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APIs shipped to South Korea

Zemixal supplies 385 products from its APIs range to buyers in South Korea. Locally, the main users are in semiconductors & displays, batteries & EV materials and petrochemicals. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Ulsan, Yeosu and Daesan (Seosan). Typical customers for this division are finished dosage formulators, generic dossier developers and veterinary drug manufacturers.

South Korea Sample products

385products in this division

18–26 dsea transit from India

3–5 dair freight

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Supplying APIs to South Korea

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 18–26 days to Busan and Incheon. Air cargo to Seoul Incheon (ICN) takes 3–5 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is MFDS. Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are IP, BP, USP and Ph. Eur..

Grades in this division

IPBPUSPPh. Eur.JP (on request)In-house / manufacturer specificationMicronised / particle-size specified

Pharma compliance in South Korea

Authority	MFDS
Seaports	Busan, Incheon, Ulsan
Airports	Seoul Incheon (ICN)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

Under K-REACH, importers of new substances, or existing substances at or above 1 tonne a year, must register or pre-notify through the Ministry of Environment and NIER. Non-Korean suppliers can appoint an Only Representative. Hazardous chemicals may need confirmation or import notification under the Chemicals Control Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires Korean-language MSDS submission by the importer. APIs need MFDS registration, including KDMF where relevant. Dangerous goods follow IMDG or IATA rules, and CEPA or APTA preference needs a certificate of origin.

From order to delivery

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
18–26 daysOcean transit to Busan
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: ME / NIER (K-REACH), MOEL (K-OSHA).

Indicative total by sea: 25–43 days

By air: about 7–15 days in total.

Documents for South Korea

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
K-REACH registration / pre-notification or OR confirmation (≥1 t/yr)
Chemical confirmation / import notification under the Chemicals Control Act where applicable
Korean-language MSDS submission under K-OSHA (by importer)
MFDS / KDMF documents for APIs where applicable
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

Categories in APIs

Antibiotic & Antibacterial APIs 60 Antiviral, Antifungal & Antiparasitic APIs 39 Analgesic & Anti-inflammatory APIs 28 CNS & Psychiatric APIs 61 Cardiovascular & Antihypertensive APIs 41 Antidiabetic, Hormone & Metabolic APIs 47 Respiratory & Antiallergic APIs 30 Gastrointestinal APIs 25 Oncology APIs 12 Vitamins, Excipients & Other APIs 42

A selection we ship to South Korea

A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.

Full APIs range

Venlafaxine

CAS: 99300-78-4
Formula: C₁₇H₂₈ClNO₂
MW: 313.9 g/mol

ZX-004071

Vinpocetine

CAS: 42971-09-5
Formula: C₂₂H₂₆N₂O₂
MW: 350.5 g/mol

ZX-004072

Zaleplon

CAS: 151319-34-5
Formula: C₁₇H₁₅N₅O
MW: 305.33 g/mol

ZX-004073

Zolmitriptan

CAS: 139264-17-8
Formula: C₁₆H₂₁N₃O₂
MW: 287.36 g/mol

ZX-004074

Acenocoumarol

CAS: 152-72-7
Formula: C₁₉H₁₅NO₆
MW: 353.3 g/mol

ZX-004075

Amiloride HCl

CAS: 2016-88-8
Formula: C₆H₉Cl₂N₇O
MW: 266.09 g/mol

ZX-004076

Amiodarone

CAS: 1951-25-3
Formula: C₂₅H₂₉I₂NO₃
MW: 645.3 g/mol

ZX-004077

Amlodipine

CAS: 88150-42-9
Formula: C₂₀H₂₅ClN₂O₅
MW: 408.9 g/mol

ZX-004078

Atenolol

CAS: 29122-68-7
Formula: C₁₄H₂₂N₂O₃
MW: 266.34 g/mol

ZX-004079

Atorvastatin

CAS: 134523-00-5
Formula: C₃₃H₃₅FN₂O₅
MW: 558.6 g/mol

ZX-004080

Bisoprolol Fumarate

CAS: 104344-23-2
Formula: C₄₀H₆₆N₂O₁₂
MW: 767 g/mol

ZX-004081

Bosentan

CAS: 147536-97-8
Formula: C₂₇H₂₉N₅O₆S
MW: 551.6 g/mol

ZX-004082

Questions

APIs for South Korea

Do you ship APIs to South Korea?

Yes. We ship by sea to Busan and Incheon, by air cargo or by express courier depending on quantity and urgency. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.

Which documents come with a APIs shipment to South Korea?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis and SDS as standard, plus the bill of lading or air waybill and a certificate of origin. Anything specific to MFDS is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to South Korea take?

Allow 18–26 days for ocean transit or 3–5 days by air, plus packing, export clearance and import clearance. The timeline on this page shows each stage.

What information should I include when requesting an API quotation?

State the molecule, required pharmacopoeia and edition, quantity, intended use and destination country. Mention any special needs such as micronised particle size, a specific polymorph or limits on residual solvents. If your regulator needs manufacturer documents, list them too, so we can confirm availability before pricing.

Can you supply small API samples for formulation trials?

Many APIs can be supplied in development quantities for pre-formulation and stability work. The available sample size depends on the manufacturer and on how the molecule is regulated. Share your project stage and the amount you need, and we will advise what can ship as a sample and what requires a full commercial order.

Other divisions for South Korea

Lab Reagents Solvents (HPLC & GC) Biochemicals Impurity Reference Standards Pharmaceutical Intermediates Inorganics & Metals Specialty Chemicals

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