EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAX REFUNDS IN KOREA!🇰🇷🛍️ 💸 Tax refund process + US customs/duties

Hi Somidoshoppers~!

This video explains the tax refund process from what to do at the store, to receiving money at the airport, to understanding US customs/duties policies when bringing all your goodies back to the states! Below are some helpful links with more details. Please leave any questions and comments down below!

Check out what I bought in Korea!

Customs duty information:

Harmonized tariff rates:

[samsooj]

omg i was reading articles about this but your video was so clear and detailed! thank you :)

[sheilared]

Your explanation was very helpful and detailed. Thank you!

[jay-k]

Wow! This was so helpful! You explain things so well and clearly!👍🏼 i have a question though, for example if the bag’s price tag states 3, 000, 000 won, do they add tax when you pay like they do in the US? Or is the tax already included in that amount?

[aiezzgaming]

I have a small question, If you get the immediate tax refund, how, when, and where would you declare that?

[neptunians]

What if I opened and used the stuff? For example a toner from olive young? Is it still eligible for tax refund? or do they have to be packed/sealed etc. like in Japan?

[TrangLe-qowk]

Thanks for sharing. The information is very useful. I will be traveling to Seoul soon. I have questions. How many % of tax that you can get back from purchasing Dior bag? And for these stuffs that we can get immediate tax refund at store. We don't need to show it at the airport?

[lyiiszaa]

What if my goods are in my checked baggage? 🤔 do I have to take it through security and then bring it back somehow to get it checked in?

[hanhtrangnguyen]

This is super helpful! I want to buy Chanel and Dior bag but I’m wondering does these stores provide tax refund or do we need to go to the airport for the duty free stores ?

[jhobethdatiles]

Hi! Appreciate your vlogs. It helps a lot. It says 30k-500k limit can be tax refundable. May I ask what if I buy 2 items worth 500k won each. Should I request separate receipt instead? Thank you!

[kanoriw]

Can you tell me how long did it take you to go through the process and were there long lines? Thank you, this is so helpful.

[karinam]

The area where u collect the money doesnt ask to check anything right?

[happycatcha]

This explains it clearer than what I've read in articles bc it was confusing to understand. If I've already received immediate tax refund in stores while shopping in Korea, I dont have to go to the Incheon airport (before I go back to USA) to show my receipts for tax refund then? (Since I already received "discount"/(immediate tax refund) at the stores)

[arushchaudhary]

what percent giving tax return in 2023? plz

[teammarias]

How about if you shop designer goods in Gangnam, are they tax refundable?

[สุรคชาชมชาติ]

The product that higher price need to show on custom, can i ask you they have near counter check in ?

[Xeando]

How many percent is the tax refund? It's a hassle, trying to figure out if it's worth it really. Thank you!!

[katarzynajanik]

Hi, what about skincare over 100 ml? can i have in the check-in baggage?

[mintyborro]

What a tedious process. Glad to know about this ahead of time.

[chefinahurry]

If we already got the tax refund at the store, do we need to do anything at the airport to validate them?

[swtfrstyy]

What is the % of VAT refund is it from Korea going back to US? Some say 10% or 7%.