Description: Packaged in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan, mercury free primary batteries can be exported to South Korea by sea, with full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) options available. Shenzhen/Guangzhou direct flight to Busan and Incheon takes about 5-10 days, and door-to-door takes about 12-20 days. One fixed price all inclusive: ocean freight, customs clearance, Korean customs clearance, customs duties, 10% value-added tax, and delivery. Holding the China Korea FTA certificate of origin, some tariff codes can be reduced to 0%. The battery must be equipped with KC safety confirmation UN38.3、 Korean MSDS and transportation identification report; The product and packaging must be labeled with the KC logo and Korean language information. The battery must be independently packaged to prevent short circuits, with a UN number and a Class 9 hazardous material label affixed to the outer box, and pass a 1.2-meter drop test. Brand product authorization letter, wooden pallets must be fumigated with IPPC. Double clearance with tax included, delivery throughout Seoul, Busan, and Incheon.

The export of mercury free primary batteries to South Korea is most easily misled by the statement 'not lithium batteries'. When the goods arrive at Busan Port for customs clearance, it is often not the mercury content that gets stuck, but rather the KC safety confirmation that does not cover the model, the UN38.3 report does not match, the MSDS is only in English, and UN3028 is mistakenly labeled as a Class 9 dangerous goods label. These steps were not aligned before loading the container, so when the container arrived in Korea, it had to be compressed and wait. We specialize in exporting battery products from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to South Korea. We ship them in full container load (LCL) shipments and thoroughly review the required documents before shipment. We also clear each of these checkpoints before loading into the container.

1、 Shipping price and delivery time of mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to South Korea by sea

1. Shipping time for mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to South Korea

Departing from Yantian in Shenzhen, Nansha in Guangzhou, or Dongguan Port, the direct flight to Busan and Incheon takes about 5-10 days. The whole container takes about 12-20 days from door to door, and the LCL takes about 15-22 days. The standard time frame for the electronic customs clearance system in South Korea is about 1-3 days. During the peak season from June to September, cabin availability may be tight, so booking 2-3 weeks in advance is more relaxed.

2. Shipping price of mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to South Korea by sea

The quoted price includes all costs, including sea freight, domestic trailer customs clearance, Korean import customs clearance, customs duties, 10% value-added tax, and final delivery. It should be calculated clearly before signing the contract and no additional charges will be incurred thereafter.

2、 The tax and fee structure for shipping mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to South Korea: a 4% tariff under the China Korea FTA, VAT 10%

The most favored nation import tariff for mercury free primary batteries (HS 8506) in South Korea is 8%. Holding a certificate of origin from the China Korea FTA with an agreed tariff rate of 4% is an actual available preferential level, not zero tariff. The standard VAT rate is 10%, calculated by multiplying (CIF price+customs duty) by 10%. The comprehensive tax rate is about 14.4% (4% tariff+10% VAT). The China Korea FTA certificate of origin must be issued by customs or the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade before shipment, and the HS code, product name, quantity, and sender/receiver must be completely consistent with the bill of lading and invoice.

3、 Customs clearance documents and procedures for shipping mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to South Korea: Four levels of clearance, none of which can be relaxed

Level 1: KC Safety Confirmation - Hard Threshold for Product Access

South Korea implements mandatory market access management for battery products without the KC logo, and products will be directly detained during customs clearance. Although mercury free primary batteries are different from lithium batteries, they belong to battery products and require KC safety confirmation. The holder of KC certification/confirmation must be a local legal person or importer in South Korea. Chinese exporters cannot hold it on their own and must have the South Korean importer as the applicant, or in DDP mode, the freight forwarder coordinates with the local certificate holder as an IOR. Before shipment, it is necessary to confirm that the KC confirmation letter covers the product model, and the KC logo is marked on the product body or the smallest sales packaging, with a height of not less than 5mm, and the model and certification number are also marked.

Level 2: Battery transportation documents - a set of three is indispensable

UN38.3 test reports (covering eight tests from T.1 to T.8, the reports must be currently valid), MSDS (in accordance with GHS standards, it is recommended to prepare a Korean version, as there are practical requirements for local language documents in the Korean customs clearance process), and maritime transport identification reports must be prepared in full. The product name, model, and mercury content of the three documents must be completely consistent with the customs declaration and actual goods.

Level 3: China Korea FTA Certificate of Origin - Key Certificate for 4% Tariff

Holding a valid certificate of origin, the original battery tariff will be reduced from 8% to 4%. The certificate information must be completely consistent with the commercial invoice and packing list, and the product information and FTA related statements should be indicated in the cargo description column.

Fourth level: Customs clearance process at the destination port

1. KC confirmation and importer qualification confirmation (before shipment): Confirm that the KC confirmation letter is valid and the Korean importer has customs clearance qualifications

2. Dangerous goods booking (7-10 days before shipment): Submit DG Form, MSDS, UN38.3, confirm cabin space

3. Maritime declaration (before container loading): Complete the dangerous goods maritime declaration and deliver the goods to the designated dangerous goods warehouse

4. Pre review of documents (during transportation): Submit the complete set of customs clearance documents to the agent for early review, and verify the Korean labels and MSDS

5. Electronic declaration upon arrival: Submit import declaration through the Korean customs system, accompanied by KC confirmation letter, certificate of origin UN38.3、MSDS

6. Customs valuation and inspection: Normally 1-3 days, check and verify the consistency of KC logo, model, and label

7. Tax payment release: Payment of customs duties on behalf of others (4% with certificate of origin)+10% value-added tax

8. Terminal delivery: Delivery throughout Seoul, Busan, and Incheon

Fifth level: List of customs clearance documents

Customs clearance document list: original/electronic bill of lading (marked with UN number and dangerous goods category), commercial invoice (including model, voltage, mercury content, UN number), packing list, China Korea FTA certificate of origin, KC safety confirmation letter, UN38.3 report, MSDS (recommended Korean version), sea transportation appraisal report, brand authorization letter (if applicable), wooden packaging fumigation certificate (if applicable).

4、 Several easy pitfalls in shipping mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to South Korea by sea

UN3028 is Class 8, not Class 9. Mercury free alkaline primary batteries are usually classified under UN3028 (batteries, dry, containing solid potassium hydroxide), with a hazard category of Class 8 corrosive substances, rather than Class 9 for lithium batteries. The outer box is labeled incorrectly, and the port may refuse to unload or request rectification.

2. KC certification holders must be Korean entities. Chinese exporters are unable to hold KC confirmation letters on their own and must have Korean importers or local certificate holders as applicants. In DDP mode, the freight forwarder coordinates as IOR, but it is necessary to confirm that the certificate holder is in place before shipment.

3. The Korean version of MSDS cannot be omitted. Korean customs clearance has practical requirements for Korean technical documents, and pure English MSDS may be required to be supplemented. Product manuals, packaging labels, and safety warnings must also be provided in Korean.

The FTA tax rate between China and South Korea is 4%, not zero. The tariff rate for HS 8506 primary battery in South Korea's China Korea FTA agreement is 4%. The actual value of the certificate of origin is reduced from 8% to 4%, and the tariff base is calculated based on 4% when quoting.

5. Prepare all brand authorization letters. South Korean customs strictly protect intellectual property rights, and brand batteries must prepare authorization letters, with the scope of authorization clearly including South Korea.

6. IPPC label for wooden packaging. Solid wood pallets and wooden boxes must undergo ISPM 15 heat treatment and be marked with IPPC. It is recommended to prioritize using plywood fumigation free pallets or plastic pallets.

5、 Shipping packaging requirements for mercury free primary batteries from Shenzhen to South Korea

1. Packaging requirements: Mercury free primary batteries shall be shipped as UN3028 Class 8 hazardous materials, with packaging centered on preventing short circuits and corrosion leaks. Batteries must be individually packaged to prevent short circuits, and each inner packaging must be able to withstand a 1.2-meter drop test in any orientation without causing content movement, battery damage, or short circuits, and without releasing the contents. The gross weight of a single package shall not exceed 30kg. The outer box shall be labeled with UN3028 and Class 8 corrosive substance labels, indicating the correct transport name. Batteries should be loaded on pallets with corner protectors to avoid strong vibrations during transportation. The weight of a single box should not exceed 30kg, with one side not exceeding 150cm. The box should be sealed with an "H" shape and the width of the tape should be ≥ 5cm. Adequate cushioning materials should be stuffed inside the box to prevent the goods from shaking inside. Wooden packaging requires IPPC heat treatment, and it is recommended to use plywood fumigation free pallets.

2. Special requirements for labels: KC logo (height ≥ 5mm, indicating model and certification number); Korean product names, specifications, and safety warnings; Product body labeling "Mercury Free" and manufacturer information; Outer box label and specific product name; Fragile items are labeled as "FRAGILE", and desiccants are placed inside the box to prevent moisture.

For the battery export line in South Korea, the key is not the shipping schedule, but whether the necessary documents are prepared before shipment. KC confirmation UN38.3、 Korean MSDS, China Korea FTA certificate of origin, UN3028 Class 8 label, these items should be aligned in advance to minimize the hassle after the goods arrive in Busan or Incheon. We are responsible for container loading, sea freight, customs clearance, tax payment, and delivery in Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen. You hand over the goods to the domestic warehouse, and we will cover the rest of the way for you.

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-Contact phone number: 0755-2968 6566

-Company Address: Xintian Avenue, Fuhai, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

-Main business: International shipping, FBA dedicated line, export of battery products, door-to-door double clearance and tax package

*(Mercury free primary batteries exported to South Korea, HS 8506 most favored nation tariff rate of 8%, China Korea FTA agreement tariff rate of 4%.), VAT 10%， The comprehensive tax and fee is about 14.4%; KC safety confirmation is mandatory admission, and the holder must be a local legal person or importer in South Korea; UN38.3, MSDS (recommended Korean version), and sea transportation appraisal report must be prepared, and the product name and model of the three documents must be consistent with the actual goods; UN3028 hazard category is Class 8 corrosive substance, not Class 9; The battery must be individually packaged to prevent short circuits. The inner packaging must pass a 1.2-meter drop test, and the gross weight of a single piece should not exceed 30kg. The outer box should be labeled with UN3028 and Class 8 labels; Wooden packaging requires IPPC heat treatment labeling, and it is recommended to use plywood fumigation free pallets. It is recommended to book shipping 2-3 weeks in advance during peak season. ）*