🇹🇭Import Korean Food to Thailand
Registration, labelling, duties and freight — what a distributor needs to bring Korean noodles, snacks, sauces and beverages into Thailand, with vetted Korean suppliers at 0% commission and one logistics partner from factory to shelf.
Why Thailand
Thai consumers are among the biggest K-food fans in Southeast Asia — Korean instant noodles, snacks and drinks sell through convenience chains, hypermarkets and online platforms nationwide. Bangkok importers restock frequently, which suits weekly LCL consolidation from Busan.
Product registration in Thailand
Importer food licence
The Thai importer holds a food import licence from the Thai FDA; registrations are filed under their name.
Register each product
Each SKU is notified/registered with the Thai FDA and receives a serial number shown on the label inside the อย. mark.
Thai labelling
Thai-language labels with the FDA serial, importer details and ingredient/allergen declarations are required at retail.
Typical lead time: Straightforward processed foods are typically registered in about 1–4 weeks per SKU once documents are complete.
Duties & taxes
Under the Korea–ASEAN FTA (AKFTA) many Korean processed foods enter Thailand at reduced or zero duty with a certificate of origin, though some sensitive items keep higher rates — always check by HS code.
Thai VAT is currently 7%, charged at import on CIF + duty.
Estimate your landed cost per HS code with our free import duty calculator. Open the import duty calculator
Regulations, duty and tax information is general guidance and may change. We confirm the exact requirements for your product and HS code before every shipment.
Shipping from Korea to Thailand
We consolidate LCL and FCL cargo from Busan every week. Below are indicative LCL rates from our internal tariff — the same data our freight team quotes from.
| Destination port | LCL rate | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| BANGKOK | $10 / CBM | 10 days |
| LAEM CHABANG | $10 / CBM | 10 days |
| LATKRABANG (VIA SINGAPORE) | $60 / CBM | 12 days |
Indicative LCL ocean rates from Busan, Korea — from TY's internal tariff, updated regularly. Ocean freight portion only; your final DDP quote covers the full door-to-door cost.
How importing with TY works
Tell us your product
Send your category, target price and market — the matching form takes 3 minutes.
Supplier match + DDP quote
Within one business day we propose a vetted Korean supplier and a total landed-cost quote.
Samples & first order
We arrange sample shipping and consolidate small first orders with weekly LCL departures.
Ship, clear, deliver
TY handles export docs, ocean or air freight, customs and duty, and final delivery — tracked on our portal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need product registration to import Korean food to Thailand?
Yes. Your Thai importer registers each food SKU with the Thai FDA before sale and the label carries the อย. serial number. TY prepares the ingredient breakdowns and Korean factory documents the filing needs.
How long does shipping from Korea to Thailand take?
LCL from Busan to BANGKOK takes about 10 days port-to-port. Add customs clearance and inland delivery for the full door-to-door DDP timeline. We consolidate weekly, so small first orders move fast.
What does DDP shipping mean for my order?
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means one all-in price to your door: pickup in Korea, ocean or air freight, customs clearance, import duty and taxes, and final delivery. You see your total landed cost before you commit to the order.
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Ready to source and ship from Korea?
Tell us your product and market — we reply with a matched Korean supplier and an all-in DDP quote within one business day. 0% commission: we make money on shipping, not on you.