"From Next Month, Perfume Up to 100ml Duty-Free"

Ministry of Economy and Finance Raises Duty-Free Allowance for Overseas Travelers Buying Perfume

From next month, overseas travelers entering the country will be able to receive duty-free allowance for perfume up to 100㎖.

According to Incheon International Airport Corporation, among the duty-free zones DF 1 to 5 where large companies can participate, Shilla and Shinsegae Duty Free were selected as multiple candidates for DF1-2, which sell perfumes, cosmetics, liquor, and tobacco, and DF3-4, which handle fashion, accessories, and boutiques. For DF5, which deals only with boutiques, Shilla, Shinsegae, and Hyundai Department Store Duty Free were selected as multiple candidates. The photo shows the duty-free shop located in the boarding terminal of Incheon International Airport on the 20th. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 27th that starting January 1st next year, the duty-free limit for perfume for overseas travelers entering the country will be raised from the current 60㎖ to 100㎖. The Customs Act Enforcement Rules were revised considering the increasing demand for large-capacity perfume and traveler convenience.

With this revision, consumers will have expanded choices as they can purchase various set products duty-free, such as large-capacity perfumes with a lower price per volume and sets of two 50㎖ bottles. The Ministry of Economy and Finance expects this to lead to more active new product launches.