Let’s learn about how to use internet duty-free shops. You can shop by looking at items in person at a duty-free shop at the airport on the day of departure, but it also seems exciting to shop through an online duty-free shop in advance.
Basically, it is cheaper than the market price, and if you make good use of various points and coupons, you can purchase it at a much cheaper price.
When internet duty-free shops are available
Basically, if you are leaving the country, you can use internet duty-free shops. If you go to Jeju Island, you can use duty-free shops, but only Jeju Internet duty-free shops are available.
(Duty-free shops such as Lotte and Shilla can only be used when departing overseas, not domestically.)
How to use basic internet duty-free shops
Basically, internet duty-free shops can be used 60 days before departure. There are some differences between duty-free shops, so some allow purchases 90 days in advance, but most allow purchases 60 days in advance. When purchasing, you must enter your passport number, departure date, and flight number, so it is convenient to check in advance.
Internet duty free shop address
Tax-exemption limit of $800
A duty-free limit of $800 per person applies when entering the country. The total price of goods purchased duty-free + goods purchased overseas must not exceed $800. If you exceed the duty-free limit of $800, you must report it to customs. If you make a voluntary declaration, 30% of the tariff will be reduced for goods exceeding the duty-free range, so it is recommended that you do so.
Items excluded from duty-free limit
Up to 2 bottles of alcohol (less than 1 liter per bottle, less than $400)
1 carton of cigarettes (200 cigarettes)
Up to 60ml of perfume
Change departure date after ordering
If your flight is changed due to a disruption in your plans after placing an order, you must apply for a change in departure date in advance. The criteria for changing the departure date may vary depending on the duty-free shop, so it is important to check carefully in advance. Also, please note that if you apply to change the departure date close to the departure date, it may be difficult to receive the product.
Regulations related to changes in departure date for each major duty-free shop
Lotte: Changes cannot be made after 180 days from the first order date. After 90 days from the first order date, changes can be made only after the E-ticket is confirmed.
Hyundai Department Store: Changes cannot be made after 180 days from the date of initial purchase. Departure date change cannot be changed after 60 days from the date of request.
Silla: Changes must be made directly on My Page at least 3 days prior to departure date. Departure information can be changed up to 3 times.
Shinsegae: Departure information can be changed up to 4 days prior to the existing departure date. Departure information can be changed up to 5 times.
Smart Shopping Tips
You can save items in advance and purchase them when they go on sale, or purchase them when you can receive points or discount coupons through an event. Also, if the product becomes available at a cheaper price later, you can cancel and purchase it again. In particular, it is a good idea to check periodically because you may receive coupons or points on the event page.
Please be sure to check the ‘purchase availability time’ carefully. Usually, purchases can only be made until a ‘specific time’ on the day before departure, but it varies by duty-free shop, departure hall, and departure time, so you must check carefully. And if you use too many duty-free shops, there may be a delay in receiving delivery.
finish
Today, we learned about how to use online duty-free shops and change the departure date. We hope you have a pleasant trip and that you shop wisely.
Good article to read together
How to register for Incheon Airport Smart Pass
How to purchase a missed flight ticket
How to reserve group tickets (feat. Mode Tour, Hana Tour)
How to reserve Modetour joint purchase airline tickets
How to reserve an intercity bus (feat. T-money Go, ride the bus)