What happens if I do not declare commercial goods, repair items and company samples 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 commercial goods, repair items and company samples 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.

Does the Italy limit for commercial goods, repair items and company samples 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 Ammissione temporanea - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Il regime di ammissione temporanea viene autorizzato mediante presentazione alla dogana di arrivo della merce della dichiarazione doganale di temporanea importazione oppure di un Carnet ATA.”

How does Italy compare with other countries on commercial goods, repair items and company samples?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit commercial goods, repair items and company samples, 18 limit it and 2 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Commercial goods, repair items and company samples can I bring into Italy?

Declare

You can bring Commercial goods, repair items and company samples into Italy, but you must declare it.

Carried Allowed, declare

Declaration Required

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

Ammissione temporanea - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli

Questions about Commercial goods, repair items and company samples in Italy

Do I have to declare commercial goods, repair items and company samples at Italy customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Italy customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare commercial goods, repair items and company samples 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 commercial goods, repair items and company samples 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 commercial goods, repair items and company samples out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking commercial goods, repair items and company samples out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for commercial goods, repair items and company samples 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 Ammissione temporanea - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Il regime di ammissione temporanea viene autorizzato mediante presentazione alla dogana di arrivo della merce della dichiarazione doganale di temporanea importazione oppure di un Carnet ATA.”
How does Italy compare with other countries on commercial goods, repair items and company samples?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit commercial goods, repair items and company samples, 18 limit it and 2 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

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