--- title: Moving from Reno to South Korea: Moving Goods Guide url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/south-korea/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [International moving through partner carriers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/) - Moving from Reno to South Korea # Moving from Reno to South Korea Korea Customs Service exempts household goods used overseas for more than 3 months when you plan to live in Korea for a year, or 6 months with family. Unaccompanied goods must arrive within 6 months, and furniture and appliances are limited by household size, from 1 unit up to 4. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) South Korea handles household shipments as moving goods, and the Korea Customs Service (KCS) publishes the conditions in English. The tests depend on how long you plan to stay, how long you used the goods abroad and how large the household is. O'Brien's Moving & Storage plans overseas moves through Bekins and partner international carriers; the points below come from the KCS page. ## Who qualifies as a mover KCS describes standard movers as foreigners or overseas Koreans who intend to live in Korea for at least 1 year, or 6 months if accompanied by family members. A separate short-term category covers foreigners who intend to stay at least 3 months but less than 6 months. Proof of the stay period is the alien registration card, the visa before the card is issued, or a domestic employment contract. ## Duty treatment and the quantity table For standard movers, goods used overseas for more than 3 months are duty-exempt unless they fall under mandatory taxation. KCS also applies quantity limits to furniture and household appliances, based on the number of family members; personal effects such as clothing are outside the table. | Family members | Acknowledged quantity | | --- | --- | | 1 to 2 | 1 | | 3 to 4 | 2 | | 5 to 8 | 3 | | 9 or more | 4 | Items beyond those quantities, goods used less than 3 months before entry, motor vehicles (other than ones exported from Korea) and certain jewelry above the stated taxable value are listed as mandatory taxable items. ## Six-month arrival rule Unaccompanied goods must arrive in Korea within 6 months of the mover's arrival date, measured from the entry date of the ship or aircraft carrying them. KCS gives special start dates for overseas Koreans who give up permanent resident status and for people whose nationality changes. ## Documents KCS lists For vehicles, KCS allows one passenger car or motorcycle per household if it was registered overseas in the mover's name at least 3 months before entry. - Moving-goods declaration, filed in the mover's name. - Itemized description of the declared goods and a packing list. - Bill of lading. - Alien registration card, visa and domestic employment certificate. - Power of attorney form if someone else clears the goods. ## Where the O'Brien's paperwork fits The KCS table counts furniture and appliances by household size, so a clear count of beds, sofas, refrigerators and televisions is the first thing to settle. O'Brien's writes an itemized inventory and condition report before packing, and the an itemized written estimate. Your free in-home estimate also comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. Call 775-359-6683 and ask for an estimator, or see [how our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Korea Customs Service, Customs Clearance for Moving Household Effects](https://www.customs.go.kr/english/cm/cntnts/cntntsView.do?mi=10804&cntntsId=5505) - [Korea Customs Service, Customs clearance guide for passengers](https://www.customs.go.kr/kcs_english/cm/cntnts/cntntsView.do?mi=8069&cntntsId=2743) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [International moving through partner carriers](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/) - [Moving overseas: how international household moves work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-overseas/) - [FAQ: International moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/international/) - [Full packing service](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/full-packing/) International moves ## Read next - [Moving from Reno to Philippines](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/philippines/) - [Moving from Reno to Australia](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/australia/) - [Moving from Reno to Italy](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/italy/) - [Moving from Reno to Spain](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/spain/) - [Moving from Reno to France](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/france/) - [Moving from Reno to Netherlands](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/netherlands/) - [Moving from Reno to Ireland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/ireland/) - [Moving from Reno to New Zealand](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/international-moving/new-zealand/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Can I bring my car as moving goods? KCS lists motor vehicles as taxable unless exported from Korea, and allows one passenger car or motorcycle per household when it was registered overseas in your name at least 3 months before entry. ### Who files the moving-goods declaration? KCS says the declaration is filed in the mover's name, and a power of attorney form is available for someone to clear the goods for you. ### Does the household quantity table apply to clothing? No. KCS applies the table to furniture and household appliances, not to personal effects such as miscellaneous goods or clothing. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. D Debbie G. October 17, 2025 Both movers were courteous, efficient and very carful with my furniture. Also, talking with Janet over the phone was a pleasure. L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070