My personal math on getting the Daylight Computer DC-1 to Seoul without the massive markup

Why I decided to pick up the Daylight Computer DC-1

As someone who spends way too many hours staring at code and documents in my office in Gangnam, my eyes were basically screaming for help by the start of 2026. I had been following the development of the Daylight Computer DC-1 for a while. It is that famous '60Hz E-ink-like' tablet that everyone is talking about. Unlike traditional tablets that flicker and strain your vision, this thing uses a reflective LCD technology that feels like paper but moves as fast as a normal screen.

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More about shipping to South Korea

The problem? It is currently a US-exclusive direct-to-consumer release. We cannot just walk into a store in Seoul and buy one. I realized that if I wanted to save my eyes, I had to figure out how to **forward packages** from the States myself.

My experience buying from the US store

I went straight to the official Daylight website. Since they only ship within the US for now, I needed a **tax-free US address** to avoid paying double taxes. I used comGateway to get an Oregon-based address. This is a huge tip for my fellow South Koreans: using an Oregon address means you pay 0% US sales tax at checkout.

If you find that the US store does not accept your local credit card, I suggest looking into the BuyForMe service. This **proxy shopping** option is great because they handle the **assisted purchase** for you, which simplifies the whole process if the checkout page gets grumpy with international billing addresses.

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Shipping Estimates: What is in the box?

Before I clicked 'buy', I wanted to know exactly what I would be paying for **international shipping**. I used the shipping calculator to **estimate shipping cost** based on the tablet's specs. Here is the data I used for my calculation:

The **international shipping rates** were quite reasonable because the item is relatively light. I checked the shipping fees page to compare express versus standard delivery to Seoul. Express is usually worth it for high-value electronics like this.

Battery and Volumetric Weight warnings

One thing I always check is the prohibited items list. While a tablet is not a restricted good, it does contain a large lithium-ion battery. Most **package forwarding** services have specific **shipping rules** for batteries. Usually, as long as the battery is inside the device, it is fine, but you should always confirm this with your **freight forwarder**.

Also, watch out for the **Volumetric Weight**. The DC-1 box is slim, so you likely will not be charged for "large volume," but if you decide to bundle it with a giant plushie or a pillow, the price could jump. I kept my shipment strictly to the tablet and its case to keep the **international shipping** costs low.

Check our guide on: Read more: Shipping a Daylight Computer DC-1 to South Korea takes less time than you think.

Handling South Korean import tax and duties

This is where most people get nervous. When importing to South Korea, anything over $200 from the US is subject to **import duties** and **customs tax**. Because the DC-1 is a premium piece of tech, it definitely crosses that threshold. Under the KORUS FTA, many electronics actually have 0% duty, but you still have to pay the 10% VAT (Value Added Tax).

I made sure to set aside about 10-12% of the purchase price for the **import tax**. You can find more details on how these are calculated on the GST/VAT info page. It is much better to calculate this beforehand than to be surprised when the courier calls you for payment.

Check our guide on: Read more: Are you about to lose your Daylight Computer DC-1 to South Korean customs by ignoring the import tax rules?.

The math of using a freight forwarder versus local markups

I did a quick comparison. Some resellers in Korea were trying to list the DC-1 for nearly 1.5 million KRW. By using a parcel forwarding service to **forward packages** myself, I paid the US retail price plus about $40 for shipping and the standard government tax.

My total ended up being significantly lower than the local "gray market" prices. Plus, by using a reputable **freight forwarder**, I had peace of mind knowing my package was insured and tracked every step of the way from the US warehouse to my door in Seoul. If you are a professional in Korea looking to protect your eyes with the latest tech in 2026, **shop US store** directly—it is the smartest way to go.