Italy Import Duties & Taxes Explained

There is no 7% tax rule in Italy according to current import regulations. Your shipment to Italy will typically face a 22% standard import VAT (IVA) plus customs duties of 0-17% (averaging 4-6% for common goods) on shipments over €150, or a €2 administrative levy on shipments €150 or less.

There is no VAT minimum for shipments to Italy; VAT (IVA) applies from €0.01, while customs duty typically starts at €150. As of January 2026, shipments €150 or less also incur a €2 administrative levy, plus carrier handling fees.

Italy charges 22% import VAT (IVA) on your shipment with no minimum threshold, applied to the total landed cost including goods, shipping, and insurance. For shipments over €150, customs duty also applies (typically 0-17%), while shipments €150 or under incur a €2 administrative levy.

Import duty in Italy typically applies to shipments over €150, with rates ranging from 0% to 17% (averaging 4–6% for common consumer goods). For shipments €150 or less, you'll pay a €2 administrative levy plus 22% IVA on the total landed cost, while carrier handling fees are charged separately by your delivery provider.

Your shipment incurs import VAT (22%), potential customs duty, and carrier handling fees when it arrives in Italy. Import VAT applies to almost all commercial imports from outside the EU starting from €0.01, plus a €2 administrative levy on shipments €150 or less and carrier fees typically ranging from €15–€20 for clearance services.

Carriers like DHL or UPS charge a clearance fee, typically ranging from €15 to €20 or a percentage of the advanced taxes. Poste Italiane may have lower fees but often processes shipments more slowly.

The shipping carrier (DHL, UPS, FedEx, or Poste Italiane) usually collects these charges on behalf of Italian Customs (ADM) before delivering your shipment. You will pay them directly to the carrier upon delivery.

Yes, certain items such as books or medical devices may qualify for reduced VAT rates of 4% or 10%. The specific rate depends on the product's HS code classification.

Yes, Livigno and Campione d'Italia are outside the EU VAT area, so different tax and duty rules apply. Standard Italian import taxes may not apply to shipments destined for these specific locations.

Customs Duty typically applies only if the intrinsic value of your shipment exceeds €150. For shipments valued at €150 or less, a fixed €2 administrative levy applies instead as of January 2026.