South Korea KC Safety Certification Mark

Imported products lacked standardized safety certification, posing consumer safety risks.

Key Obligations

["KC marking mandatory for regulated products before import/sale", "Third-party testing at KATS-accredited laboratory", "Compliance with Korean Industrial Standards (KS)"]

Penalty Ranges

Fines up to KRW 30 million; imprisonment up to 3 years

Affected HS Codes: ["8501", "8502", "8516", "8517", "8528", "6402", "6403", "9001", "9002"]

Issuing Authority: Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS)

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