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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (copy)
- Residence Visa
- Work Permit
- Inventory in Italian, signed by Customer and Visaed
by Italian Consulate
- Fiscal Number (Codice Fiscale, equivalent to an American
social security number)
- Consular Declaration released by the nearest Italian
Consulate, certifying the length of stay abroad, the
repatriation date, the Italian nationality of the Customer,
and the names of the family members (for Italian citizens
only)
- Residency Certificate stating number of members in
the family, nationality, city and country from which
he's transferring his residence, and date of residence
in Italy (for foreigners only)
- "Permesso a Soggiorno" (permit to
stay) by Police Office Foreign Department
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- If all documents are in order and available prior
to arrival of the shipment, Customer MAY NOT have to
be present at time of Customs clearance
- Used household goods are usually duty-free if owned
for one year, (18 months if Italian citizen), are not
for resale and are imported within six months of Customer's
arrival
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- All consumable goods (including alcohol)
- New furniture, new household good items, wedding
trousseaux, souvenirs and precious metal objects are
subject to duty
- All electronic equipment (radio, TV, VCR, etc.) require
an Import Permit from the Italian Ministry of Posts
and Communications
- Without an Import Permit, above items cannot
clear Customs
- Antiques, pictures, works of art, carpets etc. require
Fine Arts inspection and special Import Permit from
the Fine Arts authorities at extra cost, payable by
Customer
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms, ammunition and combat knives (including
ornamental weapons) can be imported with a special permit
obtained from the Police Office. They must be clearly
declared on the inventory with make, type and serial
number, and must not be included in the same container
as the household goods
- Pornographic material
- Tobacco products and cigarettes
- Narcotics and drugs
- Animal skins
- Plants and vegetable products require a Phytosanitary
Certificate
- Liquors
- Perfumes
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Non-Italians may import one auto duty-free, provided
that proof of ownership and use for at least one year
is obtained by means of Certificate of Origin
- Italian citizens must prove residence abroad for more
than 18 months in order to import a vehicle. Vehicles
imported duty-free must not be sold for a minimum of
one year
- Importing new vehicles is discouraged
- Restrictions apply to autos over 2,000cc
- Documents required:
- Ownership Title
- Registration Card and manufacturer's data
- Valid Insurance onto National Territory
- Certificate or Card Above MUST be original documents
- notarized copies are NOT accepted
PETS
- Dogs, cats and birds may be imported -Dogs must bear
a leash and muzzle
- A Certificate of Origin and Health is required
- Certificate must be in Italian and language of origin
and must state characteristics of the animal
CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE ITALIAN EMBASSY
OR CONSULATE FOR ALL FURTHER DETAILS, AS ITALIAN IMPORT
REGULATIONS ARE COMPLICATED AND VARY ACCORDING TO CUSTOMER'S
IMMIGRATION STATUS.
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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