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Vietnamese Roasted Coffee Import Calculator (Korea)
1 kg bags of roasted beans at an example $11. KVFTA duty 0%, VAT 10%.
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Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 0901.21-0000
- MFN / general rate
- 8%
- Preferential rate
- Free — Korea–Vietnam FTACondition: KVFTA certificate of origin (the Korea–ASEAN FTA also gives 0%; RCEP-ASEAN 4%).
- Import VAT / GST
- 10%partial — secondary source10% VAT on customs value + duty. Partial: this rate comes from a US government guide, not the Korean VAT Act.
- Additional duties
- None in force on the check date
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | With Korea–Vietnam FTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 8% | 0% |
| Customs duty | 8% | 0% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (10%) | +10.8% | +10% |
| Duty + import tax | 18.8% | 10% |
Duty here is a % of customs value, which this country assesses on CIF value (goods + freight + insurance) — the same base the calculator below uses.
Freight is an input, not a quoted figure: the calculator starts at a placeholder $0.40/kg — replace it with your forwarder's quote.
Preset starting value. Replace it with the rate from your destination's HS-code lookup (US: HTS, EU: TARIC, UK: HMRC).
Enter supplier cost and freight in USD. Results are converted to your display currency at the static reference rate shown below.
Rate used: 1 USD = 1,370 KRW (reference table, 2026-09-01). Static snapshot — confirm the live rate with your bank before committing to a purchase order.
Suggested retail (per unit)
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Same shipment, three Incoterms. The total you end up paying barely moves; what changes is how much sits on the supplier’s invoice and how much lands on you later as freight, duty and tax.
| Incoterm | Supplier invoices you | You still pay | Total landed | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOBGoods on board at origin port. You arrange and pay freight, insurance, duty, tax and clearance. | ₩4,521,000 | ₩868,412.42 | ₩5,389,412.42 | ₩17,964.71 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | ₩4,712,647.66 | ₩676,764.77 | ₩5,389,412.42 | ₩17,964.71 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | ₩5,389,412.42 | ₩0 | ₩5,389,412.42 | ₩17,964.71 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
Korea's café market is huge, and Vietnam is its natural robusta source. Roasted coffee (0901.21-0000) carries an 8% basic rate, which is the rate that applies; the WTO concession rate of 29.5% is higher and not used. Under the Korea–Vietnam FTA (code FVN1) the rate is 0%. The Korea–ASEAN FTA also gives 0%, while RCEP's ASEAN column is 4%.
Ask your supplier for the KVFTA certificate of origin. Korean VAT is 10% on customs value plus duty; that figure comes from a US government country guide rather than the Korean VAT Act, so treat it as partially verified.
FAQ
What duty does Korea charge on Vietnamese roasted coffee?
0% under KVFTA with a certificate of origin; 8% basic rate otherwise (0901.21-0000, KCS UNI-PASS 2026, checked 2026-10-01).
Which FTA should I use?
KVFTA or the Korea–ASEAN FTA, both 0%. RCEP's ASEAN rate is 4%, the weaker choice for this line.
What VAT applies?
10% on customs value plus duty. The figure comes from a US Commerce Department guide, so confirm it with your Korean customs broker.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Vietnamese Roasted Coffee Import Calculator (Korea)?
Volumetric weight converts box dimensions (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5,000 into chargeable kilograms. Ocean LCL and air freight bill on whichever is higher between actual gross weight and volumetric weight, so low-density bulky goods inflate landed cost even when light.
How is landed cost and recommended retail margin calculated?
Landed cost = (FOB unit cost × MOQ) + chargeable freight + (FOB + freight) × duty rate. Retail price for an X% margin = landed cost ÷ (1 − X/100). At 45% margin, every $1 of landed cost requires $1.82 of retail price.
What is the standard volumetric divisor and when does it change?
Default is 5,000 cm³/kg, used for general air freight consolidation and ocean LCL. Some express airlines use 6,000; domestic couriers use 4,000–5,000. If your forwarder applies a different divisor, manually adjust the chargeable weight.
What's the difference between Incoterms FOB, CIF, and DDP?
FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers to the origin port; the buyer pays freight and insurance. CIF (Cost Insurance Freight): the seller covers freight and insurance to the destination port, but you handle customs clearance and last-mile. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): the seller delivers to your door with all duties paid — most expensive but simplest.
Which payment method is safest for a first international B2B order?
Small orders (under $10K): T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. Medium ($10–50K): L/C (letter of credit) with the bank as escrow. Large (over $50K): escrow via Alibaba Trade Assurance or pre-shipment inspection (PSI). Never pay 100% upfront on a first transaction.