🇹🇭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 DDP quote covers the full door-to-door 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 + DDP 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 and duty, 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 DDP timeline. We consolidate weekly, so small first orders move fast.
What does DDP shipping mean for my order?
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means one all-in price to your door: pickup in Korea, ocean or air freight, customs clearance, import duty and taxes, and final delivery. You see your total landed cost before you commit to the order.
Ready to source and ship from Korea?
Tell us your product and market — we reply with a matched Korean supplier and an all-in DDP quote within one business day. 0% commission: we make money on shipping, not on you.