Hungary Import Duties & Taxes Explained

All commercial imports from outside the EU must be declared to Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV), regardless of shipment value. Your shipment will be subject to 27% import VAT on all orders, with customs duty applying when the total value (goods + insurance + shipping) exceeds €150.

Yes, Hungary charges 27% import VAT on your shipment. This VAT applies to all commercial imports from outside the EU, regardless of the shipment value, and is calculated on the total CIF value plus any customs duties.

Hungary's customs duty threshold for shipments is €150. Duties apply to the total value of goods, insurance, and shipping costs combined.

Import charges for your shipment to Hungary include 27% import VAT on all packages and customs duty on shipments over €150, plus carrier handling fees. These fees are collected by Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) when your package arrives, and the exact amounts depend on your carrier and declared value.

The 27% VAT is applied to the sum of your item value, shipping costs, insurance, and any customs duties owed. This means the tax base includes all fees incurred before the VAT is added.

Private carriers like DHL or FedEx typically charge between 4,000 and 8,000 HUF or 2% of the tax amount, whichever is higher. Magyar Posta fees range from roughly 1,000 to over 10,000 HUF depending on shipment value.

The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) oversees these charges, but they are usually collected directly by your carrier or the Hungarian Post upon delivery. You will pay them before receiving your package.

If you used a retailer participating in the IOSS scheme that collected the 27% Hungarian VAT at purchase, you may avoid paying it again upon arrival. However, you might still face a small presentation fee from the carrier.

Yes, while the standard rate is 27%, certain goods like books and medical devices may qualify for reduced rates of 5% or 18%. These lower rates depend on the specific product classification under Hungarian tax law.

Gifts sent between private individuals may qualify for a higher duty-free threshold of around €45, but this rarely applies to commercial forwarders like Stackry. Most forwarded packages are treated as commercial imports regardless of the declared intent.