Import Agency
Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. is South Korea's specialized import agency and trading company, providing a comprehensive One-Stop Import Agency Service built on over 30 years of global trade expertise and international logistics capabilities.
We handle the full spectrum of complex and demanding import procedures accurately and in full compliance with applicable regulations — including import agency, customs clearance, import requirements review, KC certificate, tariff and VAT analysis, food quarantine, tableware quarantine, plant quarantine, and MFDS (Ministry of Food
and Drug Safety) registration.
From pre-import stages through Overseas Factory Sourcing → Contract → Import Requirements Review →
International Logistics → Customs Clearance (by licensed customs broker) → Domestic Delivery, we directly
manage every step and serve as your company's dedicated Trade Department and Import Division.
Import Requirement Exemption Q&A
Import requirement exemption refers to a method of importing goods where the certification, quarantine, and licensing procedures normally required under the Foreign Trade Act and the Consolidated Public Notice are waived. Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. reviews applicable regulations in advance to determine whether requirement
exemption applies, minimizing unnecessary certification costs, quarantine expenses, and import risks.
Import requirement exemption is possible in the following cases:
- Imports of raw materials and equipment for foreign currency earning purposes
- Goods in transit trade, foreign-receipt imports, foreign-delivery exports, ship/aircraft supplies
- Cases falling under the grounds specified in Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Foreign Trade Act
- Cases qualifying for requirement confirmation exemption under individual laws and regulations
Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. reviews the applicability of requirement exemption from the contract stage to structure the import accordingly.
No. Products subject to the following laws are restricted from or ineligible for requirement exemption, making advance legal review essential:
- Narcotics Control Act
- Plant Protection Act
- Act on Safety Management of Firearms, Swords, Explosives, etc.
- Act on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal
- Act on the Regulation of Manufacturing of Specific Substances for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
- Act on the Prevention of Contagious Animal Diseases
- Wildlife Protection and Management Act
- Grain Management Act
- Pharmaceutical Affairs Act (limited to over/misuse-risk medicines designated by the Minister of Food and Drug Safety)
- Chemicals Control Act; Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances
- Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control
- Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act
- Aquatic Life Disease Control Act
- Act on Conservation and Use of Biological Diversity
- Wastes Control Act
- Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles
- Defense Acquisition Program Act
- Special Act on Safety of Children's Products
- Sanitation Products Management Act
- Act on the Safety of Household Chemical Products and Biocides
Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. clearly distinguishes whether requirement exemption is applicable or not based on product-specific regulations.
Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. directly handles every step of the process below:
- Preparation of the Import Requirement Exemption Confirmation Application
- Review of import contracts and supporting documents
- Preparation of evidence documents demonstrating grounds for requirement exemption
- Correspondence with the requirement exemption confirmation authority and approval management
Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. takes full responsibility, so your company can focus entirely on your import schedule and business operations without dealing with
complex administrative procedures.
Yes. Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. provides import agency, international logistics, and global communication as a single integrated structure.
- Direct operation of ocean and air freight
- Purchasing agency and overseas Seller/Buyer negotiation support
- Multilingual support in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian
- Advance cost analysis covering logistics, tariffs, quarantine, and certification
This transforms an uncertain import structure into a predictable and manageable cost structure.
- A specialized import agency with hands-on requirement exemption experience
- A structure that simultaneously understands import requirements, customs clearance, quarantine, and certification
- Complete One-Stop import agency including international logistics
- Import design focused on profit structure, not just risk avoidance
With Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd., import requirement exemption becomes not a workaround, but a legitimate strategy.
Import Agency Service Overview
Understanding Your Exact Needs
We clearly identify your needs and simultaneously provide our know-how. From
initial contact with the Buyer or Seller through to final delivery, all steps and
responsible parties for each stage are set through mutual consultation —
customized to your specific needs and business characteristics.
Agency Fees
Since each client's needs, product type, scope of agency, and complexity of work
vary considerably, agency fees are determined through thorough review and
mutual agreement with the client prior to signing the agency contract.
Claims Handling
If a claim arises from an overseas trade partner or at any stage of the supply chain, Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. will handle the claim process on your behalf.
Tariff Refund — by Licensed Customs Broker
Through our contracted customs brokers, we clearly establish the eligible refund
applicant and the recipient of the refund, ensuring that your company receives all
applicable tariff refunds accurately.
OEM · ODM · OBM
Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. is a specialized overseas OEM/ODM import agency. In particular, China OEM/ODM accounts for over 50% of our total business, reflecting our deep network with Chinese manufacturers and our accumulated hands-on expertise in China-based production.
We go far beyond simply connecting you with factories. We manage the entire overseas OEM/ODM process as a One-Stop service: Product Planning → China Factory Sourcing → Sample Production → Unit Price Negotiation → Quality Control → Import Contract → International Logistics → Customs Clearance · Quarantine · Certification.
China OEM/ODM is a high-risk area prone to factory selection errors, quality inconsistencies, intellectual property disputes, delivery delays, and price increases. However, Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. minimizes these risks through a verified pool of Chinese manufacturers and hands-on contract management.
Contract (private label) manufacturing
- A method where the manufacturer handles both product development and production
- Expected to drive revenue growth in markets with an established customer base
- Achieves economies of scale through mass production
Manufacturer-designed production
- A method where the manufacturer handles both product design and production
- Design and production fully integrated
- Higher added value than OEM, with potential for royalty income
In-house brand production
- A proprietary production model for selling products under your own brand
- Highest added value of all three models
- Requires building your own distribution channels and brand marketing
OEM · ODM Q&A
OEM is a model where the customer plans the product and the factory produces it, while ODM is a model where the factory also handles product planning and design. Purple
Ocean International Co., Ltd. supports both OEM and ODM, and we analyze each Chinese factory's strengths to propose the most suitable approach.
The most critical factors are factory verification and contract structure. Proceeding with China OEM based solely on unit price carries significant risks including quality issues,
delivery delays, and unauthorized production. We work exclusively with verified factories with actual transaction history.
Yes, they can. However, KC certification, MFDS registration, and quarantine requirements must be fully met. Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. reverse-engineers Korean
import requirements from the OEM stage to proactively eliminate the risk of customs clearance failure.
Yes, it is. We support small-volume OEM/ODM for initial brand launches, test sales, sample production, and pilot runs. We will work with you to realistically coordinate unit
price, MOQ (minimum order quantity), and lead time conditions.
Yes — in fact, handling them together is the most efficient approach. Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. manages China OEM/ODM → Import Agency → Customs Clearance → Quarantine → Logistics as a single integrated process.