Shipping E-cigarettes to Hungary
Hungary aligns with EU TPD but has stricter rules on e-cigarette flavors and advertising, enforced by the National Public Health and Medical Officer Service (NNK). Importing e-cigarettes requires careful attention to local restrictions.
E-liquids containing nicotine are limited to 20mg/ml, and tanks to 2ml. Hungary bans flavored e-cigarettes (except tobacco flavor), making it critical to verify flavor profiles before shipping. Labels must be in Hungarian, with warnings like “A nikotin függőségességet okoz” (Nicotine causes addiction).
Transportation rules for lithium batteries follow EU ADR standards for road freight and IATA for air. Each package must include a safety data sheet in Hungarian, detailing battery safety and disposal instructions.
Customs documentation includes a commercial invoice with the importer’s tax number, a TPD compliance certificate, and a packing list. Hungary imposes a 27% VAT on e-cigarettes, plus a special tax of HUF 500 per ml of nicotine e-liquid. NNK may conduct post-import inspections, so ensure products match declared specifications.