Import costs in Hungary
Ordering from outside the EU for delivery to Hungary? Enter your order details to estimate the total cost.
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This estimate uses the rules in effect on 9 November 2026. The final amount you pay may differ. What has changed?
VAT in Hungary
On imports you pay the same VAT rate as in a shop in Hungary: 27% for most products. VAT is charged on the product price, shipping, insurance, customs duty and the EU handling fee together.
- 27% (standard)
- 18% (some dairy and bakery products)
- 5% (medicines, books, milk, meat, eggs)
Clearance fees in Hungary
Your postal service or courier handles the customs declaration and pays the taxes on your behalf. You repay these taxes along with a clearance fee. When the shop already charged VAT at checkout (IOSS), Magyar Posta still charges €3.96.
| Carrier | Fee | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Magyar Posta | Paid on delivery, by value: HUF 1,640 (about €4.51) up to €10, rising to HUF 4,770 (about €13.11) up to €150, and HUF 11,870 (about €32.62) above €150. HUF 1,440 (about €3.96) for IOSS parcels. Paying online is cheaper. | November 2026 |
| DHL Express | HUF 4,740 (about €13.03) or 2% of duty and VAT, whichever is higher. | November 2026 |
Travelling back to Hungary
Goods you bring from outside the EU are free of duty and VAT up to €430 when you travel by plane or boat, €300 by car or train, and €150 for children under 15. Declare goods above the allowance to customs when you arrive, through the red channel. Not declaring can lead to a fine.
Paying in HUF
Hungary doesn’t use the euro: you pay VAT and fees in HUF. EU limits such as €150 are set in euros; customs convert them at a fixed rate per month. The calculator shows amounts in euros and an estimate in HUF (ECB: 1 euro = 362.99 HUF).
Good to know
- Magyar Posta’s automatic clearance charges 27% VAT on everything. For a lower rate, such as 5% on books, you have to give the post a mandate to declare the parcel for you.