Do I have to declare counterfeit and pirated goods at Portugal customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Portugal customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare counterfeit and pirated goods 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 counterfeit and pirated goods 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 counterfeit and pirated goods out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking counterfeit and pirated goods out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for counterfeit and pirated goods 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 Combate à contrafação. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “A fim de interromper o comércio de mercadorias falsificadas e pirateadas, as alfândegas podem apreender os produtos, mesmo que sejam trazidos por viajantes, sempre que o propósito comercial é notório.”

How does Portugal compare with other countries on counterfeit and pirated goods?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 10 prohibit counterfeit and pirated goods, 7 limit it and 3 let it through. Portugal is among the strictest.

How much Counterfeit and pirated goods can I bring into Portugal?

Restricted

You can bring Counterfeit and pirated goods into Portugal only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources disagree on this rule and the conflict is not yet resolved.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Combate à contrafação Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira
Guia para viajantes Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira
Customs rules and allowances for travellers Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT)

Questions about Counterfeit and pirated goods in Portugal

Do I have to declare counterfeit and pirated goods at Portugal customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Portugal customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare counterfeit and pirated goods 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 counterfeit and pirated goods 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 counterfeit and pirated goods out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking counterfeit and pirated goods out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for counterfeit and pirated goods 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 Combate à contrafação. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “A fim de interromper o comércio de mercadorias falsificadas e pirateadas, as alfândegas podem apreender os produtos, mesmo que sejam trazidos por viajantes, sempre que o propósito comercial é notório.”
How does Portugal compare with other countries on counterfeit and pirated goods?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 10 prohibit counterfeit and pirated goods, 7 limit it and 3 let it through. Portugal is among the strictest.

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