Do I have to declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition at Portugal customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 dietary supplements and sports nutrition out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking dietary supplements and sports nutrition out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 Suplementos Alimentares. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Portugal compare with other countries on dietary supplements and sports nutrition?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit dietary supplements and sports nutrition, 5 limit it and 15 let it through. Portugal is among the more permissive.

How much Dietary supplements and sports nutrition can I bring into Portugal?

Allowed

You can bring Dietary supplements and sports nutrition into Portugal without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit 500 EUR

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 500 EUR
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Suplementos Alimentares Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária (DGAV)

Questions about Dietary supplements and sports nutrition in Portugal

How much dietary supplements and sports nutrition can I bring into Portugal?: Portugal publishes no quantity limit for dietary supplements and sports nutrition carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition at Portugal customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 dietary supplements and sports nutrition out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking dietary supplements and sports nutrition out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for dietary supplements and sports nutrition 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 Suplementos Alimentares. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Portugal compare with other countries on dietary supplements and sports nutrition?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit dietary supplements and sports nutrition, 5 limit it and 15 let it through. Portugal is among the more permissive.

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