🇹🇭Import Korean Cosmetics to Thailand
Registration, duties and freight — what a distributor needs to bring K-beauty into Thailand, with vetted Korean suppliers at 0% commission and one logistics partner from supplier to shelf.
Why Thailand
Thailand is one of the largest K-beauty markets in Southeast Asia, with Korean skincare consistently ranking among its top imported beauty categories. Bangkok-based distributors supply pharmacies, beauty chains and online marketplaces across the country.
Product registration in Thailand
Local license holder
A Thai-registered company files the cosmetic notification and acts as the responsible entity.
e-Submission notification
Each product is notified via the Thai FDA e-submission system with formula and label details before import.
Thai labelling
Thai-language labels are mandatory within 30 days of customs clearance for retail sale.
Typical lead time: Notification via e-submission is usually processed in about 1–2 weeks per SKU.
Duties & taxes
Standard cosmetic duties in Thailand can reach 30%, but Korean-origin cosmetics with an AKFTA certificate of origin (Form AK / e-Form) enter at reduced or zero rates on most lines.
Thai VAT is 7%, applied at import on CIF + duty.
Estimate your landed cost per HS code with our free import duty calculator. Open the import duty calculator
Regulations, duty and tax information is general guidance and may change. We confirm the exact requirements for your product and HS code before every shipment.
Shipping from Korea to Thailand
We consolidate LCL and FCL cargo from Busan every week. Below are indicative LCL rates from our internal tariff — the same data our freight team quotes from.
| Destination port | LCL rate | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| BANGKOK | $10 / CBM | 10 days |
| LAEM CHABANG | $10 / CBM | 10 days |
| LATKRABANG (VIA SINGAPORE) | $60 / CBM | 12 days |
Indicative LCL ocean rates from Busan, Korea — from TY's internal tariff, updated regularly. Ocean freight portion only; your final door-to-door quote covers the full cost.
How importing with TY works
Tell us your product
Send your category, target price and market — the matching form takes 3 minutes.
Supplier match + all-in quote
Within one business day we propose a vetted Korean supplier and a total landed-cost quote.
Samples & first order
We arrange sample shipping and consolidate small first orders with weekly LCL departures.
Ship, clear, deliver
TY handles export docs, ocean or air freight, customs coordination and final delivery — tracked on our portal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need product registration to import Korean cosmetics to Thailand?
Yes. Every cosmetic must be notified to the Thai FDA through a Thai license holder before import, and Thai labels are required for retail. With an AKFTA certificate of origin most Korean cosmetics also clear at preferential duty rates — TY issues the CO with every shipment.
How long does shipping from Korea to Thailand take?
LCL from Busan to BANGKOK takes about 10 days port-to-port. Add customs clearance and inland delivery for the full door-to-door timeline. We consolidate weekly, so small first orders move fast.
What does DAP shipping mean for my order?
DAP (Delivered at Place) means TY delivers to the agreed place in Thailand — pickup in Korea, export clearance, ocean or air freight and final delivery are all on us. Import clearance, duty and taxes are settled by the importer of record, because only a locally registered importer may clear customs there. We prepare the clearance documents and quote our side in full up front, so the only open variable is the duty your HS code attracts.
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Ready to source and ship from Korea?
Tell us your product and market — we reply with a matched Korean supplier and an all-in landed-cost quote within one business day. 0% commission: we make money on shipping, not on you.