Tobacco Cigarettes → Italy

200 from non-EU; 800 from EU

Details

Standard EU tobacco allowances. Italy is a major tobacco market with prices below Northern European levels. Italian customs enforces limits at airports. Travelers should check current regulations before departure as rules change frequently. Carry relevant documentation and declare items proactively at customs.

Quantity limit

200 (non-EU) / 800 (intra-EU)

Legal reference

EU Directive 2007/74/EC

Practical advice

Travelers aged 18+ from outside the EU may bring 200 cigarettes / 50 cigars / 250g of tobacco duty-free; intra-EU travelers can carry up to 800 cigarettes for personal use. Declare amounts above to Agenzia delle Dogane via the Red Channel; excise plus 22% IVA applies on the excess.

Customs authority

Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM — Customs and Monopolies Agency) · https://www.adm.gov.it