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Electronics: US → South Korea
Example: Wireless earbuds at $49.99, 0.25 kg → South Korea. Forwarder, duty, Coupang / Gmarket fees.
NYtoRU presets (same as calculator)
Planning estimates only. Not legal or tax advice. Always verify duties, VAT/GST and marketplace rules before buying stock.
Example estimate
📱 Wireless earbuds
Buy (US): $49.99 · Weight: 0.25 kg · qty 5 · Category surcharge: ×1
Watch battery rules (lithium), marketplace return rates, and serial/region locks.
How we calculate
- Ship USD = max(forwarder min, weight × $/kg) × category surcharge.
- Landed local = buy + shipping + duty estimate + marketplace logistics.
- Sell price is set so that after marketplace fee you hit the target margin (~30% in the example).
Local market notes
Customs / import: Упрощённый ввоз до ~$150; duty + VAT 10% выше; personal clearance code (PCCC) нужен покупателю.
Tax: VAT 10%; simplified business registration для online sellers.
Marketplaces: Coupang Rocket Growth — ultra-fast delivery bar; Gmarket/11st.
Shipping: CJ Logistics; customs strict на supplements/cosmetics.
Compliance: KC certification (электроника/детские товары), KFDA для cosmetics, Korean labeling.
Planning estimates only. Not legal or tax advice. Always verify duties, VAT/GST and marketplace rules before buying stock.
Pre-buy checklist
- Re-run with your real weight and buy price — presets do not replace your invoice.
- Check comparable listings on the marketplace, not only your target margin.
- Factor returns, certifications, and lithium/liquid restrictions.
- USD FX moves — leave a buffer on exchange rate.