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How much Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) can I bring into Italy?

Restricted

You can bring Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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

Questions about Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) in Italy

Do I have to declare Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) at Italy customs?
Yes — it has to be declared to Italy customs on arrival.

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — DECRETO 16 novembre 2007 — Norme concernenti la detenzione ed il trasporto di medicinali stupefacenti o psicotropi da parte di cittadini che si recano all'estero e di cittadini in arrivo nel territorio italiano · verified 2026-09-19

What happens if I do not declare Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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 Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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 Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) out of Italy?
Italy publishes no separate rule for taking Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule) 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) — DECRETO 16 novembre 2007 — Norme concernenti la detenzione ed il trasporto di medicinali stupefacenti o psicotropi da parte di cittadini che si recano all'estero e di cittadini in arrivo nel territorio italiano · verified 2026-09-19

Where does this rule come from?
Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in DECRETO 16 novembre 2007 — Norme concernenti la detenzione ed il trasporto di medicinali stupefacenti o psicotropi da parte di cittadini che si recano all'estero e di cittadini in arrivo nel territorio italiano. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “La dogana consente l'ingresso dei medicinali al seguito del cittadino residente all'estero in arrivo sul territorio italiano, previa verifica della regolarità della documentazione in suo possesso.”

Source: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) — DECRETO 16 novembre 2007 — Norme concernenti la detenzione ed il trasporto di medicinali stupefacenti o psicotropi da parte di cittadini che si recano all'estero e di cittadini in arrivo nel territorio italiano · verified 2026-09-19

How does Italy compare with other countries on Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule)?
Of the 20 countries covered here, 11 prohibit Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule), 9 limit it and 0 let it through. Italy is among the strictest.