MetEx House, 496a Great West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0TE  ·  Shipping since 1998
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🇰🇷 Moving to South Korea • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to South Korea
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Air freight to South Korea in 7–10 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Korea Customs Service (KCS). Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

How it works

Shipping personal effects to South Korea when you move

Relocating to South Korea means getting your belongings there safely. We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes of personal effects to South Korea door-to-door (subject to your destination) from anywhere in the UK. From a suitcase to a household’s worth of boxes, our service to South Korea covers collection, customs clearance and delivery for your move.

Moving to South Korea from the UK — air freight for personal effects, sea freight or removals for furniture. Here is how luggage shipping works for this route.

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Door collection across the UK. M25 Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00.
Air freight to South Korea. Seoul ICN via Korean Air Cargo. Transit: 7–10 working days.
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Customs: Korea Customs Service (KCS). Personal effects duty-free for Korean nationals returning and ARC holders establishing residency. KCS is well-organised and digital.
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Sender must equal receiver. The fundamental personal effects rule. Any mismatch triggers commercial duties.
What to know

Restrictions and key points for South Korea

Strict controls on certain medications and food. KCS uses scanning — accurate packing list essential. Call 0800 096 38 39 before packing if uncertain about any item.

ItemShip?Notes
Clothes, shoes, personal items✓ YesUp to 30kg per bag
Laptop/tablet (battery removed)✓ YesRemove lithium battery — carry in cabin
Books, kitchenware, household goods✓ YesWeigh before booking
Furniture, appliances✗ NoUse our sea freight service to South Korea
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to South Korea choose Excess Luggage Co.

Seoul — growing destination for UK professionals in tech, education and K-culture. Established 1998, MetEx House — 2 miles from Heathrow.. Confirmed pricing. Community discussions and expat networks cite us for documentation support and confirmed pricing.

25+
Years
2mi
From Heathrow
FAQs

Moving to South Korea — questions answered

What is the duty exemption for South Korea?
KCS grants duty-free entry when establishing Korean residency and items are for personal use. Korean nationals returning after 1+ year abroad qualify for broader exemptions. ARC holders treated favourably. KCS is efficient with correct documentation.
How long does shipping to South Korea take?+
7–10 working days. KCS is efficient. Call 0800 096 38 39.
What is the maximum weight per bag?+
30kg per item — no overweight surcharges up to this limit. Better than most airlines which cap at 23kg.
How far in advance should I book?+
Minimum 10 working days for South Korea. 14 working days recommended to allow for customs clearance. See our booking guide.
What if customs holds my shipment?+
Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your Air Waybill reference immediately. Almost always a documentation issue. See our customs holds guide.
Is there a bag limit?+
No bag limit. The same quoted rate per bag regardless of quantity.

Ready to ship to South Korea?

Your quote holds as long as your bags are what you told us, subject to airline rates at time of booking. Est. 1998.

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📋 Official Customs Authority — South Korea

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Korea Customs Service — the official customs authority for South Korea. Always verify current requirements before shipping.

UK Collection

We collect from your door anywhere in the UK

Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:

LondonManchesterBirminghamLeedsGlasgowEdinburghLiverpoolBristolSheffieldNewcastleNottinghamLeicesterBradfordCardiffCoventrySouthamptonPortsmouthOxfordCambridgeReading/SloughBrightonLutonMilton KeynesDerbyStokeWolverhamptonSwanseaAberdeenDundeeMiddlesbroughExeterPlymouthYorkBelfastHounslowHeathrow

✍ Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00

Moving to South Korea • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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