Moving to Italy

ITALY

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS

Cigarettes, Cigars, Tobacco, Firearms, Audiovisual appliances no marked CE, Animal skins, Live plants without a phytosanitary certificate, medicines unless with specific doctor’s receipt, Drugs, Cordless electronics, Walkie-talkies, ammunition and naked steels (combat knives, etc.) are subject to a special license to be obtained before shipping.

USED HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Clothing, shoes, cosmetics and other goods necessary for a temporary stay will be admitted free of duty.
The passport and photocopy of airline ticket of the owner is generally enough to clear air shipment below 220 kgs.

Used household goods are admitted free of duty and taxes only in the following cases:

Foreign Citizens Taking Residence
in Italy must provide:

Visa
on passport.
“Permit
to stay” (permesso a soggiorno) issued by police (foreign dept).
Certificate
of Taken Residence released by the municipality which must specify the
number of
members of the family, the nationality, the city and Country from which he
is transferring his residence, date of residence in Italy. The member has
one year from the day of taken residence to import the household goods
duty free.
Copy
of passport.
Italian
fiscal registration number called “Codice Fiscale”.
Customs
form to be completed and signed by the shipper (dichiarazione sostitutiva
di certificazione)

Italian returning from abroad and
Italian Diplomats can obtain free importation providing:

Consular
declaration released by the nearest Italian Consulate from where the
Italian Citizen was living called “Dichiarazione consolare di
residenza e di rimpatrio definitivo”. This certificate must specify
the period of time resided abroad (minimum 12 months), names of the
members of the family and that it is a definitive return to Italy. The
member has one year from the date he leaves the Foreign Country to import
the household goods duty free.
Inventory
of the goods in Italian language signed by the customer and visaed by
Consulate.
Italian
fiscal registration number called “Codice Fiscale”.
Copy
of passport .
Customs
form to be completed and signed by the shipper (dichiarazione sostitutiva
di certificazione)

Foreign Diplomats can
obtain duty free importation providing:

Application
to their Embassy in Italy addressed to the Italian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (application to be requested 30/45 days before the arrival of the
goods).
Inventory
in Italian language signed by the customer.
Copy
of passport.
Customs
form to be completed and signed by the shipper (dichiarazione sostitutiva
di certificazione)

MOTOR CARS AND MOTORCYCLES

Are admitted free of duty in the following cases:

Foreigner taking residence in
Italy have to supply us with the same Certificate needed for the
household goods plus the original title, registration and manufacturer’s data
and copy of insurance valid onto National Territory. He must prove that the car
was used abroad for at least one year before the date of taken residence in
Italy.

Italian returning from abroad and
Italian Diplomats have to prove that the car was continuously
used and owned abroad for more than one year and that the member had a
permanence abroad longer than twelve months. The car has to be mentioned with
all its specifications on the Italian inventory with all details, visaed and
attached to the Consular Declaration.

TELEVISION SET, RADIO, Hl-FI
EQUIPMENT, VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER AND PERSONAL COMPUTERS

TV require payment of government tax (abbonamento canone TV). All
the above items require a special license released by the Ministry of Post and
Telecommunications called “Nulla-osta”.

PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES AND ANTIQUE
ITEMS

Items of artistic and antiquarian interest must be cleared and
inspected by “Italian Arts Commission”.

PETS

Pets can be brought into Italy although dogs, cats and birds
require a certificate of origin and a health certificate issued by a veterinary
surgeon. The certificate must be in Italian as well as in the official language
of the country of origin. It must state that your pet has been examined the day
the certificate was issued and that it is in good health. It must also state
that your pet has been vaccinated against rabies at least 20 days before the certificate
was issued. The certificate is valid for 30 days.

Important: This
information is intended for general guidance. Orbit International Logistics
LTD. cannot however take responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any
loss or damage that may occur from its use. As such it is advisable to contact
the nearest Italy customs office for full and current information prior to
importation.

Moving to Italy

When moving from Canada to Italy it is very important to choose the best
overseas moving company. Orbit International Moving Logistics is the best
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international relocations to Italy
, Orbit International Moving Logistics can offer you and your
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The Best Overseas Moving
Companies

There are many overseas moving companies who claim to be the best
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To help determine which overseas moving company is right for you,
Orbit International Moving Logistics Ltd has gathered some vital points for you
to consider.

The
best tip – a recommendation from a friend.
Research
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licensed to export and import.
Make
sure that you are performing an equal comparison between the quotes of the
various companies. You compare international relocation rates from the
overseas moving companies based on shipping an equal volume of goods and
contracting the same exact shipping service on the same dates. Pay special
attention to the “EXCLUDES” of each quote to insure that you are not
overlooking any hidden fees.
Check
the overseas moving company’s referrals and reputation. Ask each company
for testimonials from past clients. A reputable overseas moving company
should have some for you to review.
Visit
the physical office of the overseas moving company you are considering.
Never trust an international moving company without a physical address!.
In this day and age anyone can have an office in their basement.
Make
sure that the overseas shipping company you choose has reputable overseas forwarding
agents who can assist you in the same manner that you are getting from the
company moving you from Canada.

Orbit International Moving
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and assist you in planning moving to Italy and choosing the right overseas moving
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What sets us apart is the level of service we offer our customers.
We provide free, no-obligation estimates, listen to your concerns, and find the
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Important: This
information is intended for general guidance. Orbit International Logistics
LTD. Cannot however take responsibility for any errors or omissions or
for any loss or damage that may occur from its use. As such it is
advisable to contact the nearest Italian customs office for full and
current information prior to importation.

Helpful Website(s):

http://www.agenziadogane.it/wps/wcm/connect/Internet/ee/

List of
Italian Consulates in Canada:

Embassy of Italy in Ottawa,
Canada

275, Slater Street

21st floor

City: Ottawa

Phone: 16 13 232 2401

Fax: 16 13 233 1484

Web Site: http://www.ambottawa.esteri.it

Email: ambasciata.ottawa@esteri.it

General Consulate of Italy in
Toronto, Canada