Summary of post office EMS rate table and smart reception reservation method
In Korea, it is possible to send parcels easily due to various courier companies. Of course, we can also send parcels overseas. Among them, there are many people who use EMS operated under an agreement with the post office. 우체국 EMS 요금표
If your acquaintances live abroad, you must have experience sending international parcels. However, for first-time users, there are many people who do not know the EMS fee or how to send it. For such people, we will show you the EMS rate table and how to easily apply online. 좋은뉴스
How to apply for international express EMS
There are three main ways to apply for EMS. It would be good for you to refer to the simple summary of each application method.
01. Direct visit reception
In other words, you go directly to the post office and apply for it. In this case, it is cumbersome to fill out the application form by hand. Unlike the courier service used in Korea, the contents to be filled in each country are slightly different, so it may feel cumbersome or difficult.
In general, the address of the sender or recipient should be written in English. Also, it can be difficult to write in unfamiliar content, as you must also fill out a customs declaration form depending on the contents of the product. In this case, you need to seek help from staff or use the Internet, etc., and it may take a lot of time for first-time users.
02. Smart reception
In order to eliminate the inconvenience of in-person application as mentioned above, you can also use the method of filing at home through the Internet. In case of smart application, there is no need to fill out the application form by hand, and it is possible to use the translation service through the Internet, making it a little easier to make a reservation.
1) Direct reception
If you have entered your receipt information at the post office through Smart Reception, you must take the item to be delivered directly to the post office. As with in-person application, you have to visit the post office in the same way, but it is recommended because it can reduce waiting time and allows you to easily check the delivery address input information through the Internet.
2) Visit reception
It is a method in which the mail is received by a smart receptionist and a postman in the area visits and collects the mail. It is convenient because there is no need to visit the post office in person. Each visit is 3,000 won, and each additional visit is 1,000 won, plus a fee of up to 5,000 won.
EMS Prohibited Items
International cargo will be transported by air. Please note that items for which air transport is prohibited cannot be sent by EMS.
01. Prohibited goods stipulated by UPU (UPU Convention Article 25, common/common)
1) Narcotics, psychotropic substances, explosive/flammable or dangerous substances, radioactive substances, obscene or immoral substances
2) Goods that are prohibited from importing or distributing in the country of delivery
※ Food (especially kimchi), herbal medicine, animals/plants, matsutake mushrooms, etc.
3) Items that may endanger employees or contaminate or damage other mail or postal equipment due to the nature or packaging of the contents
02. Other prohibited items
1) Coins, banknotes, coins and currency, etc. legal currency, remittance orders, various bearer-free securities, traveler’s checks, processed or raw gold/silver and other precious metals and precious metals, credit cards, air tickets, Eurail passes
03. List of prohibited (possible) air transport items [Link]
EMS rate table and rate inquiry
There are a number of factors that determine the rate of EMS. A different rate system is applied depending on whether the shipment is a document or non-documentary item, and the rate varies depending on the destination country. And the final price is determined by the weight and volume of the item.
Please note that the table below is a fee table according to the weight of non-documentary documents by country.
01. EMS rate table – Australia / Brazil / Canada / China / France / Germany / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Japan / Malaysia
02. EMS rate table – New Zealand / Philippines / Russia / Singapore / Spain / Taiwan / Thailand / UK / USA / Vietnam
■ EMS rate inquiry [Shortcut]
In the case of EMS rates, both weight and volume are measured and the rate is set according to the heavy weight. Bulk weight is calculated by (width (cm)×length (cm)×height (cm))/6000 as the calculation method is shown in the price inquiry link above. When measured in this way, even if the weight is light, bulky items will have higher shipping costs, so it’s a good idea to take care of packaging as well.
And sometimes it is returned depending on the condition of the box when packing, so it is recommended to use the standard packing box provided at the post office unless there is a special case. If it is returned, you will incur a loss in the costs involved, so it is recommended to replace the box if the staff tells you that it is in a packaging condition that could be a risk of return when you file it at the post office window.
Today, I briefly summarized the post office EMS reception method and fee. It may be complicated for first-time users, but it’s not that complicated once you do it once. The website of the post office is also well explained, so please read it carefully before using it.