Do I have to declare Personal goods (Annex-9 B) at Portugal customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare Personal goods (Annex-9 B) 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 Personal goods (Annex-9 B) 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 Personal goods (Annex-9 B) out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking Personal goods (Annex-9 B) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for Personal goods (Annex-9 B) 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 Harmonização fiscal comunitária. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “2 - Para os viajantes que utilizem os transportes aéreos e marítimos o limiar pecuniário referido no número anterior é de (euro) 430.”

How does Portugal compare with other countries on Personal goods (Annex-9 B)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Personal goods (Annex-9 B), 4 limit it and 16 let it through. Portugal is among the more permissive.

How much Personal goods (Annex-9 B) can I bring into Portugal?

Allowed

You can bring Personal goods (Annex-9 B) into Portugal without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit 430 EUR

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 430 EUR
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Harmonização fiscal comunitária Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira

Questions about Personal goods (Annex-9 B) in Portugal

How much Personal goods (Annex-9 B) can I bring into Portugal?: Portugal publishes no quantity limit for Personal goods (Annex-9 B) carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare Personal goods (Annex-9 B) at Portugal customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare Personal goods (Annex-9 B) 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 Personal goods (Annex-9 B) 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 Personal goods (Annex-9 B) out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking Personal goods (Annex-9 B) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for Personal goods (Annex-9 B) 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 Harmonização fiscal comunitária. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “2 - Para os viajantes que utilizem os transportes aéreos e marítimos o limiar pecuniário referido no número anterior é de (euro) 430.”
How does Portugal compare with other countries on Personal goods (Annex-9 B)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Personal goods (Annex-9 B), 4 limit it and 16 let it through. Portugal is among the more permissive.

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