Do I have to declare other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) at Italy customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) 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 other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) 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 other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) out of Italy?

Italy publishes no separate rule for taking other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Italy limit for other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) 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 TESTO consolidato: 32019R2122 — IT — 22.04.2026. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “essi provengano da altri paesi (diversi dalle Isole Fær Øer o dalla Groenlandia) e il loro peso cumulato non superi i due chilogrammi a persona.”

How does Italy compare with other countries on other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 2 prohibit other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list), 13 limit it and 5 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) can I bring into Italy?

Allowed

You can bring Other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) into Italy without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit 2 kilogram

What you need to know

2 kilogram (4.41 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

TESTO consolidato: 32019R2122 — IT — 22.04.2026 EUR-Lex / European Commission

Questions about Other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) in Italy

How much other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) can I bring into Italy?: Italy allows 2 kilograms of other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) at Italy customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) 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 other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) 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 other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list) 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 TESTO consolidato: 32019R2122 — IT — 22.04.2026. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “essi provengano da altri paesi (diversi dalle Isole Fær Øer o dalla Groenlandia) e il loro peso cumulato non superi i due chilogrammi a persona.”
How does Italy compare with other countries on other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 2 prohibit other animal-origin products (Annex-2 list), 13 limit it and 5 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

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