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Gold Jewellery → Hungary
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-23
Gold Jewellery is restricted for travelers entering Hungary; declare above the personal allowance.
Details
Gold Jewellery 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
Personal gold jewellery may be exported from Hungary for personal use; commercial quantities and gold bullion require declaration.
Practical advice
Carry Gold Jewellery 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/