Everything you need to know — transit times, customs rules, import duties, carrier options and shipping tips for Denmark.
| Carrier | Economy | Express |
|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | — | 1–2 days |
| FedEx | — | 2–3 days |
| UPS | 4–6 days | 2–3 days |
| DPD | 4–6 days | — |
| GLS | 5–7 days | — |
Business days. EU shipments: no customs delay.
Denmark is an EU member — no customs export declarations or import documents are required for shipments from Portugal. The following documents are only needed for commercial B2B shipments.
Standard for B2B shipments — include Danish CVR number (company registration number) for reverse charge VAT. Not required for B2C but good practice.
As part of the EU Single Market, no import duties apply between Portugal and Denmark. VAT rate in Denmark: 25% Moms — one of the EU's highest standard VAT rates. No reduced rate on most goods.. For B2C e-commerce over €150, IOSS registration may apply.
| Product Category | Typical Duty Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All goods (intra-EU) | 0% | No import duties on goods moving within the EU single market |
| Danish Moms (VAT) on B2C sales | 25% | Must be charged via EU OSS registration if annual cross-border EU B2C sales exceed €10,000 |
| Danish Moms (VAT) on B2B sales | 0% (reverse charge) | B2B: include Danish CVR number — buyer accounts for VAT via reverse charge |
Duty rates are indicative. Actual rates depend on the HS code classification of your goods. Consult a customs broker for high-value or complex shipments.
The following items have import restrictions or are prohibited in Denmark. Check carrier guidelines before shipping.
Denmark uses Danish Krone (DKK) — not the Euro, despite being an EU member. Price your goods in DKK for Danish B2C customers to improve conversion.
DPD has the strongest Danish B2C delivery network — good pickup point (DPD Parcelshop) coverage and native Danish delivery notifications.
Copenhagen is Denmark's primary e-commerce market, but Aarhus (Jutland), Odense (Funen) and Aalborg are also significant commercial centres.
Danish consumers have very high e-commerce adoption rates and expect seamless delivery experiences — choose carriers with Danish-language tracking and flexible delivery options.
Danish Moms at 25% — EU OSS simplifies VAT compliance for cross-border B2C sales. Register for OSS in Portugal via the AT (Autoridade Tributária) portal.
B2B tip: always include the Danish CVR number on your invoice. Danish companies use CVR (Centrale Virksomhedsregister) numbers — verify them at cvr.dk.
No — Denmark is an EU member state. Goods move freely within the EU single market with no customs declarations, import duties or border controls. A commercial invoice is standard for B2B shipments (include CVR number for reverse charge) but no customs declaration is needed.
No — Denmark is an EU member but has an opt-out from the Eurozone and uses the Danish Krone (DKK). Denmark is one of only two EU members with a formal opt-out from the Euro (Denmark and Sweden). Despite the DKK, the exchange rate is pegged tightly to the Euro under the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM II).
Danish Moms is 25% — one of the EU's highest, and notably Denmark has almost no reduced rates (unlike most EU countries). For B2C e-commerce from Portugal: register for EU OSS and charge 25% Danish Moms once annual cross-border EU B2C sales exceed €10,000. B2B: reverse charge — include CVR number on invoice.
CVR (Centrale Virksomhedsregister) is Denmark's company registration number — an 8-digit identifier for all Danish businesses. Always request the CVR from your Danish business customers and include it on B2B invoices. This is required for VAT reverse charge and helps Danish buyers identify you as a trusted EU supplier. Verify Danish CVR numbers for free at cvr.dk.
DHL Express: 1–2 business days to Copenhagen. FedEx/UPS Express: 2–3 days. Economy road (DPD, GLS): 4–6 business days. Denmark is approximately 2,800 km from Portugal by road via France and Germany — among the longer intra-EU routes. For urgent shipments, DHL Express is strongly recommended.
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