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Guideline on Food Import Declaration
Local Title:
알기 쉬운 수입식품등 수입신고 안내서(민원인 안내서)
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Type:
Guideline
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2026-02-09
Implementation Date:
2026-02-09
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Food additive; Meat & meat products; Others; Agricultural products
Document
Language Source Title Access
KO
Official Guideline on Food Import Declaration
Guideline on Food Import Declaration
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Summary

The guideline serves as a comprehensive manual for importers and handling agents, explaining the regulations, systems, and practical procedures for declaring imported foods in South Korea. It details the legal basis for import inspections, the types of inspections, and provides step-by-step instructions for filling out import declaration forms via the UNI-PASS system. It also covers specific declaration requirements for various product categories including agricultural products, livestock, and processed foods.

Contents

  1. Import Declaration and Inspection of Imported Foods, etc.

  2. Preparation of Import Declaration Form

  3. Import Declaration Tips by Product

  4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Regarding Import Declaration

Appendices

History
2026-02-09
Guideline on Food Import Declaration
In force
Release Date: 2026-02-09
Implementation Date : 2026-02-09
2021-11-08
Invalid
Release Date: 2021-11-08
Implementation Date : 2021-11-08
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