Items Prohibited by Post to 🇮🇹 Italy
Poste Italiane and customs handle international parcels. IVA applies to all imported goods. Goods above €150 require full customs declarations. Cultural goods of historical significance may be seized for state review.
Prohibited Items
The following items cannot be sent by post to Italy.
Vape E Cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Alcohol Spirits
Alcohol / Spirits is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Tobacco Cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Cbd Oil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Cannabis Seeds
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Coins Collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Pepper Spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Ammunition Sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Counterfeit Goods Warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Ivory Cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Antiquities
Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into Italy.
Restricted Items
Hemp Seeds Sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Italy.
Codeine Medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Italy.
Adderall Medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Italy.
Tramadol Medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Italy.
Gold Jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit when posted to Italy.
Meat Products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Italy.
Dairy Products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Italy.
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Italy.
Carrier-Level Restrictions
These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to Italy.
DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
GLS (General Logistics Systems)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
La Poste / Colissimo
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Deutsche Post / DHL Paket
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
China Post (EMS)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Japan Post (Yu-Pack)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Korea Post (EMS Korea)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
India Post (Speed Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Australia Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Canada Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Asendia
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Evri (formerly Hermes UK)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
SingPost (Singapore Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)