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Pick up to 4 economies and see customs authorities, licensing regimes, prohibited & restricted lists, sanctions overlays and dispute forums side by side. Decision-support only - always confirm with local counsel.

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Italy
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IntroItaly applies the EU Union Customs Code through the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) using the AIDA declaration system. Dual-use and military exports are handled by UAMA (Unità per le Autorizzazioni dei Materiali di Armamento) at the Foreign Ministry.
Primary authorities
  • Agenzia Dogane (ADM)Customs entry, AIDA filings, excise, AEO.
  • UAMA (MAECI)Dual-use and military export licences.
  • Ministero Salute / AIFAPharma, medical, food safety.
  • MISE / MIMITTrade defence, industrial licensing.
Licensing regimes
  • Dual-use export licenceEU Reg 2021/821. · UAMA
  • Military list licence (Law 185/1990)War materials; parliamentary reporting. · UAMA
  • AEO / OEATrusted trader status. · ADM
  • 'Made in Italy' certificationVoluntary but market-relevant; MIMIT & chambers of commerce. · MIMIT / CCIAA
Prohibited goods
  • · EU comprehensive-sanctioned origins.
  • · Counterfeit and pirated goods (EU Reg 608/2013 - Italy is a top enforcement jurisdiction).
  • · Torture goods (EU Reg 2019/125).
  • · Unlicensed cultural goods over export thresholds.
Restricted goods
  • · Dual-use items and national catch-all.
  • · Cultural goods (Codice dei Beni Culturali) - export licence for items 70+ years old over value thresholds.
  • · Wines - DOP/IGP origin controls.
  • · EUDR commodities from Dec 2025.
Labelling requirements
  • · CE marking; Italian-language user info for consumer products.
  • · Origin marking - '100% Made in Italy' criteria under Law 166/2009 strictly enforced.
  • · Food labelling per EU 1169/2011 with national origin decrees for pasta, rice, tomato, dairy.
Sanctions overlay
  • · EU sanctions transposed via national decree; UIF FIU monitors financial exposure.
  • · OFAC coordination via Banca d'Italia.
  • · Russia packages 1 to 21 (21st package, 23 Jul 2026); Iran, DPRK, Syria, Belarus, Myanmar.
Dispute resolutionObjection to ADM within 60 days; Commissione Tributaria and onward Corte di Cassazione. Milan Chamber of Arbitration and ICC common for commercial disputes. NY Convention party since 1969.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare import regulations between two countries?

Pick two to four countries above. The table lines up the customs authority, import licensing, VAT/GST rate, prohibited and restricted goods, sanctions overlays and dispute forums, with links to each official source.

Is this comparison legal advice?

No. It is decision support built from published government sources. Regulatory positions change often, so confirm every action with the named authority or licensed local counsel before you ship.

Where do I calculate the duty once I know the rules?

Use the Import Duty & VAT Calculator for a quick CIF-based estimate, or the Landed Cost Calculator for the full cost stack including freight, insurance and destination charges.

Next step: Import Duty & VAT Calculator or Landed Cost Calculator. Last reviewed 14 October 2026.

Comparison is decision-support only. Regulatory positions change frequently - confirm every action with the named authorities or licensed local counsel.