Quick Answer
Cheapest option
EMS
$28.5/kg
3-7 days
Fastest option
EMS
3-7 days
$28.5/kg
Duty-free under
$0
VAT / Sales Tax: 27%
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Data as of April 2026
Phone / documents (0.5 kg)
$21.37
EMS
3-7 d
Clothing 2kg
$41.33
EMS
Box 5kg
$71.26
EMS
Heavy 10kg
$119.72
EMS
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EMS Express
★ 2.5(340)Delivery Time
3–7 days
Estimated Price
$28.5
Rates are estimates based on published tariffs. Actual rates may vary depending on account type, surcharges, fuel adjustments, and package dimensions. Contact carriers directly for exact quotes.
Estimated arrival
May 20 — 26, 2026
Business days only (excludes weekends and holidays)
Rates aggregated from public carrier data, updated weekly. How we collect data
| Carrier | Included | Premium | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | Yes ($100) | 2.5% | Basic coverage included. Extended up to $50,000 |
| FedEx | Yes ($100) | 2.8% | Declared value coverage. Max $50,000 per package |
| UPS | Yes ($100) | 2.7% | Declared value. Max $50,000. High-value surcharge above $5,000 |
| EMS | Yes ($50) | — | Basic SDR-based compensation only. No premium option |
| USPS | Yes ($5) | 3% | Priority Mail Express includes $100. Extra insurance up to $5,000 |
| Royal Mail | Yes ($50) | 2.5% | Consequential loss cover. Max £2,500 for international |
| Aramex | No | 3% | Optional insurance. Covers damage and loss |
| SF Express | Yes ($30) | 2% | Basic coverage included for declared value |
| DPD | Yes ($520) | — | Standard liability €520. No premium insurance option |
| Japan Post | Yes ($200) | — | Registered mail includes coverage up to 200 SDR |
| Carrier | Previous | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSEMS Express | $28.22 | $28.5 | +1% |
Compared to rates from 30 days ago
Indicative rates for common product categories
| Category | HS Code | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | HS 85 | 0-3.7% (smartphones 0%, laptops 0%, TVs 14%) |
| Clothing | HS 61-62 | 12% (knitted garments 12%, woven shirts 12%) |
| Footwear | HS 64 | 8-17% (leather shoes 8%, sports shoes 16.9%) |
| Food products | HS 01-24 | 0-26% (meat 12.8%, dairy 9-36%, sugar 33.9 EUR/100kg) |
| Machinery | HS 84 | 0-4% (industrial machinery 0%, pumps 1.7%) |
| Cosmetics | HS 33 | 2.5-6.5% (perfumes 6.5%, skincare 2.5%) |
| Books | HS 49 | 0% |
| Toys | HS 95 | 0-4.7% (video game consoles 0%, dolls 4.7%) |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on HS code. Use the calculator below for your specific item.
Hungarian National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV, Nemzeti Ado- es Vamhivatal) follows EU Union Customs Code. Electronic declarations via NAV customs portal. Budapest Liszt Ferenc airport is a major Central European cargo hub. Magyar Posta handles postal customs. IOSS for VAT from €0 since July 2021.
Efficient EU customs system but highest VAT in the EU at 27%. NAV (tax authority) handles customs. Express clearance fast, same day at Budapest airport. Magyar Posta parcels 1-3 days. Some shippers report delays at Budapest postal customs for large volumes. The 27% VAT significantly increases total import costs, budget accordingly.