ITALY
Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required
Copy of passport
Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
Copy of tax code number / Codice Fiscale from the Agenzia delle Entrate
Packing list in English or Italian
Diplomatic franchise / telepresso addressed to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued by the owner of the goods’ diplomatic organization (Diplomats)
Customs Dichiarazione Sostitutiva di Certificazione, completed and signed by owner of the goods
Detailed inventory signed by owner of the goods, stamped and signed by Italian Consulate / Embassy at origin and attached to the Dichiarazione Consolare di Rimpatrio (citizens, EU nationals)
Permit to stay released by the Questura Police Office (non-Diplomats)
Copy of residence certificate / receipt from Italian City Hall stating the owner of the goods has requested residence registration (non-Diplomats)
Original consular declaration / Dichiarazione Consolare di Rimpatrio released by the Italian Consulate / Embassy (Italian citizens)
Specific Information
The Dichiarazione Sostitutiva di Certificazione must include the following information:
Number of family members
City of nationality
Country of origin from which the owner of the goods is transferring residence
Date of establishing residency in Italy
The Consular Declaration / Dichiarazione Consolare di Rimpatrio must include the following information:
Period of time the owner of the goods was a resident abroad (must be a minimum of 12 months)
Names of family members and the date of the owner of the goods’ definitive return to Italy
Packing list
The authorization to import new furniture must be obtained for clearing Customs by paying duties and value added tax (VAT).
For new furniture, duties are subject to change depending on the material of the furniture.
VAT is 22% on the CIF value of the shipment.
The owner of the goods has 6 months from the date of establishing residency in Italy to import the household goods shipment duty and tax free (non-Diplomat / national citizens of a non-EU Country).
The owner of the goods has 1 year from the date of departure from the origin country to import the household goods shipment duty and tax free (citizens / EU nations).
Diplomats can apply for the entry permit / franchise issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs only after they have started working for the diplomatic organization in Italy.
In order to avoid extra fees at the port / airport, transportation should be put on hold until given the green light by the destination agent in Italy.
It is strongly recommended that Italian citizens obtain a consular certificate as soon as possible to expedite the Customs process (citizens / EU nationals).
A detailed list including an accurate description of art pieces and antiques is required.
A legalization of the list from the Italian Consulate at origin is advisable.
Motor Vehicles
Documents Required
Copy of passport
Original title (in owner of the goods’ name)
Technical data sheet issued by the manufacturer, car features and declaration of conformities with EU requirements.
Original registration
Proof of ownership of vehicle for more than 6 months
Insurance valid for circulation in Italy
Certificate of residence issued by Italian City Hall from the new city of residence / Consular documents for returning Italian Citizens (issued by the nearest Consulate in the Country of origin )
Copy of diplomatic franchise / telespresso addressed to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued by the owner of the goods’ diplomatic organization in Italy (Diplomats)
Specific Information
The certificate of residence must state that the owner of the car has been abroad more than 12 months and that vehicle was imported within 6 months of arrival.
Shipments for non-Diplomats are admitted duty free only if the vehicle has been owned and operated for a minimum of 6 months and meets European requirements (non-Diplomats, citizens). If the requirements are not satisfied, the vehicle must be imported by paying a duty of 10% on the cost, insurance and freight value and value added tax (VAT) of 22% on the value of the shipment (citizens).
From the date of the import clearance, the owner of the goods will have 6 months to obtain an Italian plate through the Dipartimento Della Motorizzazione Civile. If duty-free entry is not granted, vehicles may be imported with the payment of duty plus value added tax (VAT) (non-Diplomats).
Diplomats should arrive in Italy at least 40