Codeine (Medication) → Hungary

Codeine (Medication) is restricted for travelers entering Hungary; declare above the personal allowance.

Details

Codeine (Medication) requires declaration at customs (and in some cases an import permit) when carried by travelers into Hungary. National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) — Customs Directorate applies a personal-allowance threshold per item category; quantities above attract duty + the destination's VAT/GST rate (27%) plus, for select categories, an additional excise tax. EU customs harmonisation and EU Regulation 608/2013 IPR enforcement apply alongside national rules. Travelers should consult National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) — Customs Directorate for the current quantity threshold + documentation requirement before departure.

Leaving with this item

Codeine is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving Hungary.

Practical advice

Carry Codeine (Medication) in carry-on where applicable (medication / lithium battery / valuables). On arrival, walk the Red Channel and declare on the customs form. National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) — Customs Directorate computes duty + VAT at the published rate. Have the purchase receipt + (for medication) the original prescription available.

Customs authority

National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) — Customs Directorate · https://nav.gov.hu/