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How much Accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) can I bring into Italy?

Allowed

You can bring Accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) into Italy without a special limit.

Extra conditions apply

Carried Allowed
Declaration Not required
Limit 430 EUR

What you need to know

  • No stated quantity
  • Value cap: 430 EUR
  • Channels: Carried with the traveler
  • Extra conditions apply

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Questions about Accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) in Italy

How much accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) can I bring into Italy?
Italy publishes no quantity limit for accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — FAQ - Le risposte alle domande più frequenti sulla materia doganale - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli · verified 2026-09-19

Do I have to declare accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) at Italy customs?
No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — FAQ - Le risposte alle domande più frequenti sulla materia doganale - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli · verified 2026-09-19

What happens if I do not declare accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) 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.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — Carta doganale del viaggiatore (luglio 2025) · verified 2026-09-20

Can I post or ship accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) 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.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — Council Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 setting up a Community system of reliefs from customs duty · verified 2026-09-20

Can I take accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) out of Italy?
Italy publishes no separate rule for taking accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) apply per person or per family?
Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — FAQ - Le risposte alle domande più frequenti sulla materia doganale - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli · verified 2026-09-19

Where does this rule come from?
Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in FAQ - Le risposte alle domande più frequenti sulla materia doganale - 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 valore delle merci contenute nei bagagli dei viaggiatori che entrano in Italia “via strada” non può superare i 300 €; nel caso di viaggiatori via aerea e via mare, la soglia monetaria è di 430 €.”

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — FAQ - Le risposte alle domande più frequenti sulla materia doganale - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli · verified 2026-09-19

How does Italy compare with other countries on accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band)?
Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band), 8 limit it and 12 let it through. Italy is among the more permissive.