Vape / E-Cigarette → South Korea

Legal but regulated; nicotine liquid restricted

Details

South Korea permits personal-use vape devices (1 device + 20ml of e-liquid per traveler aged 19+) under the Tobacco Business Act. Quantities above attract KRW 1,799 per ml of e-liquid plus 30% individual consumption tax. Liquids over 20ml may be confiscated by Korea Customs Service at Incheon / Gimhae / Jeju. Heated-tobacco devices (IQOS, glo) follow standard tobacco quota: 200 sticks duty-free.

Quantity limit

Personal use quantities

Documentation required

• Customs declaration if e-liquid volume exceeds duty-free allowance

Legal reference

Tobacco Business Act

Leaving with this item

Vape devices and personal e-cigarette hardware may generally be exported from South Korea freely, though many destinations prohibit import.

Practical advice

Vaping is legal in South Korea. Bring personal quantities without issue.

Customs authority

Korea Customs Service (KCS) · https://www.customs.go.kr