Send a parcel to Italy with PACK & SEND:
If you want to talk to somebody about your specialist packaging and delivery requirements, call us on 0345 873 999 0
Find a service centreCarrier | Service* | Estimated Delivery Time** |
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![]() | European Road | 3-5 Working Days |
![]() | Air Express | 1-3 Working Days |
![]() | Standard Europe | 3-5 Working Days |
![]() | European Road | 3-5 Working Days |
![]() | Air Express | 1-3 Working Days |
*Other services may be available
**Subject to customs clearance
PACK & SEND’s 30 years of experience shipping across Europe and the world to destinations like Italy have enabled us to be experts in navigating international customs. We are familiar with the restrictions that apply within each country and can advise you appropriately from collection all the way to delivery.
Every nation has unique regulations when it comes to imports. In addition to the EU regulations, Italy has its own rules, which may differ from other member states.
Whatever it is you’re looking to send, it’s important to understand exactly what can be imported and which items are prohibited. Always check restricted items and size or quantity allowances before sending, as prohibited items will be destroyed or returned to you.
For example, restrictions include ‘up to 10kg of meat or dairy products’ or ‘up to 1 litre of spirits’ (over 22% alcohol vol). Counterfeit goods and prescription or illegal drugs are also banned. Be sure to look at the full list of prohibited and restricted products before sending.
When sending parcels to Italy, be aware of its import regulations, as well as those for countries in the European Union.
Parcels entering Europe from the UK are subject to additional customs and duty fees, charged to the recipient. UK-based senders need to complete a commercial invoice to get their parcels through customs, too. This is so Customs Officials can tell whether imported items should be subject to import duties and if so, how much they need to charge.
Find out everything you need to know before shipping to Europe on our dedicated page. At PACK & SEND, we’re always happy to chat through the right approach for your package.
Personal effects and items intended as gifts are not subject to customs charges, provided they follow Italy’s import guidelines. However, to make sure you qualify for the Customs Duty and VAT-free allowance, follow the shipping instructions laid out by the UK government.
Some common mistakes include:
PACK & SEND boasts years of experience meeting Europe’s regional customs rules. Work with us to make sure your parcel meets all the regulations, avoids delays and arrives safely and on time.
Addressing parcels and letters to Italy is slightly different to how we structure our local addresses.
Surnames appear before the first name in the first line of the address, house numbers follow street names on the second line and postcodes follow the town name on the third line. A two-letter province code also appears on the third line.
For example:
Rossi Mario
via Valcava 23
20155 Milano MI
ITALY
To guarantee safe delivery to Italy, parcels must be properly packed. To provide this service, PACK & SEND offers a personalised packing service for various goods at all of our service centres, including creating custom boxes and crates
Services like PACK & SEND Online Self-Service require you to pack your shipment yourself. This must be done to high standards to maintain the quality of the goods throughout the shipping process ensuring it arrives safely. When packing a shipment yourself we require the following:
We provide a range of services to offer hassle-free delivery to any location in Italy. PACK & SEND can assist whether you are an individual or business transporting large or small goods of any fragility. We can deliver products on a specific date, which is trackable using our live tracking, which is just one example of how our variety of shipping services can be customised to match your needs.
There is really no limit to what we can send to Italy, making us the ideal solution for your business deliveries. We offer air and sea freight solutions like; container services and large and bulky freight, e.g. pallets. With the ability to send packages of any size, PACK & SEND is your one-stop solution for all your business sending needs, delivering important documents up to office moves and beyond!
Comprehensive loss or damage protection is available for almost all parcel deliveries to Italy to give you the ultimate peace of mind. This cover guarantees the agreed market value of the goods; in rare circumstances, your shipment is damaged or lost in transit.
PACK & SEND have a growing network of service centres across the UK that provide our full service from the point of collection all the way through to final delivery. These convenient locations make dropping off your goods easy, commencing your shipment as quickly as possible.