South Korea → the United States
Shipping from South Korea to the USA
Move cargo from major commercial areas in South Korea, industrial zones, warehouse districts and anywhere else in South Korea to New York, Houston, Atlanta — full container, shared container or air freight — with customs clearance and final delivery handled inside one account.
ShipHub™ IKEOCEAN® is a worldwide shipping account. This lane is one of tens of thousands — the same account books any origin to any destination, in any direction, with no separate account needed per country.
Ways to ship South Korea to the United States
Ocean FCL (20ft / 40ft container)
Typically 4–8 weeks port to port
Best for: Vehicles, machinery, full loads and sourcing trips
Ocean LCL (shared container)
Typically 4–8 weeks port to port
Best for: Pallets, part loads and smaller restocks
Air freight
Typically 3–10 days airport to airport
Best for: Urgent, high-value, perishable or sample cargo
Door to door
Add pickup in South Korea and U.S. last-mile delivery
Best for: Shippers who want one price and no handoffs
Transit times are typical ranges and vary by carrier, season, port congestion and customs.
How it works
- 1
Request a quote
Give the pickup address in South Korea, the delivery address in the USA, and what you are shipping with the weight or container size.
- 2
Compare and book
You get priced options across sea and air from vetted carriers and forwarders, with the landed picture — freight, U.S. clearance and delivery.
- 3
Documents in one place
Upload your invoice and packing list once. Anything the USA requires is requested from you inside the same request and stays attached through delivery.
- 4
Clear and deliver
Licensed U.S. customs brokers file ISF before sailing and handle the entry, duty and release at the port of arrival. You follow it from pickup to final delivery, with proof of delivery at the end.
Documents you will need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Certificate of origin where applicable
- ISF 10+2 filing details
- Customs bond (single entry or continuous)
- FDA, FCC or USDA filings where applicable
Questions shippers ask
How long does shipping from South Korea to the USA take?
Sea freight is typically 4–8 weeks port to port and air freight is 3–10 days airport to airport. Customs clearance in the USA adds a few days when documents are in order.
Which ports and airports do you use on this lane?
Sea freight typically loads at South Korea ocean gateways, regional transshipment ports, cross-border inland terminals and discharges at Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York/New Jersey. Air freight moves through South Korea main cargo airport, regional air cargo hubs to JFK New York, Chicago O'Hare.
Do you handle U.S. customs clearance?
Licensed U.S. customs brokers file ISF before sailing and handle the entry, duty and release at the port of arrival. The documents stay attached to your shipment, so nothing has to be re-sent by email.
Can I ship to other countries on the same account?
Yes. Your ShipHub™ IKEOCEAN® account is worldwide. The same login books South Korea to the USA, the reverse direction, and any other country pair — one container can go one way while another goes somewhere else entirely.