• Hungary is China’s third largest trading partner in Central and Eastern Europe.
• China is Hungary’s largest trading partner outside the EU and the second largest source of imports.

Hungary is the first European country to sign a Belt and Road cooperation document with China. CFC is your premier expert in shipping to Hungary from China, and we offer unparalleled rates on air freight shipping to Hungary and container shipping to Hungary.

Hungary Customs Entry

Hungary joined the European Union in 2004 and adopted the EU’s common external tariff (CXT) rates.

When products enter the European Union, they need to be declared to customs authorities according to their classification in the Combined Nomenclature. All products entering the EU are classified under a tariff code that carries information on duty rates and other levies on imports and exports, any applicable protective measures (e.g. anti-dumping); external trade statistics, import and export formalities, and other non-tariff requirements.

The official model for written declarations to Customs is the Single Administrative Document (SAD). Goods brought into the EU customs territory area, from the time of their entry, subject to customs supervision until customs formalities are completed. Goods are covered by a Summary Declaration which is filed once the items have been presented to customs officials. The customs authorities may allow a period for filing the Declaration which cannot be extended beyond the first working day following the day on which the goods are presented to customs.

Air Freight from China to Hungary

• 21 direct passenger flights per week from 7 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chongqing, Ningbo, Guangzhou and Shenzhen to Budapest.
• 8 cargo flights between China and Hungary, including Zhengzhou, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Changsha, Shenzhen, Ezhou and Shanghai to Budapest.

Express shipping services from DHL / UPS / FedEx are a very fast and stress-free mode of shipping goods. It is also a door-to-door service. However, it has the downside of being more expensive than other shipping methods.

Air freight is a quick and less expensive shipping option for goods compared to express shipping. It is the best for urgent, high-value air cargo shipments from China to Hungary.

Top Airports in Hungary

Hungary has several international airports with direct flights to 142 cities in total, covering the Middle East, China and almost all European countries.

The largest airport in Hungary is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport – BUD. BUD Airport is the hub for Wizz Air and a base airport for Ryanair.

Air Freight Cost from China to Hungary

Air freight costs from China to Hungary depend on the type of goods shipped, their weight/dimension, and the airline used. Air freight costs do not have a flat shipping rate – the heavier the goods, the lesser the weight per kg.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Hungary by AIR?⬇️

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+
€7.05/kg	€6.65/kg	€6.40/kg

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Hungary

The express shipping option is the quickest way to Hungary shipping. With this method, your cargo can arrive in Hungary within 3-5 days. And 5-7 days for the normal air freight.

Sea Freight from China to Hungary

Sea shipping from china to Hungary is the most popular method of transporting goods, primarily due to its adaptability and reliability.

Despite being landlocked, more than 90% of Hungary’s freight traffic is transported by sea. Many containers are first shipped to neighboring countries like Hamburg in Germany, Szczecin in Poland, and Rijeka in Croatia. From there, the container load can be transported along the Danube to the port of Budapest or by road to Budapest.

Top Container Ports in Hungary

Hungary has 1,277 kilometers of inland waterways for transportation. Water transport plays a supporting role in Hungary’s transportation, accounting for only 1.9% of the total freight volume.

The main river ports in Hungary are Budapest, Dunaujvaros, Gyur-Gonyu, Baja and Mohács. Hungary has no seaport, but can directly reach the Black Sea port through the Danube River.

The Port of Csepel, located on Csepel Island south of Budapest, is Hungary’s largest import and export port. It is connected to overseas through the Danube River and can reach Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Constanta, an important port on the Black Sea.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Hungary

Sea freight offers distinct advantages for transporting goods from China to Hungary.

Less than Container Load (LCL) provides flexibility for smaller shipments, allowing businesses to share container space and pay only for the space they use. This option is ideal for smaller shipments that do not require a full container.

On the other hand, Full Container Load (FCL) is cost-effective for larger shipments, offering a secure and private container for one shipper’s goods. Sea freight is particularly cost-effective for bulk and non-urgent shipments.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Hungary by SEA?⬇️

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+	1001KG+
€1.50/kg	€1.45/kg	€1.25/kg	€1.25/kg

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Hungary

Several factors can impact transit times from China to Hungary, including weather conditions, port congestion, customs delays, and the overall efficiency of logistics chains.

Generally it takes 50-60 days for cargo from China to Budapest.

Working with CFC

When you’re looking for hassle-free air freight or ocean shipping, look to us for help. Our friendly team will help you send anything from multi-container shipments to smaller packages, from anywhere in China to Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, Pécs, Győr, Nyíregyháza, Kecskemét and more cities in Hungary.

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