International Moving Services: US to South Korea Price Table (2025 Rates)
| Container Size | Volume | Transit Time | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft Container | 1,150 cu ft | 21-30 days | $4,500 – $6,000 |
| 40ft Container | 2,300 cu ft | 21-30 days | $8,000 – $10,500 |
| Shared Container | < 500 cu ft | 30-45 days | $2,500 – $3,500 |
| Less Than Container Load (LCL) | Per 100 cu ft | 30-45 days | $500 – $700 |
Additional Services
| Service | Description | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-Door Packing | Professional packing of all items | $500 – $2,000 |
| Custom Crating | Wood crating for fragile items | $300 – $800 per crate |
| Storage | Temporary storage if needed | $150 – $300 per month |
| Insurance | Full value protection | 2-4% of declared value |
| Customs Clearance | Documentation and processing | $200 – $400 |
| Vehicle Shipping | Car/motorcycle transport | $2,500 – $4,500 |
| Pet Relocation | Including documentation | $2,000 – $4,000 |
Included Services in Base Price
- Basic liability coverage ($0.60 per pound)
- Loading and unloading
- Sea freight charges
- Port-to-port transportation
- Basic customs documentation
- Online shipment tracking
Additional Notes
- Prices are estimates and may vary based on:
- Exact origin and destination cities
- Seasonal demand
- Fuel surcharges
- Currency exchange rates
- Special handling requirements
Understand the Customs Policies for Household Goods
Documents Required
- Copy of passport
- Detailed inventory
- Copy of bill of lading
- Alien registration card
- Certificate of entry and exit for returning citizens
- Customs declaration form
- Power of attorney
Specific Information
- Passport copy should be a copy of the owner of the goods’ passport, and each of the accompanying family members.
- The ARC must be valid for at least 12 months.
- Goods must arrive at port of entry / airport of entry (POE / AOE) in Korea within 6 months of the owner of the goods’ arrival.
- Clearance should take place at a Customs bonded warehouse (except for diplomats).
- Personal effects cannot be Customs cleared prior to the owner of the goods’ arrival.
- All incoming shipments, excluding diplomatic shipments, are subject to open inspection by the Korean Customs Authority.
- However, even diplomats, due to container access restriction within Seoul’s four main gates area, must have containers de-vanned and trans-loaded to mover’s van but without inspection.
- Evidence of at least 12 months abroad must be shown in passport (returning citizens).
Motor Vehicles
- Original title
- Original registration certificate
- Copy purchase receipt or invoice
- Insurance policy documents
Moving to South Korea with Aragon Movers South Florida
Aragon Movers is proud to assist expats moving to South Korea and abroad. International moves can be an extreme hassle with organizing overseas shipments and making sure that you adhere to foreign policy. That’s why our expert agents worldwide are ready to assist movers with the difficult processes, so you don’t have to.
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