Everything you need to know — transit times, customs rules, import duties, carrier options and shipping tips for Hungary.
| Carrier | Economy | Express |
|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | — | 1–2 days |
| FedEx | — | 2–3 days |
| UPS | 5–7 days | 2–3 days |
| DPD | 4–6 days | — |
| GLS | 5–7 days | — |
Business days. EU shipments: no customs delay.
Hungary 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 — include Hungarian adószám (tax number, format: 12345678-1-23) for VAT reverse charge. Not required for B2C but recommended.
As part of the EU Single Market, no import duties apply between Portugal and Hungary. VAT rate in Hungary: 27% ÁFA (Általános Forgalmi Adó) — the highest standard VAT rate in the EU. Reduced: 18% on dairy and cereals; 5% on medicines, books, pork, poultry, eggs.. For B2C e-commerce over €150, IOSS registration may apply.
| Product Category | Typical Duty Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All goods (intra-EU) | 0% | No import duties within the EU single market |
| Hungarian ÁFA (standard) | 27% | EU's highest VAT rate — must be charged via OSS if annual cross-border EU B2C sales exceed €10,000 |
| Hungarian ÁFA (dairy, cereals) | 18% | Reduced rate applies to dairy products and some grain products |
| Hungarian ÁFA (medicines, books, meat) | 5% | Super-reduced rate on medicines, books, pork, poultry, eggs and some medical equipment |
| B2B reverse charge | 0% (buyer self-accounts) | Include adószám on B2B invoice — Hungarian buyer accounts for ÁFA |
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 Hungary. Check carrier guidelines before shipping.
DPD via Sprinter has the strongest Hungarian B2C residential network — Sprinter is DPD's local Hungarian brand with excellent coverage across all Hungarian cities and towns.
27% ÁFA makes Hungary the most expensive EU country for B2C VAT — factor this into pricing and consider DDP quotes in HUF for the best customer experience.
Budapest dominates Hungarian commerce, but major industrial cities — Győr (Audi), Debrecen (BMW since 2025), Kecskemét (Mercedes-Benz), Székesfehérvár (Samsung) — are important B2B shipping destinations.
GLS has excellent B2B industrial coverage across Hungarian manufacturing zones — strong for automotive and electronics supply chain shipments.
HUF/EUR rate fluctuates — if pricing in HUF for B2C, review rates regularly. As of 2025/2026, approximately 390–410 HUF per EUR.
Register for EU OSS in Portugal to simplify Hungarian ÁFA compliance — the OSS single registration covers B2C VAT across all 27 EU member states including Hungary.
No — Hungary 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 the Hungarian adószám for VAT reverse charge) but no customs declaration is required.
Hungary's ÁFA at 27% is the EU's highest standard VAT rate, introduced in 2012 as part of fiscal consolidation measures. Despite the high standard rate, significant reduced rates apply: 5% on medicines, books and some food categories. For B2C sellers, the 27% ÁFA adds considerable cost to Hungarian consumer prices compared to lower-VAT EU markets.
No — Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Hungary is an EU member but has not adopted the Euro. The HUF is managed under a floating exchange rate regime by the Magyar Nemzeti Bank. B2B transactions are commonly invoiced in EUR, but B2C consumers generally prefer HUF-priced goods.
For express: DHL Express delivers to Budapest in 1–2 days. For economy B2C: DPD via its Sprinter brand has the strongest Hungarian residential delivery network. For B2B industrial (automotive, electronics): GLS has strong coverage in Hungarian manufacturing cities. Compare rates on Cargosender for your parcel dimensions.
Yes — Hungary is a major Central European automotive manufacturing hub. BMW opened its Debrecen plant (2025), joining Audi Győr, Mercedes-Benz Kecskemét and Hungarian Suzuki. These plants attract extensive B2B parts supply chains from across Europe. Portuguese automotive parts manufacturers (wiring harnesses, stamped metal, plastics) are active suppliers to Hungarian automotive factories.
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