Can I import pet food and supplies to Korea?

Yes, you can bring pet food and supplies into Korea, though there are a few rules to keep in mind. For personal use, small quantities of sealed commercial pet food usually clear customs fine, but products containing meat or animal-derived ingredients can be subject to quarantine by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, so dry kibble from factory-sealed bags is much easier than anything homemade or with raw ingredients. If you order online from abroad, keep the value reasonable, since shipments over a certain threshold trigger customs duty while a small personal-use order generally clears under the duty-free limit.

The good news is you rarely need to import at all these days. Coupang carries a huge range of international brands like Royal Canin, Orijen, Hill's, and Acana, often cheaper and faster than overseas shipping, and pet apps like Pet Friends deliver to your door. Large stores such as the pet sections in E-Mart and Homeplus stock both food and supplies, and iHerb is handy for niche items. For prescription diets, a Korean vet can supply them directly. So before dealing with customs, check Coupang or iHerb first, since most brands are already here.