Do I have to declare endangered species products at Italy customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Italy customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare endangered species products 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 endangered species products 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 endangered species products out of Italy?

Italy publishes no separate rule for taking endangered species products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Italy limit for endangered species products 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 Raggruppamento CITES. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Si possono importare e/o (ri)esportare animali e piante, loro parti e prodotti derivati inclusi nelle Appendici della CITES e negli Allegati dei Regolamenti Comunitari solo se autorizzati.”

How does Italy compare with other countries on endangered species products?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 8 prohibit endangered species products, 12 limit it and 0 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

Can I bring endangered species products to Italy?

Official classification: Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn)

Restricted

You can bring endangered species products into Italy only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

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

Raggruppamento CITES Arma dei Carabinieri

Questions about Endangered species products in Italy

Do I have to declare endangered species products at Italy customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Italy customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare endangered species products 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 endangered species products 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 endangered species products out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking endangered species products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for endangered species products 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 Raggruppamento CITES. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Si possono importare e/o (ri)esportare animali e piante, loro parti e prodotti derivati inclusi nelle Appendici della CITES e negli Allegati dei Regolamenti Comunitari solo se autorizzati.”
How does Italy compare with other countries on endangered species products?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 8 prohibit endangered species products, 12 limit it and 0 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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