Professional customs brokerage for goods entering and leaving Portugal. HS code classification, customs declarations, and import duty handling.
Customs clearance is required for all goods entering or leaving the EU through Portugal. Incorrect declarations cause delays, fines, and confiscations. Cargosender works with licensed customs agents (despachantes) to handle your declarations correctly — classifying goods under the correct HS code, calculating duties, and submitting electronic declarations to the Portuguese customs authority (AT / Alfândega).
All customs declarations prepared by licensed despachantes registered with AT (Autoridade Tributária).
Electronic customs declarations submitted within hours. Green-channel clearance typical for compliant shipments.
Correct HS code classification avoids under-duty risks (penalties) and over-duty payment (cash flow cost).
We can pay import duties on your behalf and invoice you — removing the need to set up customs deposit accounts.
Commercial invoice, packing list, and transport document sent to our customs team.
Our agents classify goods and calculate applicable duties and VAT.
Electronic declaration submitted to AT/Alfândega.
Duties paid. Cargo cleared and available for delivery.
Simple single-commodity shipments cost less to clear than multi-line commercial invoices with multiple HS codes.
Duties are calculated on CIF value (cost + insurance + freight) × duty rate. Duty rates vary by HS code and origin.
Priority customs processing (for time-critical cargo) costs more than standard processing.
Goods from countries with EU trade agreements (e.g., Japan, Canada) may qualify for reduced or zero duty rates with correct origin documentation.
Regulated goods (chemicals, electronics, food) may need import licences (IMPIC, DGAV, INFARMED) — additional time and cost.
Goods of EU-partner origin (with valid EUR.1 or REX statement) qualify for reduced or zero duty. Can save 3–12% on goods value.
Correct HS codes from the start avoid customs audits, reclassifications, and back-duty assessments.
Combining multiple shipments into one customs entry reduces per-declaration fees.
Customs clearance fees are professional service fees — not fuel surcharges. Fees include: customs declaration preparation, submission, and follow-up. Import duties and VAT are charged at actual government rates and passed through at cost.
An HS (Harmonised System) code is a 6–10 digit number that classifies your goods for customs purposes. The code determines the import duty rate, whether licences are needed, and statistical tracking. Incorrect HS codes cause delays and penalties.
Typically: commercial invoice (value, description, origin), packing list (weight, dimensions, quantity), Bill of Lading or airway bill (transport document), and for some goods: import licence, certificate of origin, or health certificate.
Yes. Personal imports over €150 from non-EU countries are subject to Portuguese import VAT (23%) and possibly customs duty. We can handle the declaration and pay duties on your behalf.
Use the quote form above. Enter origin, destination, weight, and dimensions to see live carrier prices in seconds.
Yes. All services include door-to-door collection. Choose your pickup date during checkout.
Yes. A tracking link is sent to your email when the carrier scans the label at collection.
Contact our support team. We investigate with the carrier and keep you updated. Compensation may apply on express-guaranteed services.
Bookings can be cancelled before collection for a full refund. After collection, changes depend on the carrier's in-transit policy.
Licensed customs agents for imports and exports through Portugal. Contact us for a customs quote.