# Hungary: import VAT and de minimis

> Hungary charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 27%. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Hungary worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Hungary applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/hungary
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 27%
- De minimis: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Low-value duty: €3 per tariff classification, 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2028
- Customs tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Last updated: 11 October 2026

## Currency and customs tariff

Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF).

Hungary applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union.

## Import VAT and other taxes in Hungary

Hungary charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 27%.

## De minimis in Hungary

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Hungary worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.

## What changed recently

The flat €3 duty on low-value consignments started on 1 July 2026 and is set to end on 1 July 2028.

The newest release on this page, the import taxes for Hungary, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### What currency does Hungary use for customs?

Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in EUR.

### What is the VAT rate on imports into Hungary?

Hungary charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 27%.

### What is the de minimis threshold in Hungary?

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Hungary worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.

### Does the €3 flat duty on low-value consignments apply in Hungary?

Yes. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Hungary worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.

### Which customs tariff does Hungary use?

Hungary applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union.

## Sources and updates

The import taxes for Hungary come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for Hungary come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/hungary.json