K-beauty shipping rates: reference weight versus actual parcel weight
A guide to interpreting reference weights and checking the shipping quote for an actual order.
A shipping table can help estimate the cost of ordering K-beauty from Korea, but a reference rate for a given weight is not necessarily the final charge for your parcel. THE CAST publishes international shipping information for shoppers comparing delivery options.
Read the destination and weight together
Find the row or rate that matches the destination and reference weight. Confirm the currency, shipping service and date of the information. Rates can change, and some destinations or products may have restrictions.
A product volume is not the parcel weight
A label showing a product volume in millilitres is not a shipping weight. The packaged parcel can include containers, protective material and multiple items. Ask the retailer for an order-specific quote or review the charge shown at checkout.
Check the complete cost
Compare the item subtotal and shipping quote, then check whether applicable import taxes, duties or clearance costs are included. THE CAST notes that recipients pay applicable local charges under standard EMS terms. Check the current terms for your specific order before payment.