Do I have to declare other animal-origin produce at Italy customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare other animal-origin 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 other animal-origin 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 other animal-origin produce out of Italy?

Italy publishes no separate rule for taking other animal-origin produce out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Italy limit for other animal-origin 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 Personal imports. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “For other animal products, such as honey, live oysters, live mussels and snails for example, travellers are allowed to bring in up to 2 kilograms”

How does Italy compare with other countries on other animal-origin produce?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit other animal-origin produce, 15 limit it and 5 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

How much other animal-origin produce can I bring into Italy?

Official classification: Other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails)

Allowed

You can bring other animal-origin produce into Italy without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

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

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

Questions about Other animal-origin products (honey, molluscs, snails) in Italy

How much other animal-origin produce can I bring into Italy?: Italy allows 2 kilograms of other products of animal origin (honey, live bivalve molluscs, live snails) per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare other animal-origin produce at Italy customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare other animal-origin 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 other animal-origin 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 other animal-origin produce out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking other animal-origin produce out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for other animal-origin 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 Personal imports. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “For other animal products, such as honey, live oysters, live mussels and snails for example, travellers are allowed to bring in up to 2 kilograms”
How does Italy compare with other countries on other animal-origin produce?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit other animal-origin produce, 15 limit it and 5 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

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Jurisdiction: Italy
Travel mode: Land

Freshness

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

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