Do I have to declare other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) at Portugal customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) in Portugal?

Under Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, Guia para Viajantes, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under AT, Guia para Viajantes: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under RGIT, artigo 108.º n.º 2, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) to Portugal instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) states it in Evite a introdução de doenças infeciosas dos animais na UE!. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Portugal compare with other countries on other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 2 prohibit other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list), 13 limit it and 5 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) can I bring into Portugal?

Allowed

You can bring Other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) into Portugal without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit 2 kilogram

What you need to know

2 kilogram (4.41 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Evite a introdução de doenças infeciosas dos animais na UE! Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária (DGAV)

Questions about Other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) in Portugal

How much other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) can I bring into Portugal?: Portugal allows 2 kilograms of other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) at Portugal customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) in Portugal?: Under Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, Guia para Viajantes, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under AT, Guia para Viajantes: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under RGIT, artigo 108.º n.º 2, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) to Portugal instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) states it in Evite a introdução de doenças infeciosas dos animais na UE!. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Portugal compare with other countries on other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 2 prohibit other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list), 13 limit it and 5 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

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