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Customs or Import duty for Precious and semi-precious stones to Italy

The Customs or Import duty for Precious and semi-precious stones to Italy is classified under Jewelry & Watches(cdf categories).

The HSCODE applied for Precious and semi-precious stones is 91-2-12-0-0

The tax is applied on the total sum of item cost, insurance cost and shipment cost.

The custom/import taxes are:

General duty is 4.5 % MIN 0.3 EUR/p/%

Special Tariff rate 1 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 2 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 3 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 4 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 5 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 6 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 7 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 8 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 9 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 10 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 11 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 12 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 13 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 14 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 15 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 16 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 17 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 18 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 19 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 20 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 21 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 22 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 23 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 24 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 25 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 26 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 27 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 28 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 29 is 0%

The average VAT rate applicable in Italy is 0.22

Note: If the special tariff rate is NULL then general duty is applicable.

The other taxes applicable are:

Excise duty

To know more information on which tariff rate is applicable from the country you are importing to, look here

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Calculation method:

Customs Duties or Import duty and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into Italy whether by a private individual or a commercial entity.

The valuation method is CIF.

Below table provide the Duty and Sales tax for Italy:

Duty Rates Average Duty Rate Sales Tax(GST) VAT rate Threshold on goods
0% to 17% (Some electronic products are duty free) NA NA 22% Duty and VAT are not charged if FOB value is less than 150 Euro and 22 Euro respectively

VAT Details

VAT = VTA%(value of the goods + shipping costs + insurance + import duty

  • Excise duty is applicable on tobacco and alcohol.
  • Other taxes that would be applicable are
    1. testing of the goods.
    2. Examining the imported goods
  • Excise rates in Italy

    Product Rate expressed per Minimum Rate
    Beer Hectolitre per degree Plato OR Hectolitre per degree alcohol 0.748 OR 1.87
    Wine (still and sparkling) Hectolitre of volume 0
    Intermediate Products (e.g. port, sherry) Hectolitre of volume 45
    Spirits Hectolitre of pure alcohol 550

    For more information on excise duties Excise Duties

    Prohibited Items:

    • Antiques (breakable and/or fragile)
    • Asbestos
    • Furs
    • Hazardous or combustible materials (as defined in IATA Regulations)
    • Ivory
    Other related items:

    Gold jewellery – necklaces and chains
    Necklace with diamonds and precious stones
    Diamond jewellery – pendants,rings,necklaces,ear-rings,gold coins
    Platinum jewellery – necklaces & chains ,bands
    Silver jewellery – bangles,rings with gemstones,rings,cufflinks
    Clocks – electric with mechanical display
    Clock – electric with mechanical display
    Sports watches,analog watches,mens and womens watches
    Wrist watch,Digital watches,smart watches,fitness tracker,heart rate monitors,etc
    Precious and semi-precious stones