Which Services Can I Use For Shipping To Italy?
At World Options, our partnerships with UPS, DHL, FedEx and TNT mean that we have excellent coverage to Italian destinations, and in many cases can provide next-day shipping and other express services. The available services include:
UPS Express
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Next-day delivery to Italy with a time-definite service and a money-back guarantee.
DHL Worldwide Express
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Delivery before 12:00 pm on the next business day to Italy, or your money back.
FedEx International Priority
- Delivery in one to two business days, with excellent prices to Italy. A money-back guarantee is also offered.
TNT Express
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Next-day delivery to Italy, guaranteed by close of business.
If your delivery deadline is more flexible, you can also benefit from more cost-effective options, all of which can be compared through the World Options portal to ensure value for money for your business.
Why Choose World Options
With our state-of-the-art online courier portal, World Options can ensure you receive the exact service you need. Simply input the weight, dimensions and destination of your parcel and you can begin to compare services based on price, delivery time or other metrics to ensure that your business requirements are met.
When you become a customer, you will be assigned an account manager who can offer information and advice on the advantages and disadvantages of each service, and any considerations you may need to make about paperwork or restricted items.
Ship To Italy From The UK
Italy is the eighth largest economy in the world and the third-largest Eurozone economy. It is also home to nearly 60,000 British citizens, meaning that for many UK businesses, shipping to Italy is a key priority.
If your business regularly needs to ship parcels to Italy from the UK, you can save time and money by using World Options. With our unique online portal, you can compare prices on services for everything from documents and parcels to pallets and freight, to ensure that you get exactly the service you need at the best available rate, from some of the world’s premier carriers.
We provide shipping and parcel delivery to Italy from UPS, TNT, FedEx and DHL. Because we order shipments in bulk on behalf of our customers, we always offer the most competitive prices and can provide discounted rates on many services. With World Options, you can book, manage and track orders from multiple carriers all in one place, making it easier than ever to fulfill orders and send parcels to Italy from the UK.
To start shipping to Italy with World Options today, fill in the form on this page to request a call back from one of our dedicated delivery experts. We’ll set up your account and you can begin comparing quotes with only a few clicks.
Where In Italy Can I Ship To?
Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, Bari, Catania, Venice, Verona, Padua, Trieste, Taranto, Brescia, Parma, Prato, Modena.
Prohibited And Restricted Items When Shipping To Italy
Italy prohibits certain items from being imported, while other item categories are subject to restrictions, so it’s best to check these before planning any shipments to avoid the possibility of your parcels being delayed, confiscated, destroyed or returned.
Specific items prohibited from being imported may also depend on their country of origin, and additional restrictions will apply depending on the carrier you choose. Items that are typically prohibited from shipping to Italy include:
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Antiques (breakable and/or fragile)
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Asbestos
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Furs
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Hazardous or combustible materials (as defined in IATA Regulations)
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Ivory
If you are concerned about your shipment and any restrictions that may apply, you can speak to your dedicated World Options account manager for bespoke advice on the specifics of your circumstances.
Italian Tax and Customs
There is a Double Taxation Convention between the UK and Italy that was established on 31st December 1990 and took effect in 1991. This ensures that residents and corporations of either country do not pay twice the amount of tax that they owe. For further information about tax in Italy, visit the website of the Italian Revenue Agency – the Agenzia delle Entrate.
VAT in Italy is known as IVA and stands at 22%, although there is a lower 4% rate applied to the following goods:
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basic food products
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some social services
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dailies, periodicals, and books
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some seeds and fertilisers
Items of any value that are shipped to the EU will be subject to VAT. Following Brexit, additional import and export fees may also apply.
Scheduled National Holidays In Italy
- New Year’s Day – Monday, 01/01/2024
- Epiphany – Saturday, 06/01/2024
- Easter Sunday – Sunday, 31/03/2024
- Easter Monday – Monday, 01/04/2024
- Liberation Day – Thursday, 25/04/2024
- International Workers’ Day – Wednesday, 01/05/2024
- Republic Day – Sunday, 02/06/2024
- Assumption Day – Thursday, 15/08/2024
- All Saints’ Day – Friday, 01/11/2024
- Immaculate Conception – Sunday, 08/12/2024
- Christmas Day – Wednesday, 25/12/2024
- St Stephen’s Day – Thursday, 26/12/2024
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