Country Customs Information
Customs Guidance
- Imports
- Exports
- Transiting Goods
- Prohibited / Restricted Goods
- References
Imports
General Import Guidelines
- The importer must have a valid importer number from Customs Authorities
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Waybill, a Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin and a Packing List
- HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice. Where the HS Codes are not stated, Italy Customs shall determine the proper HS Codes based on the goods and the stated description
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Import Duties and Fees
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Italy
- Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
- The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods is 21%
- International express or courier imports with declared value below EUR 22 with a maximum of one piece weighing 10 kgs or below may be treated as duty free if Customs Authorities decides
- Goods with declared value of more than a EUR 22 (depending on customs) will be treated as normal cargo goods, and will require a formal customs clearance
The following is a trade agreement with Germany that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
- European Union (EU)
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Duties Exemption
A number of goods are exempted from customs duties. Below are some of the applied exemptions:
- Goods addressed to government or semi-government agencies
- Diplomatic goods
- Personal effects
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Imports Required Documents
General Imports
Import Declaration is processed in the event of goods being imported into Italy from other countries. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
- Packing List (detailed)
Re-Export
Import Declaration is processed in the event of importing goods into Italy for purpose of re-exporting. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
- Packing List (detailed)
Temporary Import - Exhibition / Repair and Return
Upon entry of goods into Italy on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties and VAT has to be made for the benefit of Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is forfeited. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
- Packing List (detailed)
- Clearance Authorization letter guaranteed by a local bank
- Declaration specifying goods imported on temporary base
When completing your Commercial Invoice, we recommend that you abide by Aramex guidelines to ensure timely and efficient clearance Read More
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Exports
When exporting goods from Italy some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods when exporting
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Certain goods which are
listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if
exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Exporters need to include the
following documents with their goods:
Other documents that
could be required would depend on the specific requirements of the destinations. Aramex maintain a list of needed documents and customs information per country (please
select country name on this
page)
Important Notes
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Transiting Goods
Transiting Goods through Italy can only remain in Italy for 30 days from the date of arrival into the country
To process Transiting Goods, the below documents are needed:
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Prohibited /
Restricted Goods
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations
of Italy
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable
for transport by Aramex:
Some goods
require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Italy. Some
examples are shown below:
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References