Do I have to declare fruits and vegetables at Italy customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare fruits and vegetables 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 fruits and vegetables 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 fruits and vegetables out of Italy?

Italy publishes no separate rule for taking fruits and vegetables out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Italy limit for fruits and vegetables 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 Normativa Fitosanitaria dal 14 dicembre 2019. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Italy compare with other countries on fruits and vegetables?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 4 prohibit fruits and vegetables, 15 limit it and 1 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Fruits and vegetables can I bring into Italy?

Restricted

You can bring Fruits and vegetables into Italy only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

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

Normativa Fitosanitaria dal 14 dicembre 2019 Ministero dell'agricoltura, della sovranità alimentare e delle foreste (MASAF)

Questions about Fruits and vegetables in Italy

Do I have to declare fruits and vegetables at Italy customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Italy customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare fruits and vegetables 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 fruits and vegetables 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 fruits and vegetables out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking fruits and vegetables out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for fruits and vegetables 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 Normativa Fitosanitaria dal 14 dicembre 2019. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Italy compare with other countries on fruits and vegetables?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 4 prohibit fruits and vegetables, 15 limit it and 1 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

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