Do I have to declare declarable animal, plant and food produce at Italy customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Italy customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare declarable animal, plant and food produce in Italy?

Under Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli, Carta doganale del viaggiatore, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under ADM, Carta doganale del viaggiatore: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are confiscated. Under Decreto legislativo 26 settembre 2024, n. 141, Articolo 96, comma 1, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship declarable animal, plant and food produce to Italy instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take declarable animal, plant and food produce out of Italy?

Italy publishes no separate rule for taking declarable animal, plant and food produce out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Italy limit for declarable animal, plant and food produce apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in Viaggiare con prodotti di origine animale, prodotti alimentari o piante nell'UE. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Italy compare with other countries on declarable animal, plant and food produce?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit declarable animal, plant and food produce, 19 limit it and 1 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

Can I bring declarable animal, plant and food produce to Italy?

Official classification: Animal, plant, fruit, vegetable, seafood and food products

Restricted

You can bring declarable animal, plant and food produce into Italy only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Viaggiare con prodotti di origine animale, prodotti alimentari o piante nell'UE European Commission (Your Europe)

Questions about Animal, plant, fruit, vegetable, seafood and food products in Italy

Do I have to declare declarable animal, plant and food produce at Italy customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Italy customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare declarable animal, plant and food produce in Italy?: Under Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli, Carta doganale del viaggiatore, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under ADM, Carta doganale del viaggiatore: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are confiscated. Under Decreto legislativo 26 settembre 2024, n. 141, Articolo 96, comma 1, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship declarable animal, plant and food produce to Italy instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take declarable animal, plant and food produce out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking declarable animal, plant and food produce out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for declarable animal, plant and food produce apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in Viaggiare con prodotti di origine animale, prodotti alimentari o piante nell'UE. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Italy compare with other countries on declarable animal, plant and food produce?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit declarable animal, plant and food produce, 19 limit it and 1 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

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Jurisdiction: Italy
Travel mode: Land

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Last verified: 2026-09-19
Next review: 2026-12-17

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