How do I contact Italian customs?
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How do I contact Italian customs?
Registration only takes minutes and provides peace of mind while traveling abroad.
- For further assistance please contact the Italian Customs authorities directly.
- Italian Customs contact information.
- Telephone: +39 800 257 428.
- Website: http://www.agenziadogane.it.
How long does customs clearance take in Italy?
Between filing the paperwork, perfecting the packaging, cross-border delivery, Customs clearance, and local delivery within Italy it may take anywhere between 3 weeks to 4 months (or more!) to get a parcel delivered to your recipient.
Is there customs in Italy?
Passports and Visas Only a passport is needed to enter Italy from the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and other European countries. No visas, no vaccinations (unless you’re traveling from a known infected area). Getting through customs is typically a lax affair, with the customs officers barely taking notice of your presence.
What are Italian customs?
It is common for Italian friends and families to kiss on the cheek when they meet, irrespective of their gender. Stand up out of respect when an older person enters the room. It is important to dress neatly and respectfully. Cover your mouth when yawning or sneezing.
What to do if package is stuck in customs?
If your package is held at customs, you should contact the courier company in charge of your shipment. Normally, they should be able to help you with the customs clearing process, or even, just identifying the problem. Before contact, make sure you have the tracking number to give it to the courier to check its status.
What happens when a parcel is held in customs?
‘Held at Customs’ means the package you are sending to the destination country is held by the officials of the importer country’s customs office. These government bodies hold the packages until they ensure that only permissible items cross their border and the taxes (Duties & Excise) are paid for the import.
How does Italian communicate?
Direct Communication: Italians are typically direct communicators . They tend to be open about their emotions and speak clearly about their point. They generally expect similar honesty from their conversation partner and hence may fail to read into understatements. Therefore, avoid ambiguity and indirect speech.
What items Cannot be shipped to Italy?
List of Prohibited Items
- Animal skins (non-domesticated)
- Articles of exceptional value (e.g., works of art, antiques, precious stones, gold and silver)
- Dangerous goods/Hazardous materials (following IATA regulations for Express and Expedited, and following ADR regulations for Standard)
- Firearms.
- Furs.
What is disrespectful in Italian culture?
Smile: Italians communicate a lot with their facial expressions and body language, and have a really hard time with people who don’t. If you don’t smile to someone when greeting or introducing yourself to them, they’ll think you’re rude or hate them.
How do I know if customs is holding my package?
Check Your Mail for a Customs Detainment Letter Check your company mail for a letter from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection department stating that your package has been detained. If the department is holding your item, officials will notify you usually within a few days but it can take as long as 30 to 45 days.
Can I send a gift to Italy?
Italy Gifts for Special Occasions, Celebrations and Holidays We offer gifts to Italy for a variety of special occasions including birthdays, thank you, weddings, Christmas, new babies and more!
Can I send a package to Italy?
Yes, USPS delivers to Italy. They offer several methods including Postal Service: Fully Tracked, USPS Priority, USPS Express.
