Shipping to Hungary from USA

In order to make shipping to Hungary from US easier for our customers, we have created a Meest Portal. Our portal is a website we developed to elevate your customer experience by offering a variety of user-friendly amenities.

If you register, you can start enjoying these time-saving benefits:

• Estimate shipping costs to Hungary.
• Fill in shipping information, and CN23 customs forms – all online.
• Locate nearest Meest agent or FedEx drop-off location.
• Examine shipped packages information.
• Review payment history.
• Create a database for your regular recipient shipments.

For customers who live in the U.S.:

• Use Meest Portal to calculate shipping cost
• If parcel value exceeds duty free limit, recipient is responsible to pay customs duties and taxes in the country of destination
• Estimated delivery time – 7-14 days
• Maximum weight of a parcel – 66 lb (30 kg)
• Any measurement of a box cannot exceed 150 cm (59 inches). Sum of length and maximum cross-sectional perimeter must not exceed 300 cm (118 inches)
• Every parcel to Hungary is insured for $60.00. Any additional insurance will cost you 5% of the insured value

While shipping to Hungary from the US might look complicated and full of unpredictabilities, the expertise of Meest makes the process speedy and effortless. You only need to provide diligent packaging of your goods and do paperwork attentively, and our team will do the rest. Shipping to Hungary is efficient and cost-effective, and can be performed by air or by sea.

How Meest makes shipping to Hungary hassle-free

Shipping to Hungary from the USA with Meest service means no unnecessary commuting and time spent. Parcel creation is done online. Without any rush and at a convenient time. When your order is formed and you have a tracking number, just pack your goods properly and leave the package at a post office near your home or workplace.

Our team in your city will do the rest to start shipping as soon as possible. Receive notification when it is on the route and monitor the location until a recipient actually collects it.

What to know about customs when shipping to Hungary

When shipping from the US to Hungary you should comply with EU regulations and customs requirements. It means you need to spend time filling in the declaration describing your parcel. Depending on the cost, some additional documents might be necessary. By knowing the nuances of each customs control process, you might be able to enjoy a seamless preparation and transportation.

Necessary documents for smooth customs clearance

It is just the CN23 declaration that is required. When you fill it in, ensure that the provided information follows these rules:

• be concise and specific;
• name goods, not their categories (e.g., write “jeans-2” instead of just telling “clothes”);
• whenever you have a high-value object, provide a receipt indicating when and for how much it was bought;
• keep in mind that any parcel that costs $300 or more is no longer duty-free.

Duties, taxes, and restrictions for Hungary deliveries

When it comes to VAT percentage, this country offers both the highest percentage in the EU and, at the same time, the lowest one. Depending on the product type, you will have to pay 5%, 18%, or 27%. Be careful with objects that cost 150 EUR or more, as this is the threshold for duty-free items. All the it is above €150 are subject to duty payment.

While duties and taxes in the country differ slightly from the EU, restricted and prohibited items are the same for this destination country. This means that when you send package to Hungary, it cannot contain the following:

• no food like fresh meat or eggs;
• no explosives;
• no alcohol and narcotics;
• no weapons and ammunition.

If any of the prohibited goods are in a package, you will experience delays and further parcel checks. Depending on the type of restricted or prohibited item, a fine can be imposed.

Tips for avoiding delays at customs

Whenever you are uncertain whether objects in your parcel belong to prohibited categories or not, it is advisable to contact our customer service. This way, you will avoid unnecessary parcel holds and shipping delays at the stage of customs clearance. Moreover, provide only accurate information, as any inconsistencies between the declaration and the content of the package lead to additional revision and delay.

Packing your parcel for Hungary: Tips and best practices

Damage-free delivery is highly dependent on proper packaging. Here are some of the best practices you can follow when sending a parcel to Hungary to ensure delivery in excellent condition:

1. Find a box, envelope, or jiffy of durable materials. The exact type of a package depends on the size of the objects that should be shipped.
2. Add information about the sender and the recipient on both sides.
3. Place a lot of filler inside the package to make sure that the items inside do not move.

Those simple rules can provide good protection for shipped goods and prevent damage when it is handled in transit or customs.

Why Meest is the preferred choice for shipping to Hungary

We offer convenient online package creation and introduced pick-up services for your convenience. Some other features that ensure qualitative delivery are as follows:

• transparent fee policy;
• charges per weight in lbs;
• parcel tracking;
• a possibility to choose between sea and air delivery option;
• door-to-door delivery via local carrier.

Furthermore, we value our customers and are ready to provide them with help on packaging and international shipping guidance via professional customer support.

Conclusion

Regardless of goods type and with what method you want to ship, Meest ensures it is done with a straightforward and hassle-free procedure. We provide guidance on customs clearance and proper packaging to make sure your parcel will be delivered to the recipient. With continuous tracking of your package, you do not question where it is and when it arrives, so your mind is at rest while we do all the work.