Do I have to declare sugar confectionery at Portugal customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare sugar confectionery 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 sugar confectionery 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 sugar confectionery out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking sugar confectionery out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for sugar confectionery 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 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “chocolate and confectionery (including sweets) containing less than 50 % of processed dairy and egg products and treated as provided for in point (a)(i) of Article 6(1) of Decision 2007/275/EC,”

How does Portugal compare with other countries on sugar confectionery?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit sugar confectionery, 6 limit it and 14 let it through. Portugal is among the more permissive.

How much Sugar confectionery can I bring into Portugal?

Allowed

You can bring Sugar confectionery into Portugal without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 Publications Office of the European Union (EUR-Lex/Cellar)

Questions about Sugar confectionery in Portugal

Do I have to declare sugar confectionery at Portugal customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare sugar confectionery 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 sugar confectionery 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 sugar confectionery out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking sugar confectionery out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for sugar confectionery 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 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “chocolate and confectionery (including sweets) containing less than 50 % of processed dairy and egg products and treated as provided for in point (a)(i) of Article 6(1) of Decision 2007/275/EC,”
How does Portugal compare with other countries on sugar confectionery?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit sugar confectionery, 6 limit it and 14 let it through. Portugal is among the more permissive.

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