I used a freight forwarder to get Summer Fridays Iced Matcha to South Korea

Why the Iced Matcha Lip Butter Balm is viral in 2026

I’ve been seeing the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in 'Iced Matcha' all over my social media feeds lately. Even though we are well into 2026, the obsession with Matcha-themed aesthetics hasn't faded. This specific shade is a US-exclusive limited edition, which makes it incredibly hard to find here in South Korea. While European boutiques and Asian retailers often get these releases months later, I didn't want to wait.

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The balm itself is famous for its vegan formula and that perfect hint of green tint that goes on clear but smells like a fresh latte. I noticed it trending on French TikTok first, and I knew I had to find a way to get it delivered to Seoul quickly. Checking us trends confirmed that this is one of the most sought-after beauty items of the season.

Shipping Estimates for Lip Butter Balm

To help you plan your own purchase, I’ve put together a quick estimate of what you’re looking at in terms of package logistics. This is a very light item, which makes it perfect for adding to a larger haul.

How I shipped my order to South Korea

Since the official Summer Fridays website and Sephora US don't offer direct **international shipping** to South Korea at a reasonable rate, I chose a simpler path. I used comGateway as my **freight forwarder**. This allowed me to ship my package to a **tax-free us address** in Oregon, saving me from paying US sales tax on top of the product price.

My lazy method involved just three steps: I signed up for an account, got my US address, and entered that address at checkout on Sephora. If you find that your Korean credit card is being declined by US stores, you can always use a **proxy shopping** service like the "Buy For Me" feature. This essentially lets someone else handle the transaction for you, which is the ultimate way to avoid paperwork.

Before I committed, I used the shipping calculator to **estimate shipping cost**. Since the balm is so light, the cost was minimal. I actually combined it with a few other items to make the **international shipping service** even more cost-effective.

Avoiding South Korea import tax on beauty products

When shipping to South Korea, we have to be mindful of the de minimis threshold. For goods coming from the USA, the limit is generally $200 USD (including the cost of the items and domestic US shipping, but excluding international shipping) under the KORUS FTA. However, for most functional cosmetics, the limit is actually $150 USD. Since a single lip balm is well under this, I didn't have to worry about a heavy **import tax** bill.

I always recommend double-checking the FAQ or the Korean Customs Service website if you are planning to buy more than 10-12 units of the same item, as that can sometimes trigger "commercial use" flags. For my personal order of two balms, it cleared customs in Seoul within 24 hours of arrival.

Final thoughts on my experience

Getting your hands on US exclusives in 2026 doesn't have to be a headache. By using a reliable **freight forwarder**, I managed to get my Iced Matcha balm delivered to my door in Seoul just 8 days after it arrived at my US warehouse. I didn't have to fill out complex customs forms or deal with overseas customer service. If you want to shop us ship international, this is definitely the most direct route I've found.