Shipping goods from South Korea to Russia
Busan is one of the world’s largest ports and has a very short sea leg to Vladivostok, from where the goods continue by rail or road into Russia. Sea freight to Moscow takes 18–25 days, and air freight from Seoul Incheon takes 3–5 days. The weak point is not the voyage but the Far Eastern terminals: in peak periods, waiting for discharge and collection can add more time than the crossing itself.
We work for Korean manufacturers and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We collect in Seoul, Busan or Incheon, send the cargo by sea via Vladivostok or Novorossiysk or by air via Beijing or Dubai, and handle Russian import clearance for your buyer. We take business shipments from 50 kg (air has no weight limit) and screen every consignment against sanctions lists before accepting it.
How we ship from South Korea to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Sea (via port) | 18–25 days |
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from South Korea to Russia
Korean suppliers ship cosmetics for retailers and online shops, automotive components, electronics and displays, industrial components such as steel pipes and structural materials, and food products. Korea is also a source of passenger and commercial vehicles. Technology items in particular go through careful sanctions and export-control screening before we quote.
Where we collect from South Korea
Seoul, Busan, Incheon and any other address.
Export formalities
Korean exporters usually work on prepayment and prepare documents carefully. The Korean export declaration is lodged at the port or airport of dispatch — by your broker or arranged by us. On the Russian side the buyer’s obligations matter: cosmetics need a TR CU 009 declaration and Russian-language labelling, automotive components a TR CU 018 certificate, and aerosol cosmetics travel as dangerous goods.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Check the documents and Russian labelling for cosmetics and food supplements before dispatch — these are regulated categories.
- Declare aerosol products at the booking stage: they are carried as dangerous goods and need proper packing.
- Allow extra days in peak season for terminal congestion in Vladivostok.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from South Korea to Russia take?
Sea freight from Busan via Vladivostok takes 18–25 days to Moscow, including the rail or road leg. Air freight from Incheon takes 3–5 days. In peak periods, terminal waiting times in the Far East can extend sea transit.
How do I receive payment from a Russian buyer?
Through our supplier-payment service. Your Russian customer pays under an agency agreement, and one of our partner companies resident in the EU settles your invoice by bank transfer with your invoice number as the reference. The commission is agreed with the buyer; no payments are made for restricted goods or to sanctioned parties.
What documents do I need to provide?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, and a packing list. The Korean export declaration is lodged at dispatch. For cosmetics, auto parts and food, your buyer will need the relevant Russian conformity documents, which we help to arrange before shipment.
Do you check sanctions before shipping?
Yes. We only handle goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes, end use and all parties are screened before we accept the cargo; dual-use and restricted items are declined. Korean national export rules also apply to the seller.