Import costs in Italy
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This estimate uses the rules in effect on 9 November 2026. The final amount you pay may differ. What has changed?
VAT in Italy
On imports you pay the same VAT rate as in a shop in Italy: 22% for most products. VAT is charged on the product price, shipping, insurance, customs duty and the EU handling fee together.
- 22% (standard)
- 10% (e.g. medicines, meat, fish)
- 5% (a few specific products)
- 4% (bread, milk, fruit and vegetables, books)
Clearance fees in Italy
Your postal service or courier handles the customs declaration and pays the taxes on your behalf. You repay these taxes along with a clearance fee. You usually avoid this fee if you paid VAT at checkout through IOSS.
| Carrier | Fee | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Poste Italiane | Postal fee at delivery: €3 up to €22, €7 up to €150, €21 above (€1, €1 and €18 if you pay online). Poste counts it in the amount you pay VAT on. | November 2026 |
| DHL Express | €16 or 2.5% of duty and VAT, whichever is higher, plus 22% VAT: 3.05%, at least €19.52. | November 2026 |
Travelling back to Italy
Goods you bring from outside the EU are free of duty and VAT up to €430 when you travel by plane or boat, €300 by car or train, and €150 for children under 15. Declare goods above the allowance to customs when you arrive, through the red channel. Not declaring can lead to a fine.
Good to know
- From 1 December 2026 Italy adds a national contribution of €2 per consignment up to €150, also on gifts between private persons. The 2027 budget may abolish it again.