Understanding the costs of South Korean KC certification is an important step for product entry into the Korean market. Below, I outline the latest cost information as of 2025, including cost ranges for different product types, composition details, and some optimization suggestions, hoping to assist your budget planning.
KC certification costs are not fixed and depend mainly on the product type and corresponding testing complexity. To give you an intuitive understanding, the table below summarizes the approximate certification cost ranges for common product categories in 2025.
| Product Category | Total Cost Range (RMB) | Key Factors for Cost Difference |
| Home Appliances/Lighting Products | ¥5,000 – ¥20,000 | Safety & basic EMC tests, no RF requirements. |
| Industrial Equipment | ¥15,000 – ¥30,000 | Requires additional mechanical safety & immunity tests. |
| Children's Products/Toys | ¥8,000 – ¥25,000 | High proportion of chemical tests (e.g., phthalates). |
| Wireless Devices (e.g., phones, routers) | ¥20,000 – ¥130,000 | High cost of RF testing. |
In addition to the testing fees directly related to the product above, the entire certification process involves costs from other links, mainly categorized as follows:
1.Testing Fees: This is the core expense of certification, varying by product:
·Safety Testing: Ordinary electronic products approx. ¥3,000-¥15,000; high-risk products (e.g., industrial, medical devices) may reach ¥8,000-¥20,000.
·EMC Testing: Basic testing approx. ¥2,000-¥8,000; if the product includes wireless functions (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), RF testing fees increase significantly, approx. ¥10,000-¥52,000.
·Chemical & Energy Efficiency Testing: Chemical testing (e.g., RoHS) approx. ¥1,500-¥5,000; energy efficiency testing (for air conditioners, refrigerators, etc.) approx. ¥3,000-¥10,000.
2.Factory Audit Fees: For mandatory certification products, this is a necessary.
·Initial Audit Fee: Approx. ¥2,000-¥10,000 (includes auditor travel expenses, may be higher for overseas factories).
·Annual Audit Fee: Approx. ¥4,000-¥6,500 / year.
3.Certificate & Administrative Fees:
·Certificate Fee:** Initial application approx. ¥600-¥700.
·Certificate Annual Fee: Approx. ¥500-¥2,000 / year, for maintaining certificate validity.
·Change Application Fee: e.g., model expansion, factory relocation, approx. ¥700-¥2,000.
4.Other Potential Fees:
·Korean Local Agent Service Fee: Mandatory for non-Korean companies, cost approx. ¥5,000-¥15,000.
·Expedited Service Fee: If needing to shorten timeline to 4-6 weeks, approx. ¥1,000-¥5,000.
·Product Sampling Inspection Fee: At least 2 times every 3 years after certification, approx. ¥2,000-¥5,000 / time.
We hope this detailed cost analysis helps you more clearly plan the budget for KC certification. If you can share more specific product types (e.g., ordinary home appliances, products with wireless functions, or industrial equipment), BLUEASIA Tech: 13534225140 will provide professional certification consulting services!
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