Do I have to declare pet food at Italy customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 2 kilograms of pet food there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare pet food 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 pet food 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 pet food out of Italy?

Italy publishes no separate rule for taking pet food out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Italy limit for pet food 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 Regolamento delegato (UE) 2019/2122 della Commissione. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Italy compare with other countries on pet food?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit pet food, 13 limit it and 6 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Pet food can I bring into Italy?

Restricted

You can bring Pet food into Italy only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

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

Regolamento delegato (UE) 2019/2122 della Commissione Gazzetta ufficiale dell’Unione europea

Questions about Pet food in Italy

How much pet food can I bring into Italy?: Italy allows 2 kilograms of pet food per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare pet food at Italy customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 2 kilograms of pet food there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare pet food 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 pet food 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 pet food out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking pet food out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for pet food 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 Regolamento delegato (UE) 2019/2122 della Commissione. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Italy compare with other countries on pet food?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit pet food, 13 limit it and 6 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

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