South Korea — 2026

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South Korea received 99 refusals in 2026, most of them in Fishery/Seafood Products. Of these, 41 were hazard refusals and 58 were paperwork refusals.

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By category

Category	Refusals
Fishery/Seafood Products	21
Vegetables and Vegetable Products	20
Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans	11
Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base)	10
Macaroni and Noodle Products	5
Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements	4
Soft Drinks and Waters	4
Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings	3
Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum	3
Soups	3
Spices, Flavors, and Salts	3
Fruit and Fruit Products	2
Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet)	2
Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil)	2
Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch	2
Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products	1
Beverage Bases	1
Dressings and Condiments	1
Filled Milk and Imitation Milk Products	1
Total	99

Refusals in 2026

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U47-2605538-5 2026-10-04 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous
U47-2605541-9 2026-10-04 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous
U47-2605787-8 2026-09-28 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous
U47-2604605-3 2026-09-28 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous
1FX-2008624-6 2026-09-25 MEAL REPLACEMENTS (NOT LABELED FOR TREATMENT OF DISEASE)Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. no english
B7S-2605071-7 2026-09-21 MUSSELSFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filthysalmonella
EVJ-1265443-3 2026-09-21 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONINGS, LIQUID, WITH SALT, N.E.C.Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. list ingrepresrv lblusual namemfr inj
AEF-0039240-9 2026-09-14 FILEFISHFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. 807refusal
EPM-0196013-3 2026-09-03 SQUID, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. salmonella
U47-2608728-9 2026-08-24 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. refuse ei
AEK-0969505-6 2026-08-13 GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICAL TEAS)Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. ncontact
9NX-0007847-0 2026-08-05 ANCHOVYFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filthy
ASW-0145164-9 2026-08-04 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous
EJA-5232385-6 2026-07-31 BARBECUE SAUCEMultiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. no process
AEK-7956220-1 2026-07-28 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved
DQ7-0304711-7 2026-07-28 KONJAC, JUICE OR DRINK (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. no process
AEK-9592311-4 2026-07-24 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no english
9WF-1052864-6 2026-07-22 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSDietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DWCI. no process
U47-2604929-7 2026-07-16 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblg
ASW-0145158-1 2026-07-14 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous
HE8-0213283-8 2026-07-13 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
HE8-0213214-3 2026-07-13 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
B7S-2605088-1 2026-07-13 SOUP, N.E.C.Soups. Import division DWCI. needs fceno process
HE8-0213327-3 2026-07-13 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonouslisteria
1FX-0428687-8 2026-07-10 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved
9GH-0039565-5 2026-07-07 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide
U47-2604290-4 2026-07-06 BEEF SOUP, PLAINSoups. Import division DNEI. no process
EPM-0194749-4 2026-06-30 OCTOPUS, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. mfrhaccp
EKY-2604128-8 2026-06-30 FISH SAUCE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. no process
597-0211388-3 2026-06-24 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblg
BCM-0107043-0 2026-06-22 POLLACK, POLLOCKFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. mfrhaccp
B7S-2603225-1 2026-06-16 LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide
BCM-0107035-6 2026-06-16 SQUID, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. mfrhaccp
EPM-0193906-1 2026-06-15 SQUID, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. mfrhaccp
U47-2605126-9 2026-06-09 PEPPER SAUCE (HOT, MILD, ETC.)Dressings and Condiments. Import division DNEI. refuse ei
HE8-0213110-3 2026-06-09 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
EH3-2670852-4 2026-06-03 SQUID, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. salmonella
1FX-5872516-8 2026-06-01 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no english
B7S-2601307-9 2026-06-01 MINERAL N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. list ingrenutrit lblhealth cunapproved
AEK-0406044-7 2026-05-29 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSDietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. list ingredietarylblinconspiculacks firm+3 more
1FX-5739201-0 2026-05-29 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. inconspicuno english
U47-2602039-7 2026-05-20 FISH, N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. refuse ei807refusal
ASW-0144999-9 2026-05-13 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous
DF4-1641750-2 2026-05-11 WHEAT FLOUR, PLAINWhole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. fsvp vio
NQA-0001873-6 2026-05-07 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. list ingredietarylbllacks firmno english+6 more
AN1-0911906-3 2026-05-01 SAURYFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. mfrhaccp
EKY-2603152-9 2026-04-28 CRAB CHOWDER/SOUP/STEW/BISQUE, MIXED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. mfrhaccp
U47-2601680-9 2026-04-27 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeria
BCM-0106881-4 2026-04-27 POLLACK, POLLOCKFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. mfrhaccp
B7S-2601021-6 2026-04-24 MACKEREL (ALL EXCEPT SCOMBEROMORUS SP, EG SPANISH OR KING SEE '22')Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. no process
B7S-2601153-7 2026-04-23 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. 807refusal
B7S-2603064-4 2026-04-20 SAURYFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. 807refusal
9NX-0007593-0 2026-04-20 MIXED STARCH SNACKS, BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. refuse ei
U47-2516875-9 2026-04-17 SOFT DRINK, OTHER FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATEDSoft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. no process
U47-2601957-1 2026-04-16 SOY SAUCEMultiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. 807refusal
9WF-1052006-4 2026-04-16 FRUIT BEVERAGE BASES, LIQUID, N.E.C.Beverage Bases. Import division DWCI. no process
EPM-0193910-3 2026-04-14 FISH ROE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. mfrhaccp
B7S-2601135-4 2026-04-10 SOUP, N.E.C.Soups. Import division DWCI. needs fceno process
U47-2602621-2 2026-04-08 PERSIMMON, DRIED OR PASTEFruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. sulfitelblpesticide
EPM-0193527-5 2026-04-03 RICE CAKESBakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. 807refusal
B7S-2511018-1 2026-04-03 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. 807refusal
E8L-2601674-6 2026-04-03 WHEAT GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, CRACKED, SPLIT), BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. 807refusal
DF4-1640139-9 2026-03-31 SEAWEED (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. fsvp vio
DF4-1640643-0 2026-03-30 WHEAT FLOUR, PLAINWhole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. fsvp vio
9GH-0039455-9 2026-03-24 ORIENTAL NOODLES (FLAVORED WITH SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,LOBSTER,CRAB,PLAIN,ETC.)Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. refuse ei
U47-2600249-4 2026-03-20 RICE FLAKES/PAPERMacaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. refuse ei807refusal
AEK-0005337-0 2026-03-19 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. labelingnutrit lblhealth c
B7S-2512177-4 2026-03-11 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. refuse ei
U47-2601406-9 2026-03-11 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide
E8L-2601345-3 2026-03-11 PEPPER, MIXED, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. 807refusal
U47-2600415-1 2026-03-06 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. refuse ei
BRI-0099131-5 2026-03-06 CEREAL, N.E.C. (BABY)Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DWCI. refuse ei
N8N-2601198-4 2026-03-05 REFINED VEGETABLE OIL, SINGLE INGREDIENT, N.E.C.Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DWCI. 807refusal
EUG-0048222-4 2026-03-04 ANCHOVYFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. mfr insan
E8L-2513280-9 2026-02-26 POLLACK, POLLOCK, COLD SMOKED, FISHFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. refuse ei
98K-2253089-5 2026-02-25 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. fsvp vio
U47-2515567-3 2026-02-25 SOLEFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. 807refusal
B7S-2512313-5 2026-02-24 ORIENTAL NOODLES (FLAVORED WITH SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,LOBSTER,CRAB,PLAIN,ETC.)Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. 807refusal
U47-2516501-1 2026-02-24 RICE FLAKES/PAPERMacaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. 807refusal
B7S-2512193-1 2026-02-18 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. 807refusal
EJA-5224340-1 2026-02-17 POLLACK, POLLOCKFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. 807refusal
U47-2517061-5 2026-02-17 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. 807refusal
98K-2252624-0 2026-02-12 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe colcolor lblg
8TV-2702578-3 2026-02-12 RICE GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, SPLIT), BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. 807refusal
B7S-2512137-8 2026-02-10 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. 807refusal
EJA-5224324-5 2026-02-10 FILLED OR IMITATION MILK OR MILK TYPE PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.Filled Milk and Imitation Milk Products. Import division DWCI. 807refusal
8TV-2702505-6 2026-02-09 ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE, JUICE OR DRINK, N.E.C.Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. 807refusal
EJA-5223830-2 2026-02-05 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. 807refusal
B7S-2511092-6 2026-02-04 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. 807refusal
U47-2513617-8 2026-02-04 SWEET GOODS WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING, N.E.C.Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. refuse ei807refusal
9GH-0039145-6 2026-01-30 SESAME OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENTVegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. refuse ei807refusal
U47-2515932-9 2026-01-30 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. refuse ei
NYM-2503097-8 2026-01-27 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. usual namenutrit lbl
799-7211609-2 2026-01-22 NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. needs fce
9GH-0038065-7 2026-01-20 GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. unapproved
ASW-0167533-8 2026-01-16 GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. pesticide
EJA-5223952-4 2026-01-13 SOYBEANS (SEE INDUSTRY 37 FOR BEAN CURD), DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. refuse ei
9G5-3020267-6 2026-01-08 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. dietarylblnutrit lblno english
9WF-1050357-3 2026-01-06 NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. no process