Everything you need to know — transit times, customs rules, import duties, carrier options and shipping tips for Romania.
| Carrier | Economy | Express |
|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | — | 1–2 days |
| FedEx | — | 2–3 days |
| UPS | 5–7 days | 2–3 days |
| DPD | 5–7 days | — |
| GLS | 5–7 days | — |
Business days. EU shipments: no customs delay.
Romania 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 Romanian CUI (Cod Unic de Înregistrare) or VAT number for reverse charge. Not required for B2C but recommended.
As part of the EU Single Market, no import duties apply between Portugal and Romania. VAT rate in Romania: 19% TVA (Taxa pe Valoarea Adăugată) — standard rate. Reduced: 9% on food, beverages, medicines; 5% on books, newspapers, social housing.. 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 |
| Romanian TVA (standard) | 19% | Must be charged via EU OSS if annual cross-border EU B2C sales exceed €10,000 |
| Romanian TVA (food and beverages) | 9% | Reduced rate on food, non-alcoholic beverages, medicines and accommodation |
| Romanian TVA (books and cultural goods) | 5% | Super-reduced rate on books, newspapers, social housing, firewood |
| B2B reverse charge | 0% (buyer self-accounts) | Include CUI/VAT number on B2B invoice — buyer accounts for TVA |
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 Romania. Check carrier guidelines before shipping.
DPD has the strongest B2C residential delivery network in Romania — DPD Romania operates as Cargus, with excellent coverage in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași and smaller cities.
Romanian addresses: always include the county (județ) as well as city, street and apartment number. Postal codes are 6 digits. Example: Bd. Unirii 12, Bl. 23, Sc. A, Ap. 15, Sector 4, 040088 București.
Romania is one of the EU's fastest-growing e-commerce markets — strong demand for electronics, fashion and home goods among Romania's young, tech-savvy urban population.
DHL Express is the most reliable express carrier for Romania — 1–2 day delivery to Bucharest and major cities. Good customs clearance experience even for sensitive goods.
Romanian B2B: significant manufacturing presence (automotive, electronics, chemicals) with companies like Continental, Michelin, Renault Dacia, Ford Romania. B2B supply chain shipments are common.
EU OSS registration: register for OSS in Portugal to handle Romanian TVA on B2C sales. The OSS simplifies the complexity of managing EU VAT across 27 member states.
No — Romania is an EU member state. Goods move freely within the EU single market with no customs declarations or import duties. A commercial invoice is standard for B2B shipments (include CUI for reverse charge) but no customs declaration is required.
No — Romania uses the Romanian Leu (RON). Romania joined the EU in 2007 but has not yet met all Maastricht criteria for Eurozone entry. Romanian B2B customers accept EUR invoices, but B2C consumers generally prefer RON pricing. The RON/EUR exchange rate fluctuates — typically around 5 RON to 1 EUR.
Romanian TVA: 19% standard on most goods. Reduced: 9% on food, non-alcoholic beverages, hotel accommodation, medicines; 5% on books, newspapers, access to cultural events, social housing. For B2C e-commerce from Portugal: register for EU OSS and charge 19% Romanian TVA once cross-border EU B2C sales exceed €10,000/year.
For express: DHL Express at 1–2 days is fastest. For economy B2C: DPD (operating as Cargus in Romania) has the strongest residential network. GLS has excellent B2B industrial coverage. UPS Standard is competitive for heavier B2B shipments. Compare live rates on Cargosender for your parcel weight.
Yes — Romania is one of the EU's fastest-growing e-commerce markets. A young, tech-savvy urban population (especially in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Timișoara) is driving strong B2C demand. Romanian consumers are price-sensitive and actively compare across EU online stores. DPD's strong residential network and growing parcel locker infrastructure make delivery experience increasingly competitive with Western European markets.
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