Do I have to declare fish and other fishery products at Italy customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare fish and other fishery products 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 fish and other fishery products 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 fish and other fishery products out of Italy?

Italy publishes no separate rule for taking fish and other fishery products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Italy limit for fish and other fishery products 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 Personal imports. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Italy compare with other countries on fish and other fishery products?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit fish and other fishery products, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Fish and other fishery products can I bring into Italy?

Allowed

You can bring Fish and other fishery products into Italy without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 20 kilogram

What you need to know

20 kilogram (44.09 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Personal imports European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety

Questions about Fish and other fishery products in Italy

How much fish and other fishery products can I bring into Italy?: Italy allows 20 kilograms of fish and other fishery products per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare fish and other fishery products at Italy customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare fish and other fishery products 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 fish and other fishery products 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 fish and other fishery products out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking fish and other fishery products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for fish and other fishery products 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 Personal imports. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Italy compare with other countries on fish and other fishery products?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit fish and other fishery products, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

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