Party supplies

Export from Italy

Italy is dotted with local delicacies, the country being also famous for Italian fashion houses, Italian shoes, Italian leather, Italian luxury cars and more. Want to know more about these products? Travel with Export Portal on this journey through the best items Italy offers the world.

Italy's main and foremost export is undoubtedly an unmatched sense of style and design. And it is no coincidence. The art of making things beautifully and with care, has been passed down from generation to generation. One needs only to think of the brands like D&G, Armani or Ferrari to understand the power of superior quality, masterful design and originality of “Made in Italy” products on the international market.

Italy exports mostly machinery and equipment; metals and metal products; textiles and clothing; transport; food, beverages and tobacco. Italy's main export partners are Germany, France, the United States, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Here at Export Portal you have a great opportunity to delve into the most famous areas of the Italian lifestyle and industry: Italian Food, Italian Fashion, Italian Shoes, Italian Wine, Italian Cars, Italian Leather Products, Italian Furniture, Italian Bags and more.

Our goal is to make the excellence of Italian-made products accessible to the international market. Italian companies connect with consumers around the world by advertising their products globally with us. Buyers, interested in purchasing Italian products, can take advantage of great offers and discounts on products bearing the "Made in Italy" label.

Export Portal is happy you are here and we invite you to experience all, Italian exporters and manufacturers have to offer.

Import to Italy

Export Portal, one of the leading export/import platforms, helps Italian importers and global exporters develop buyer seller relationships. If you are interested in importing goods in Italy, Export Portal offers you business to business and business to customer resources for the international trade. Contact worldwide exporters and importers, find offers to buy, business opportunities and trade leads in Italy and over 200 countries of the world. You can also get the most complete and accurate information on products supplied by trusted sellers and manufacturers.

Italy's top imports are crude petroleum, petroleum gas, cars, packaged medicaments and refined petroleum. Italy's top import partners are Germany, France, China, the Netherlands and Russia.

With regard to Italy's imports and exports, the country holds the ninth position in the top of the biggest exporters in Europe. Products made in Italy are famous around the world with the country's unique brands, such as Benetton, Valentino, Prada, Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Lamborghini and Maserati. Thanks to these high-quality products, Italy has created an important niche in the international marketplace, especially in the countries where premium and superior products are in high demand. Among the main imports in the country are minerals, transport and energy products, nonferrous minerals as well as food, textiles, clothing and beverages. Italy has a strong lack of minerals and metals, it is mandatory for the country to import them to manufacture a broad range of goods.

Export Portal's mission is to make buying and selling online safe and easy for everyone. Browse company information from the comfort of your own office or your home and find trade related information in over 1000 product and motor sub-categories. Thousands of Italian importers and simple buyers have already used Export Portal to find trading companies, global exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors. 

Party Supplies - decorations and party accessories on Export Portal represent a wide choice of items to make your party rock! Buy party accessories on our site, find the best supplies for party from the sellers worldwide. Export Portal is a great place for sellers of party supplies to advertise and realize your products here. Sell party supplies on our site, connect to customers from all over the world!

Children need no excuse to have fun and our children's party supplies mean that you can make their parties even more special! Kids love making noise so get your ear plugs in and hand out the blowouts, blowballs and trumpets. 

Completing a fancy dress costume couldn't be easier with our fancy dress accessories and party costumes. Top the costume off with our wigs, masks, face paints, facial hair, and even specs and party glasses! 

Shop for party decorations on our site, such as garland party decorations, paper lanterns, ceiling decorations, confetti, streamers, wall decorations, banners, party tableware, party plates, party straws and picks, party drinkware. Colourful and decorative bunting and party flags bring a finishing touch to any party. 

Find national events party supplies like American 4th of July, the fondly celebrated Irish St. Patricks Day, German Oktoberfest, the celebrated world wide Chinese New Year.

Seasonal Calendar Events are celebrated worldwide. Find everything for Halloween party supplies, Christmas party supplies, Valentines Day party supplies, Easter party supplies, New Year party supplies on Export Portal.

Sell wedding supplies as wedding tableware; purchase party packs, fireworks, bubbles, disposable cameras, gift wrapping, invitations and thank you cards, party bombs, party games, party hats, photo booth props, pinatas, party poppers online on our site.

Whether it's an adult summer party, a graduation party in the spring, or simply a unique boy or girl birthday party for your kids, shop party themes for your next party like pirate party, baby shower party, princess party, superhero party, balloons, party bags and containers (trick-or-treat bags, Christmas treat bags), candy buffet: popcorn boxes, lollipops, candy bar supplies.

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Customs requirements of Italy

Italy Customs Contacts

Website: https://www.agenziadoganemonopoli.gov.it 

Address: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli - Via Mario Carucci, 71 - 00143 Roma

Telephone: +39 06 50241

Italy is an European country, situated in the Mediterranean Zone, bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, San Marino and Vatican City. The country is a member of the European Union, the UN, the WTO, the Group of 7 and the Union for the Mediterranean. Italy has the 3rd largest economy in the Eurozone and the 8th largest economy in the world. 

Tariffs

Italy uses the harmonised trade system of the European Union, so that imports and exports follow the EC rules. Customs taxes are calculated ad valorem on the CIF value of the products, in conformity with the Common Customs Tariff of the EU. 

Customs tariffs vary from 0-17%, the average tariff being 4.2%. Italy applies customs duties to all imported products, but some products such as food, apparel and textiles are subject to higher tarrifs. 

Product certification, labelling and packaging

Certification, labelling and packaging follow the EU rules. 

Plant and animal products require health certificates (veterinary and public health certificates). Products such as agricultural machinery, industrial machinery, sports equipment, medical appliances,  electrical and electronic equipment, as well as toys must have the CE mark on them.

Labelling must follow the EU general requirements, but also the specific Italian rules, which include the presence on the label of:

• name of the product
• name and address of the manufacturer, packer, seller or importer in Italian
• country of origin
• ingredients in descending order of weight
• metric weight and volume
• additives by category name
• special storage conditions
• minimum shelf life date

In addition, labels in Italian are generally required. Products such as food, cosmetics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and medicines, may require special marking and labelling.

Documents for import/export:

• commercial invoice
• custom value declaration 
• bill of lading
• packing list
• certificate of insurance

Sources:

https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/international-shipments/italy/customs-procedures 

http://exporthelp.europa.eu/thdapp/display.htm?page=rt/rt_DocumentsForCustomsClearance.html&docType=main&languageId=EN