I bought the Summer Fridays Iced Matcha balm from the US and here is how you can too

Why the Iced Matcha drop is trending in 2026

I saw the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in 'Iced Matcha' take over my TikTok feed the moment it dropped on April 27, 2026. This limited edition shade is currently a US-exclusive, which makes it incredibly hard to find if you live in South Korea. The hype is real because the formula combines that famous buttery texture with a soft, green-tinted glow that smells exactly like a fresh matcha latte.

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Since this specific flavor is not available in local Korean stores yet, I had to look toward US retailers. I knew I needed a reliable freight forwarder to get this small but highly coveted item across the Pacific.

How I purchased from the USA

I started by setting up my account with comGateway to get a tax-free US address. This is the first thing I do whenever a major US beauty brand releases a limited drop. By using a warehouse in a tax-free state like Oregon, I avoided the extra 7-10% sales tax that usually gets added at the checkout of most US stores.

I checked the step-by-step guide on their website to make sure I was entering my suite number correctly. It is a straightforward process that allows me to shop US store sites just like a local resident would.

Why I used the BuyForMe service to avoid order cancellations

I have tried to buy from Sephora and the official Summer Fridays website before, only to have my orders cancelled immediately. Many US retailers often block international credit cards or refuse to ship to addresses they flag as warehouses. This is a common hurdle for those of us living in South Korea.

I solved this by using the comGateway BuyForMe service. Instead of using my own Korean credit card, I provided the product link to their team. They bought the 'Iced Matcha' balm on my behalf using a US domestic payment method. This is the safest way I have found to guarantee that my order is accepted and processed without being flagged. It saves me the headache of dealing with refund delays and cancelled orders.

My shipping estimates for South Korea

I always use the shipping calculator to plan my costs before I commit to a purchase. Here are the estimates I used for this specific item:

I also made sure to check the list of prohibited items to ensure there were no new 2026 restrictions on shipping liquids or gels to Seoul. Fortunately, lip balms are perfectly fine to ship.

How I handled Korean import duties and tax

I am always careful about import duties when shipping to South Korea. For personal use items coming from the USA, the de minimis threshold is typically $200 USD. Since the Summer Fridays balm is well under that price, I did not have to pay additional customs tax as long as I didn't bundle it with other expensive items in the same shipment.

If you are planning to buy multiple tubes or other skincare products, I suggest keeping your total package value under that $200 limit to avoid the 10% VAT and additional duties. My experience showed that keeping the shipment simple is the best way to get it through customs quickly.

The process I used to forward packages

I followed a simple routine to forward packages once my balm arrived at the warehouse. I received a notification, chose my preferred shipping speed, and paid the international shipping fee. I prefer using a parcel forwarding service that offers tracking, as limited edition items like the 'Iced Matcha' balm are hard to replace if they go missing.

I found that the package reached my door in Seoul within about 5 to 7 business days after leaving the US warehouse. By following this method, I didn't have to wait for a global release that might never happen. I simply used the logic of a proxy service to bypass the regional restrictions and enjoyed my matcha balm while the trend was still fresh.