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
