E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) 🇰🇷 South Korea
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) into South Korea?
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration
Full details
E-liquid is subject to the same country-level restrictions as vaping devices. Countries that ban vaping products (Thailand, Singapore, India, Australia for non-prescription nicotine, etc.) also prohibit e-liquids. The EU limits nicotine concentration. Enforcement in South Korea carries fines from KRW 200,000 to KRW 10,000,000 under Customs Act Art. 269, Art. 270 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).
PENALTIES
- Fine: 200000–10000000 KRW
- Civil penalty only
Leaving South Korea with e-cigarette liquid (vape juice)
Personal-use e-liquid faces no export formality from South Korea. Two constraints apply: aviation liquid rules (cabin containers ≤100 ml; larger bottles in checked baggage), and destination-side law — several countries ban vaping products entirely (Thailand, Singapore, India, Vietnam, and others) while many more regulate nicotine strength or require pharmacy channels (Japan treats nicotine liquid as a pharmaceutical; Australia requires a prescription). Check the arrival rule for the same route before carrying.
Duty-free allowance per adult: alcohol up to 2 bottles (total max 2L, value up to USD $400), 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco (must be 19+), perfume up to 60ml, and general goods with total value not exceeding USD $800 (KRW equivalent). Alcohol and tobacco count separately from the USD $800 goods allowance.
Carry in carry-on with 100ml liquid limit per container. Declare commercial quantities; some destinations require destination certification.
This page covers destination customs rules in South Korea. Whether you can carry e-cigarette liquid (vape juice) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage rules apply on top of any destination regulation.
Related rules
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) rules in other countries
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice)
🇹🇭 Thailand
Complete ban on import and possession
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice)
🇸🇬 Singapore
Banned under Tobacco Act
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice)
🇦🇺 Australia
Nicotine e-liquid requires prescription
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice)
🇺🇸 United States
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice)
🇨🇦 Canada
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration