Quick answer
Who is a reliable pliers supplier and exporter for South Korea?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pliers to buyers in South Korea, including Seoul, Busan, Incheon. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Busan with about 15–25 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why South Korea needs pliers
South Korea is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ships, cars, steel, petrochemicals and electronics, with Busan and Incheon as its main ports.
Pliers are everyday tools for electricians, plumbers and mechanics, sold through hardware stores and replaced as they wear or go missing on site.
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in South Korea
Shipyards, steelworks and machinery plants buy MRO supplies and components.
In South Korea, factories & oems and mro distributors buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Automotive & workshops in South Korea
Car and component plants in Ulsan, Gwangju and elsewhere need tools and spares.
In South Korea, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy pliers from us mainly for plumbing and maintenance and repair.
Who buys pliers: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Construction & infrastructure in South Korea
New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across South Korea need finishing materials delivered on schedule — pipes and fittings, bathroom packages, tiles, electrical products and site tools — ideally from a single exporter with one set of documents.
In South Korea, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy pliers from us mainly for assembly lines and retail hardware stores.
Who buys pliers: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in South Korea
Distributors and retailers in South Korea import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In South Korea, hardware stores and supermarkets buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Electrical installation · Automotive workshops · Plumbing · Maintenance and repair · Assembly lines · Retail hardware stores.
Top 9 cities for pliers in South Korea
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of pliers. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Pliers in Seoulvia Incheon · 1 day by roadThe capital region and Korea's largest consumer and construction market.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructureManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Pliers in Busanport: BusanKorea's largest port and a shipbuilding and machinery centre.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceWholesale & retail distributionAutomotive & workshops
- 03Pliers in Incheonport: IncheonPort and free-economic-zone city west of Seoul.Wholesale & retail distributionManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 04Pliers in Gwangjuvia Gwangyang · 1 day by roadVehicle and home-appliance manufacturing city.Automotive & workshopsManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 05Pliers in Daeguvia Busan · 1 day by roadTextile and auto-parts manufacturing centre.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAutomotive & workshops
- 06Pliers in Ulsanport: UlsanHome of one of the world's largest car plants, major shipyards and refineries.Automotive & workshops
- 07Pliers in Pohangport: PohangSite of one of the world's largest steelworks.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 08Pliers in Changwonvia Busan · 1 day by roadMachinery, power-equipment and defence manufacturing cluster.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 09Pliers in Geojevia Busan · 1 day by roadIsland of two of the world's largest shipyards.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
Importing pliers into South Korea: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in South Korea — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 13:00–22:30 South Korea time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +82 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Korean; we correspond in English |
| Currency | won (KRW); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | UNI-PASS |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Korea CEPA (since 2010) and APTA — preferential duty with a certificate of origin |
| Plan orders around | Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (September–October) |
Pliers specifications for South Korea
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to South Korea's import requirements.
| Material | Chrome vanadium steel, carbon steel |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 150 mm, 160 mm, 180 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm |
| Finish | Polished, satin chrome, black oxide |
| Handles | PVC dipped, dual-material, 1000 V insulated |
Types of pliers available
- Water Pump Pliers
- Cutting Pliers
- Bent Nose Pliers
- Long Nose Pliers
- Jaw Locking Pliers
- Combination Pliers
Standards: ISO 5746, DIN ISO 5743, IEC 60900 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products need KC certification.
Price, duties & landed cost in South Korea
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in won (KRW) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Busan |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT |
| Import conformity | Regulated products need KC certification. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to South Korea
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.
