How much Motor vehicle fuel can I bring into Italy?
Restricted
You can bring Motor vehicle fuel into Italy only within the stated limits.
What you need to know
- 10 liter (338.14 US fl oz)
- Channels: Carried with the traveler
Important
This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.
Official sources
Questions about Motor vehicle fuel in Italy
- How much motor vehicle fuel can I bring into Italy?
- Italy allows 10 liters of motor vehicle fuel 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 motor vehicle fuel at Italy customs?
- Only above the allowance. Up to 10 liters of motor vehicle fuel 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 motor vehicle fuel 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 motor vehicle fuel 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 motor vehicle fuel out of Italy?
- Italy publishes no separate rule for taking motor vehicle fuel out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
- Does the Italy limit for motor vehicle fuel 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 (CE) n. 1186/2009 DEL CONSIGLIO del 16 novembre 2009 relativo alla fissazione del regime comunitario delle franchigie doganali (versione codificata). CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
- How does Italy compare with other countries on motor vehicle fuel?
- Of the 19 countries covered here, 5 prohibit motor vehicle fuel, 5 limit it and 9 let it through. Italy is among the more permissive.
Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — REGOLAMENTO (CE) n. 1186/2009 DEL CONSIGLIO del 16 novembre 2009 relativo alla fissazione del regime comunitario delle franchigie doganali (versione codificata) · verified 2026-09-19
Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — REGOLAMENTO (CE) n. 1186/2009 DEL CONSIGLIO del 16 novembre 2009 relativo alla fissazione del regime comunitario delle franchigie doganali (versione codificata) · verified 2026-09-19
Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — Carta doganale del viaggiatore (luglio 2025) · verified 2026-09-20
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
Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — REGOLAMENTO (CE) n. 1186/2009 DEL CONSIGLIO del 16 novembre 2009 relativo alla fissazione del regime comunitario delle franchigie doganali (versione codificata) · verified 2026-09-19
Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — REGOLAMENTO (CE) n. 1186/2009 DEL CONSIGLIO del 16 novembre 2009 relativo alla fissazione del regime comunitario delle franchigie doganali (versione codificata) · verified 2026-09-19