G/AG/N/KOR/51  
 
9 January 2015  
(15-0177)  Page: 1/27  
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION 
The following submission, dated 24 December 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of the Republic of Korea . The notification concerns the administration of tariff 
quotas ( Table MA:1 ) for the calendar year 2014 . 
  
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MARKET ACCESS: REPUBLIC OF KOREA 
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2014 
Implementation of market access opportunities: tariff and other quota commitments 
Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Cattle: Pure-bred breeding animals (for milk) 
Cattle: Pure-bred breeding animals (for meat) Cattle: Pure-bred breeding animals (other) Buffalo (Pure-bred breeding animals) Other (Pure-bred breeding animals) 0102.21.1000 
0102.21.2000 0102.21.9000 0102.31.0000 0102.90.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers: (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Animal Improvement Association (KAIA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KAIA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Swine (Pure-bred breeding) 0103.10.0000 (a) Alloca tion to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers: 
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Animal Improvement Association (KAIA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KAIA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to artificial insemination centers, national or public research institutes and 
the remainder is allocated to applicants on the basis of the numbers of swine registered and 
performance- tested; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable  
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- 3 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (Weighing not more 
than 185g/Pure-bred breeding) Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (Pure-bred breeding) 0105.11.1000 
0105.94.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Poultry Association (KPA) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Affairs; the KPA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to national or public research institutes and the remainder is allocated to 
applicants on the basis of past imports of pure-breeding poultry; for new entrants, quotas can be allocated in consideration of those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar capability;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable 
Skim milk powder (Concentrated/Not containing added 
sugar /Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5%) 0402.10.1010 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Dairy Industry Association (KDIA) on behalf of Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KDIA also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable Milk powder (Excluding skim milk powde r/Concentrated/Not 
containing added sugar/Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5%) 0402.10.1090
 
Other milk powder (Concentrated/Containing added suga r/Of 
a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5%) 0402.10.9000  
Butter mil k 0403.90.1000  
Whole milk powder (Concentrated/Not containing added 
sugar/Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5%) 0402.21.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Dairy Industry Association (KDIA) on behalf of Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KDIA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90days.  
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable Milk powder (Excluding whole milk powde r/Concentrated/Not 
containing added sugar/Of a fat content, by weight, 
exceeding 1.5%) 0402.21.9000  
Milk powder (Concentrated/Containing added suga r/Of a fat 
content, by weight, exceeding 1.5%) 0402.29.0000   
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- 4 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Other milk and cream (Evaporated milk/Not containing added 
sugar) 0402.91.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Dairy Industry Association (KDIA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KDIA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90days.  (c) Other arrangements; None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable Other milk and cream (Excluding evaporated milk/Not 
containing added sugar) 0402.91.9000  
Other milk and cream (Sweetened evaporated 
milk/Containing added sugar) 0402.99.1000  
Other milk and cream (Excluding sweetened evaporated 
milk/Containing added sugar) 0402.99.9000  
Whey powder (For feeding) 0404.10.1011 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Dairy Industry  Association (KDIA), the Korea Feed Milk replacer 
Association (KFMA) and the Korea Feed Ingredients Association (KFIA) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; each of them also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable Whey powder (Other) 0404.10.1019  
Whey (other/for feeding) 0404.10.1091  
Whey (other) 0404.10.1099  
Modified whey (Lactose removed/for feeding) 0404.10.2111  
Modified whey (Lactose removed/othe r) 0404.10.2119  
Modified whey (Demineralized/for feeding) 0404.10.2121  
Modified whey (Demineralized/othe r) 0404.10.2129  
Modified whey (whey protein concentrates/for feeding) 0404.10.2131  
Modified whey (whey protein concentrates/other) 0404.10.2139  
Modified whey (othe r/all or part of the lactose, protein or 
minerals have been removed/For feeding) 0404.10.2191  
Modified whey (othe r/all or part of the lactose, protein or 
minerals have been removed/Other) 0404.10.2199  
Modified whey (othe r/for feeding)  0404.10.2910  
Modified whey (othe r) 0404.10.2990   
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Butter 
Other fats and oils derived from milk 0405.10.0000 
0405.90.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Dairy Industry Association (KDIA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KDIA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to historical importers on the basis of past performance; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Birds' eggs (Not in shell/Not dried) 0408.99.1000 (a )Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b)Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Poultry Association (KPA) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Affairs; the KPA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first- come- first- served basis without any qualification 
requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Natural honey 0409.00.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural  Co-operatives Federation (NACF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture ,Food and Rural Affairs;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in two ways; first, in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions 
held by the NACF. No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; second, to historical importers on the basis of past performance;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: Refer to Note5 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX.  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Powder of bones 0506.90.2000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Feed Ingredients Association (KFIA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KFIA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Silkworm eggs 0511.99.9010 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Raw Silk Exporters Association (KRSEA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KRSEA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note4 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX. 
Apple trees 
Pear trees Peach trees 
Citrus trees 0602.20.1000 
0602.20.2000 0602.20.3000 
0602.20.6000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Nursery Fruit-Tree Growers Association (KNFTGA) on behalf of 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KNFTGA also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable  
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- 7 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Mulberry trees 0602.90.9030 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Raw Silk Exporters Association (KRSEA)on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries; the KRSEA also issues permits against these 
allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: Refer to Note 4 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX. 
Seed potatoes 0701.10.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA); the MAFRA also 
issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Potatoes (Excluding seed potatoes) 0701.90.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in two ways; first, in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions 
held by the AT. No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; second, to potato processors by the AT on the basis of their process capability and past performance;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note4 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX.  
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- 8 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Onions (Fresh or chilled) 
Onions (Dried) 0703.10.1000 
0712.20.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in two ways; first, in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions 
held by the AT. No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; second, to the AT as a designated agency; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: Refer to Note 5 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX; Quotas are fresh/chilled 
product based; For dried products, the conversion rate to fresh/chilled products is 7.2%. 
Garlic (Pilled/Fresh or chilled) 
Garlic (Excluding pilled/Fresh or chilled) 
Garlic (Provisionally preserved) Garlic (Dried) 0703.20.1000 
0703.20.9000 
0711.90.1000 0712.90.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture , Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in two ways; first, in the order of the highest price bidders at quota 
auctions held by the AT. No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; second, to the AT as a 
designated agency; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note 5 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX; Quotas are fresh/chilled 
product based; For dried products, the conversion rate to fresh/chilled products is 25%.  
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- 9 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Sweet peppers (bell type/Fresh or chilled) 0709.60.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers: (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in three ways; first, to the AT as a designated agency; second, in the order 
of the highest price bidders at quota auctions held by the AT. No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; third, to applicants on the basis of past performance; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: Refer to Note 5 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX; Quotas are dried/neither 
crushed nor ground product based; For dried/crushed and ground products ,the conversion rate to dried/neither crushed nor ground products is 63.8%. Other (Fruits of the genus capsicum o r Pimenta/Fresh or 
chilled) 0709.60.9000  
Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus (Provisionally 
preserved) 0711.90.5091  
Fruits of the genus capsicum or Pimenta (Dried/neither 
crushed nor ground) 0904.21.0000  
Fruits of the genus capsicum or Pimenta (crushed or ground) 0904.22.0000  
Beans for seed 
Other beans Small red beans for seed 
Other small red beans 0713.31.1000 
0713.31.9000 0713.32.1000 
0713.32.9000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture ,Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in two ways; first, to the AT as a designated agency; second to historical 
importers on the basis of past performance;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: Refer to Note 4 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX.  
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- 10 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Manioc (Fresh) 
Manioc chips (Dried) Other Manioc (Dried) Manioc (Chilled) 0714.10.1000 
0714.10.2010 0714.10.2090 0714.10.3000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Alcohol and Liquor Industry Association (KALIA) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture ,Food and Rural Affairs; the KALIA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to alcoholic liquor processors in consultation with the Commissioner of 
National Tax Service on the basis of production capab ility and past performance; for new entrants, quotas 
can be allocated in consideration of those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar capability; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable 
Manioc pellets (Dried) 0714.10.2020 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the National Agricult ural Co-operatives Federation and the Korea Feed 
Association on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; each of them also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any 
qualification requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Sweet potatoes (Fresh) 
Sweet potatoes (Dried) Sweet potatoes (Chilled) Other Sweet potatoes 0714.20.1000 
0714.20.2000 0714.20.3000 0714.20.9000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural Co-operative Federation (NACF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NACF also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Quotas are fresh sweet potato based; For dried potatoes, the conversion rate 
is 31%. 
Yam (Discorea spp./other) 
Taro (Colocasia spp./other) Yautia (Xanahosoma spp./other) Other (other) 0714.30.9000 
0714.40.9000 0714.50.9000 0714.90.9090 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Chestnuts (In shell) 
Chestnuts (Shelled) 0802.41.0000 
0802.42.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the National Forestry Co-operatives Federation (NFCF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NFCF also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions held by the NFCF. 
No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Pine-nuts (In shell/Fresh or dried) 
Pine-nuts (Shelled/Fresh or dried) 0802.90.1010 
0802.90.1020 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the National Forestry Co-operatives Federation (NFCF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NFCF also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii)Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note 5 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX. 
Oranges (Fresh or dried) 0805.10.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota  
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note 5 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX.  
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- 13 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Korean citrus  
Other mandarins Limes (Citrus latifolia) Other Citrus fruits 0805.20.1000 
0805.20.9000 0805.50.2020 0805.90.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note 5 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX. 
Jujubes (Fresh) 
Jujubes (Dried) 0810.90.3000 
0813.40.2000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the National Forestry Co-operatives Federation (NFCF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NFCF also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in two ways; first in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions 
held by the NFCF. No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; second to applicants on a 
first-come-first-served basis without any qualification requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Green tea (Not fermented/In immediate packings of a 
content/Not exceeding 3 kg.) 
Other green tea (Not fermented) 0902.10.0000 
0902.20.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture ,Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable  
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- 14 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Ginger (neither crushed nor ground/fresh or chilled) 
Ginger (crushed or ground/fresh or chilled) Ginger (neither crushed nor ground/dried) Ginger (crushed or ground/dried) 
Ginger (neither crushed nor ground/other) 
Ginger (crushed or ground/other) 0910.11.1000 
0910.12.1000 0910.11.2000 0910.12.2000 
0910.11.9000 
0910.12.9000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions held by the AT. 
No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note 5 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX. 
Rye (For seed) 1002.10.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural  Co-operatives Federation (NACF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NACF also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Malting barley (Seed) 
Malting barley (Other) 1003.10.1000 
1003.90.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural Co-operative Federation (NACF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NACF also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to beer brewers on th e basis of brewing capability and past performance; 
for new entrants, quotas can be allocated in consideration of those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar capability; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Unhulled barley (Seed) 
Unhulled barley (Other) Naked barley (Seed) Naked barley (Other) 
Other barley (Seed) 
Other barley (Other) Barley flour Groats and meal (Barley) Pellets (Barley) 
Rolled or flaked grains (Barley) 
Other worked grains (Barley) 1003.10.2000 
1003.90.2000 1003.10.3000 1003.90.3000 
1003.10.9000 
1003.90.9000 1102.90.1000 1103.19.1000 1103.20.3000 
1104.19.2000 
1104.29.2000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Feed Association (KFA) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Affairs; the KFA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to assorted feed processors and national research institutes by the KFA on 
the basis of past performance;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note 4 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX; Quotas are unhulled barley 
based. 
Oats (For seed) 1004.10.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural  Co-operatives Federation (NACF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NACF also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Maize (Corn/For seed) 
Sweet-corn (For seed/Dried) 1005.10.0000 
0712.90.2091 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and by the 
National Agricultural Co-operatives Federation (NACF) on behalf of the MAFRA; each of them also issues 
permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to two groups on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; first, to applicants for food-grain seed by the MAFRA; second, to applicants for feed seed by the NACF; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable 
Maize (Corn/For feeding) 
Maize (For popcorn) 
Maize (Other) Groats and meal (Maize) Other worked grains (Maize/corn) Maize Starch (For food) 
Maize Starch (Other) 
Other sweet corn (Dried) 1005.90.1000 
1005.90.2000 
1005.90.9000 1103.13.0000 1104.23.0000 1108.12.1000 
1108.12.9000 
0712.90.2092 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the National Agricult ural Co-operatives Federation (NACF), Korea Feed 
Association (KFA), Korea Corn Processing Industry Association (KCPIA), Korea Pharmaceutical Traders Association (KPTA), the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT), Korea Corn Association (KCA), Korea Paper Association (KPA) and Korea Corrugated Packaging Case Industry 
Association (KCPCIA) on behalf of the the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; each of them 
also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to three groups; first,  to the NACF member cooperatives by NACF and to 
assorted feed processors by the KFA on the basis of past production; second, to corn processors, millers, 
grain tea processors, pop- corn processors and alcoholic liquor processors, etc. by the KCPIA, AT, KCA, 
KPA and KCPCIA on the basis of their production capability and past performance; third, to cornstarch containing pharmaceuticals processors by the KPTA on the basis of past imports; for new entrants, quotas can be allocated in consideration of those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar capability; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Rice in the husk (Paddy or rough) 1006.10.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota and Country Specific quota s pecified as in Section I-B 
of Part I in Schedule LX-Republic of Korea modified in 2005 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA); the MAFRA also 
issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to the Office of Supply as a designated agency; (iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note 4 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX; Quotas are non-glutinous 
milled rice based and will be imported mainly in the form of brown rice. Husked (brown) rice (Nonglutinous)  1006.20.1000  
Husked (brown) rice (Glutinous)  1006.20.2000  
Semi-milled or wholly milled rice  (Nonglutinous) 1006.30.1000  
Semi-milled or wholly milled rice  (Glutinous) 1006.30.2000  
Broken rice 1006.40.0000  
Rice flou r 1102.90.2000  
Groats and meal (rice) 1103.19.3000  
Pellets (rice) 1103.20.2000  
Rolled or flaked (rice)  1104.19.1000  
Other (containing cocoa/other/mixes and doughs for the 
preparation of baker's wares of heading 19.05) 1806.90.2290  
Other (containing cocoa/other/othe r) 1806.90.2999  
Rice flou r (Mixes and doughs for the preparation of baker's 
wares of heading 19.05) 1901.20.1000  
Other (Mixes and doughs for the preparation of baker's wares 
of heading 19.05) 1901.20.9000  
Other food preparations of goods  (rice flour) 1901.90.9091  
Other food preparations of goods  (Other)  1901.90.9099  
Grain sorghum (For seeds) 1007.10.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural  Co-operatives Federation (NACF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NACF also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Buckwheat 
Fonio (Digitaria spp.) Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) Triticale 
Other cereals 1008.10.0000 
1008.40.0000 1008.50.0000 1008.60.0000 
1008.90.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in two ways; first, in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions 
held by the AT. No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; second, to the AT as a designated agency; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: Refer to Note 4 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX. 
Foxtail millet (Setalla italic/seed) 1008.21.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA); the MAFRA also 
issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Other cereal flours  
Groats and meal (Wheat) Groats and meal (Oats) 
Groats and meal (Other) 
Pellets (Wheat) Pellets (Other) Rolled or flaked (Oats) Rolled or flaked grains (Other) 
Other worked grains (Oats) 
Other worked grains (Coicis semen) Other worked grains (Other) 1102.90.9000 
1103.11.0000 1103.19.2000 
1103.19.9000 
1103.20.1000 1103.20.9000 1104.12.0000 1104.19.9000 
1104.22.0000 
1104.29.1000 1104.29.9000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to historical importers on a first-come-first-served basis;  (iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note 4 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX.  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Potatoes (Flour, meal and powder) 
Potatoes (Flakes, granules, and pellets) 1105.10.0000 
1105.20.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to food processors on the basis of the amount of potato (or flour)used in the 
previous year; for new entrants, quotas can be allocated in consideration of those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar capability;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: Quotas for these two items in Schedule LX will be implemented in an increased 
amount. 
Malt (Not roasted) Malt (Roasted/Smoked) 1107.10.0000 
1107.20.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural Co-operative Federation (NACF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NACF also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to beer brewers on th e basis of brewing capability and past performance; 
for new entrants, quotas can be allocated in consideration of those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar capability;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable 
Wheat Starch 
Other starches Inulin 1108.11.0000 
1108.19.9000 1108.20.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural Co-operative Federation (NACF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NACF also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to starch processors  by the NACF on the basis of the amount of Wheat 
starch(or Inulin) used in the previous year; for new entrants, quotas can be allocated in consideration of 
those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar capability;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
(d) Other information: None applicable 
Potato Starch 
Roasted starches Pre-gelatinised or swelling starch (for food) Pre-gelatinised or swelling starch(other) Etherified or esterified starches (for food) 
Etherified or esterified starches (other) 
Other modified starches (for food) Other modified starches (other) Starch glues 
Dextrin glues 
Other glues 1108.13.0000 
3505.10.3000 3505.10.4010 3505.10.4090 3505.10.5010 
3505.10.5090 
3505.10.9010 3505.10.9090 3505.20.1000 
3505.20.2000 
3505.20.9000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural Co-operative Federation (NACF), Korea 
Pharmaceutical Traders Association (KPTA), Korea Paper Association (KPA) and Korea Corrugated Packaging case Industry Association (KCPCIA) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural 
Affairs; each of them also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to three groups; first, to instant noodle and other food processors, assorted 
feed processors by the NACF on the basis of previous  year's production and production capability; second, 
to pharmaceutical processors by the KPTA on the basis of past imports; third, to paper, ink, paint and 
textiles manufacturers by the KPA and KCPCIA on the basis of past imports; for new entrants, quotas can 
be allocated in consideration of those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar capability; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Manioc (Cassava ) starch (for food) 
Manioc (Cassava ) starch (other) 1108.14.1000 
1108.14.9000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Paper Association(KPA) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Affairs; the KPA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to paper manufacturers on the basis of past imports; for new entrants, 
quotas can be allocated in consideration of those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar 
capability; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Sweet potatoes starch 1108.19.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural Co-operative Federation (NACF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NACF also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to historical importers of Chinese vermicelli and cold noodle processors on 
the basis of past performance; for new entrants, qu otas can be allocated in consideration of those 
amounts to historical importers with similar capability. 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable 
Soya beans (Other/For soya bean oil and cake)  
Soya beans (Other/For feeding) Soya beans (Seed/For bean sprouts) Soya beans (Other/For bean sprouts) Soya beans (Seed/Other) 
Soya beans (Other/Other)  1201.90.1000 
1201.90.2000 1201.10.1000 1201.90.3000 1201.10.9000 
1201.90.9000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), the Korea 
Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT), Korean Soybean Processors' Association (KSPA) and Korea Feed Association (KFA) on behalf of the MAFRA; each of them also issues permits against these 
allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated for feed (846,365M/T) and for others (185,787M/T) as described in 
Schedule LX; For feed, allocations are made to edible oil and defated soy-bean processors by KSPA on a first-come-first-served basis; For others, allocations are made in four ways; first ,to the AT as a designated agency; second, in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions held by the AT to 
edible soybean processors, third to assorted feed proc essors by the KFA on the basis of past production 
and processing capability; for new entrants, quotas can be allocated in consideration of those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar capability; fourth, to applicants for seed by the MAFRA on a first- come- first- served basis; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note 4 to Section I of Part I   
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Ground-nuts (Seed/In shell) 
Ground-nuts Other/(In shelled) Ground-nuts (Seed/Shelled) Ground-nuts (Other/Shelled) 
Other ground-nuts (Other prepared or preserved) 1202.30.1000 
1202.41.0000 1202.30.2000 1202.42.0000 
2008.11.9000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in two ways; first in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions 
held by the AT. No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; second to applicants on a first-come-first- served basis without any qualification requirements; 
(iv)Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: Refer to Note 4 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX; Quotas are shelled 
groundnuts based. 
Sesamum seeds 1207.40.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in two ways; first, in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions 
held by the AT. No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; second, to the AT as a designated agency; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d)Other information: Refer to Note 5 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX.  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Oleoresin extract of red ginseng 1211.20.1110 (a) Al location to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations;   
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in the order of the highest price bidders at quota auctions held by the AT. 
No qualifications are required on entering the auctions; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to Note 4 to Section I of Part I in Schedule LX. Ginseng root (Raw ginseng/Wild-cultivated ginseng) 1211.20.1190  
Ginseng root (Raw ginseng/Other)  1211.20.1211  
Ginseng root (White ginseng/Wild-cultivated ginseng/Major 
roots) 1211.20.1219  
Ginseng root (White ginseng/Wild-cultivated ginseng/Other) 1211.20.1291  
Ginseng root (White ginseng/Othe r/Major roots)  1211.20.1299  
Ginseng root (White ginseng/Othe r/Other) 1211.20.1311  
Ginseng root (Red ginseng/Wild-cultivated ginseng/Major 
roots) 1211.20.1319  
Ginseng root (Red ginseng/Wild-cultivated ginseng/Othe r) 1211.20.1391  
Ginseng root (Red ginseng/Othe r/Major roots) 1211.20.1399  
Ginseng root (Red ginseng/Othe r/Othe r) 1211.20.2210  
Ginseng powde r of Red ginseng/Powder)  1211.20.2220  
Ginseng powde r of red ginseng  (Tablet or capsule) 1211.20.2290  
Ginseng powde r of red ginseng  (Other)   1211.20.9100  
Other ( Leaves and stems of ginseng)  1211.20.9200  
Other (Ginseng seed) 1211.20.9900  
Other (Other) 1302.19.1210  
Saps and extracts (Red ginseng/extract)  1302.19.1220  
Saps and extracts (Red ginseng/extract powder) 1302.19.1290  
Saps and extracts (Red ginseng/Other)  2106.90.3021  
Red ginseng tea 2106.90.3029  
Other products of red ginseng  3301.90.4520  
Forage products (Fodder roots) 
Other forage products (Excluding alfalfa, bale) Other vegetable materials, vegetable waste, and vegetable residues and by-products 1214.90.1000 
1214.90.9090 2308.00.9000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultur al Co-operatives Federation (NACF), the Korea Feed 
Association (KFA) and the Korea Feed Ingredients Association (KFIA) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; each of them also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to two groups; first, to the NACF member cooperatives and other 
agricultural organizations by the NACF on a first-come-first-served basis; second, to assorted feed processors and national research institutes by the KFA and KFIA on a first-come-first-served basis; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable  
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encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Sesame oil and its fractions 1515.50.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers: 
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (AT) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the AT also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated in two ways; first, in the order of the highest price bidders at quota 
auctions held by the AT; second, to pharmaceuticals processors on a first- come- first- served basis; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: Refer to AT's "Quota Auctioning Guideline" for more information. 
Lactose 
Other lactose 1702.11.1000 
1702.19.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Dairy Industry Association (KDIA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KDIA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to food processors, feed processors and pharmaceuticals processors on the 
basis of past imports; for new entrants, quotas can be allocated in consideration of those amounts 
allocated to historical importers with similar capability; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Artificial honey 1702.90.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the National Agricultural  Co-operatives Federation (NACF) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the NACF also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first-come-first-served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable  
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- 25 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Fermented alcohol for manufacture of liquors 2207.10.9010 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Alcohol Liquor Industrial Association (KALIA) on behalf of the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KALIA also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to alcoholic liquor processors and alcohol distributors in consultation with 
the Commissioner of National Tax Service on the basis of production capability and past sales; for new entrants, quotas can be allocated in consideration of those amounts allocated to historical importers with similar capability;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable 
(d) Other information: None applicable 
Flours, meals, and pellets, of meat or meat offal (Not edible) 2301.10.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota  
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Feed Ingredients Association (KFIA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KFIA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first- come- first- served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Oil-cake and other solid residues of sesamum seeds 2306.90.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Feed Association (KFA) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, 
Food and Rural Affairs; the KFA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first- come- first- served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable  
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- 26 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Mixed feeds of milk replacer(for retail sale) 2309.90.1091 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Feed Milk-replace r Association (KFMA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KFMA also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to feed milk-replacer processors on a first- come- first- served basis;  
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Supplementary feeds (Chiefly on the basis of inorganic 
substances or minerals) 
Supplementary feeds (Chiefly on the basis of flavourings) 
Other supplementary feeds Other preparations of a kind used in animal feeding 2309.90.2010 
 
2309.90.2020 
2309.90.2099 2309.90.9090 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Feed Ingredients Association (KFIA) and the Korea Feed 
Milk-replacer Association (KFMA) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; each of them also issues permits against these allocations;  
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to feed processors on the basis of past imports and the remainder on a 
first-come-first-served basis; for new entrants, quotas can be allocated in consideration of those amounts 
allocated to historical importers with similar capability 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 30 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling 5001.00.0000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  
(i) Allocations are made by the Korea Raw Silk Exporters Association (KRSEA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KRSEA also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first- come- first- served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. 
(c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable  
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- 27 - Description of products Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
description Description of import arrangement applicable 
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the schedule) (from Section I-B (or I-A) of 
Part I of the Schedule)  
1 2 3 
Raw silk (More than 20 decitex but not more than 
25.56 decitex) Raw silk (More than 25.56 decitex but not more than 28.89 decitex) 
Raw silk (More than 28.89 decitex but not more than 
36.67 decitex) Raw silk (More than 36.67 decitex) 5002.00.1020 
 
5002.00.1030 
 
5002.00.1040 
 
5002.00.1050 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota 
(b) Allocation to importers:  (i) Allocations are made by the Korea Raw Silk Exporters Association (KRSEA) on behalf of the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the KRSEA also issues permits against these allocations; 
(ii), (iii) Quotas are allocated to applicants on a first- come- first- served basis without any qualification 
requirements; 
(iv) Quota allocations are valid for a calendar year; permits are normally valid for 90 days. (c) Other arrangements: None applicable (d) Other information: None applicable 
 
 
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