center)
Shoe polish
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Nail polish
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Can be shipped if there is no dangerous goods mark (fire mark)
Remover
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Cannot be shipped due to large amount of alcohol content (however, non-alcoholic products can be shipped, but ultimately, if there is no dangerous goods mark (fire mark) it is possible)
① Cosmetic remover is possible (no acetone)
② Nail polish remover is not possible (flammability mark due to acetone).
Acetone
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Flammable liquid with a flash point of 60 degrees or less
Benzene
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Flammable hazardous material
Matches
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Water pass
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Finished product shipment possible
Coal/charcoal
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Before submission, send the MSDS to the center by email or fax and confirm receipt
Silicone material finished products are possible (silicon spoons, chopsticks, etc.)
Silicone
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Before submission, send the MSDS to the center by email or fax and confirm receipt
Silicone material finished products are possible (silicon spoons, chopsticks, etc.)
Air freshener (diffuser)
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① Spray type is not possible and check whether there is a fire mark because it contains a lot of alcohol
② Only finished products are possible and if there is a fire mark on the outside, it is not possible
③ Diffuser concentrate (raw materials for products, not finished products) is not possible
Hot pack
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Possible without quantity restrictions (However, if there is a flammable phrase on the surface of the product, it is not possible)
Print Ink (including finished products and raw materials)
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Determine whether shipment is possible after checking the MSDS
Stationery ink such as fountain pens is possible, but MSDS is required depending on the quantity
Solid fuels
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Dyes
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Finished products are possible, but if they are in a compressed container, they are not possible. For samples, submit MSDS
Black dye
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Liquid or powder, regardless
Pesticides
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Only possible if it is a finished product and there is no hazardous material mark on the container (tube-type cockroach repellent is also possible)
Agricultural chemicals
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Mercury compounds
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Bacteria
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Viruses
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Tires
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Calcium chloride
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MSDS must be attached (used as a dehumidifier material)
Desiccants (“water-drinking hippopotamuses”)
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Blood samples and biological materials
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Cannot be shipped according to the Air Dangerous Goods Transport Technical Standard UN3373 (Packaging Requirements for Biological and Infectious Materials)
→ All biological materials extracted from humans and animals, such as blood samples, DNA, and serum, are not allowed
Ashes
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Uranium
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Wet batteries
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Car batteries contain sulfuric acid
Mercury (thermometers, thermometers, etc.)
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Not allowed because they contain mercury
Hydrochloric acid
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Transformers
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Only household transformers are allowed (Actually industrial transformers are very heavy, so if you have to carry them to the post office, they should be considered household use)
Glacial acetic acid
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Firecrackers
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Pickup guns
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Toys that shoot gunpowder wrapped in paper
Ammunition, gunpowder
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Flames (signal flares), warning flares
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Fabric softeners (Pigeons)
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Aerosol-type compressed containers are not allowed (spray pigeons)
Air purifiers
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If it is a finished product, not a spray or sample, it is allowed (MSDS is required for samples)
However, products in iron containers are not allowed
Toilet bowl cleaners
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Must be a finished product, and if there is no hazardous material mark, it is allowed
Toilet bowl cleaners and detergents
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Corrosive
Canned beverages
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Finished product
Alcohol, alcohol (makgeolli, beer, soju, etc.)
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① On the market As a finished product with no signs of opening as a sales product, alcohol content of 70% or more is not allowed
② No quantity limit
TV, (computer) monitors
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Computer main body 2 units are allowed
Balls
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① Soccer, volleyball, basketball, and inflatable balls (with air inlet) are not allowed
(However, it is not allowed if the spherical shape is maintained with less than 1/3 of the air, and it is allowed if it is crushed)
② Baseball, golf, table tennis, tennis balls are allowed
Adapters
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Wastewater, sewage
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Most of the cases are sent to Japan for testing purposes, so MSDS is absolutely required
Candles
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Toners
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You can check whether it is possible to send after reviewing the MSDS (You need to confirm the MSDS by fax or email before submitting it to the International Post Logistics Center)
Saws, sickles, hoes, etc.
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Possible regardless of the length of the saw blade
Dry batteries (AA, AAA)
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Possible regardless of the quantity (However, it must be a disposable general battery)
Button cell batteries (Button Cell) Button cell batteries
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Button cell lithium batteries used in wristwatches, calculators, etc. are ① disposable and ② up to 2 products are allowed if installed in the device
③ In other words, if it is in a wristwatch, it is allowed, but if it is separated and sent alone, it is not allowed
ㆍButton cell lithium batteries are prohibited from being brought in and transported alone, but (the equipment or device) can be transported if installed inside an equipment-type device
Nickel batteries
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Nickel batteries allowed as of October 17, 2017, nickel hydrogen (NiMH), nickel cadmium (NiCd), etc. nickel batteries
① In the case of nickel batteries built into a product, if it is indicated on the outside of the product or if it is proven to be non-hazardous with attached documents#
② In the case of separately packaged nickel batteries, if the terminals are definitely short-circuited and the shock is cushioned, and if the type of battery can be visually confirmed or if it is proven to be non-hazardous with attached documents*
Attached documents: Instruction manual (SPEC) or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that contains the type of battery
Ultimately, if it is indicated on the product and instruction manual, or if it is not present, the MSDS must be attached (no quantity limit)
Various batteries containing lithium ion, metal, etc. Electronic devices
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① Currently, except for nickel batteries, batteries that are recharged and used cannot be shipped at the post office regardless of type or capacity,
② If the battery is detachable, only the main body can be shipped, such as iPads All-in-one (built-in) types are also not allowed to be shipped without exception
ㆍ Items containing batteries: laptops, mobile phone wireless chargers, iPads, e-books, iPhones, hair clippers, electronic cigarettes, electronic dictionaries, thermometers, hoverboards, blood pressure monitors, mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, toys, etc.
Electronic cigarettes (liquid concentrate for charging)
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Electronic cigarette devices and charging liquids (DG) are not allowed
OTP cards, car keys
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Up to 2 are allowed
Hearing aids
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Various batteries are installed, and only lithium-ion batteries are not allowed (up to 2 are allowed for non-lithium-ion)
Car black boxes
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Lithium button cells are built-in, so up to 2 are allowed
Car black boxes
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① Possible when there is no lithium battery (when the power is directly connected to the electric cord and used)
② Most batteries for black boxes are lithium batteries (recent products are lithium batteries, and older ones sometimes contain mercury)
Citric acid, baking soda
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There should be no signs of opening as they are products sold on the market. However, those in
Yuhanrox, drain cleaners, etc.
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general containers do not require MSDS. Examples include “Trepung”.
Detergents (kitchen/laundry)
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Moth repellent (naphthalene)
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Flammable solids
Medicines
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Medicines sold as finished products can be shipped as long as there are no hazard statements or hazardous material marks.
Prescriptions must be attached to prepared drugs (Korean writing is also possible)
Medicines (Ringer’s solution, intravenous fluid)
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Possible when attaching a test report and ingredient analysis table (or MSDS)
Medicines (various diagnostic reagents)
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Possible when attaching a test report and ingredient analysis table (or MSDS)
Gagrin
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Must be finished products
Herbal medicine
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Packaged by a herbal medicine pharmacy or health center, must be visually identifiable as herbal medicine with a certificate of herbal medicine, packaging material, etc., and must be completely sealed (it is virtually impossible to send herbal medicine prepared at home in a general container)
Red ginseng concentrate
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Finished products for sale are possible, and products in the form of samples must have a test report and ingredient analysis table
Saline solution
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Finished products that can be visually judged to be saline solution are possible
Contact lens cleaning solution
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Packaged finished products and must be clearly marked
Dishwasher detergent
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Finished products are possible
Red medicine (Mercurom)
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Magnetic materials (speakers, etc.)
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If the magnetic value is below the standard after measuring it at the international postal logistics center, it is shipped.
When the magnetic value is above the standard at the time of receipt, it is temporarily Advance notice that it may be returned
Bluetooth speakers with built-in batteries and large speakers with built-in batteries are not allowed
Refrigerator magnetic stickers
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Small refrigerators
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Not allowed due to compressed containers for refrigerant gas
Household kitchen knives, cleavers, stationery knives
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Possible because they are loaded into the cargo hold of an aircraft (but obviously cannot be carried on board)
Long swords
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A real inspection requires an export permit (no need for a preliminary inspection)
ㆍCannot be shipped regardless of whether or not an export permit is available
Induction
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Scissors, nail clippers
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Skin, cream, mist, etc.
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① Mist must not be in the form of a spray (compressed container)
② Skins, scalp serums, mousses, and menthol dams are not allowed in spray form
③ Skins contain a lot of alcohol, so if there is a fire mark on the outside, it cannot be shipped, but if not, it can be shipped
Dry ice
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Dry ice is not allowed, but ice packs are allowed
Mosquito repellent (liquid, mat type), cockroach repellent
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Aerosol-type compressed containers (F-Killa) are not allowed
Cotton soaked in alcohol (alcohol Cotton)
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Disinfectant
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Non-alcohol disinfectants are allowed, but alcohol-containing disinfectants are not allowed
External hard drive, hard disk
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Scope
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Light bulb, fluorescent lamp
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Possible (LED light bulbs are also allowed)
Electric blanket, hot water mat
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Cell phone SIM card
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Fertilizer
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MSDS for compound fertilizers and chemical fertilizers is required, and organic fertilizers are allowed when submitting an organic material disclosure report
Deodorant
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If the container is not a compressed container, Possible
Cleansing oil
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If there is no DG (dangerous goods) mark on the product surface, it is possible
Ethanol (=ethyl alcohol) itself is a dangerous substance, but most cleansing oils contain a small amount of ethanol
Hydrogen peroxide
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Chopsticks
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Moxibustion
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Caustic soda (lye) = sodium hydroxide
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Door lock
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Products that use AA disposable batteries
Food (sesame oil, sesame oil, kimchi, etc.)
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Finished products with printed labels and trademarks are possible, but those processed at home or packaged in random containers purchased at traditional markets are not possible
If it is not a finished product, it is possible if you submit at least one item manufacturing report, food confirmation certificate, ingredient analysis table, and food-related documents
Wireless charger
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Those with rechargeable lithium batteries are not possible
Wireless phone
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Wired phones are possible, but cordless phones have batteries, so they are not possible
Pear juice, apple juice
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If made at home and packaged at a separate packaging store, and the phrase “pear drawing” or “pear juice” or ingredient label is possible
Bluetooth headset
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If there is no lithium battery, it is possible. Products with the name Bluetooth headset are not possible. General headsets are possible
BB gun
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If it’s a toy, it’s possible (BB gun is shipped) However, survival BB gun is not possible
Feed
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If you attach the ingredient analysis table, it’s possible
Oxidizing bleach
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Shampoo disposable pack
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Finished products and products with labels are possible
Archery, Korean archery
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Crossbow (bow that shoots like a gun)
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Permission required
Abrasive
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MSDS must be attached
Limestone
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MSDS must be attached
Hand warmer
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Simple hand warmers without fuel are possible. Hand warmer and auxiliary batteries are not possible
Sunscreen (pump type)
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Seeds
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Possible if attached with quarantine certificate
Pushpin
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Wi-Fi amplifier
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In the case of portable (egg) batteries are not allowed (possible without batteries)
Yeast
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MSDS must be attached
Electric bicycle
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Not allowed if batteries are built-in, but possible if only the motor is sent
Electric drill
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In the case of tools, only check for the presence of batteries regardless of the “blade” part
Power supply unit (computer power supply)
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Rat poison
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Sticky rat poison is allowed (not allowed for other types of rat poison)
Potion pack
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Acupuncture (Oriental medicine clinic), needle
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Asthma spray
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Metal asthma spray is not allowed
Compressor
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The compressor machine itself is a compression container
Depilatory Treatments
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Finished products purchased at a pharmacy are allowed
Tumblers
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①According to IATA regulations, up to 4 cells per product and 2 items per mail are allowed
②Lithium-ion batteries are not allowed.
Hair wax
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If it is a finished product, it is possible
Glue
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MSDS must be attached
Silica gel
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Silica gel in the form of preservatives used in seaweed is possible, but general silica gel must be attached MSDS
Smoke insecticide
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Print toner (including finished products and raw materials)
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Contains many hazardous substances, so determine whether it can be shipped after checking the MSDS
Car chemicals
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Determine whether it can be shipped after checking the MSDS for antifreeze, washer, polish, wax, etc. (MSDS must be sent by fax or email before submission to the international mail logistics center)
Cosmetics
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If it is a finished product, it is possible
However, MSDS must be attached for samples
Products with flame (fire) signs on the containers, such as foundation and toner, are not allowed
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