Tobacco and alcohol customs allowances in Italy (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: From other EU states, Italian customs gives indicative thresholds of 800 cigarettes, 10 litres of spirits over 22%, 90 litres of wine and 110 litres of beer. From outside the EU the allowances are 200 cigarettes, 1 litre of spirits over 22%, 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer.

RuleWhat applies
Cigarettes from an EU state: allowance or guide level (pieces)Personal allowance for travellers800 pieces [1]
Spirits from an EU state: allowance or guide level (litres)Personal allowance for travellers10 litres [1]
Wine from an EU state: allowance or guide level (litres)Personal allowance for travellers90 litres [1]
Beer from an EU state: allowance or guide level (litres)Personal allowance for travellers110 litres [1]
Cigarettes from outside the EU: duty-free allowance (pieces)Personal allowance for travellers200 pieces [1]
Spirits over 22% vol. from outside the EU: duty-free allowance (litres)Personal allowance for travellers1 litres [1]
Still wine from outside the EU: duty-free allowance (litres)Personal allowance for travellers4 litres [1]
Beer from outside the EU: duty-free allowance (litres)Personal allowance for travellers16 litres [1]

Notes

  • Indicative thresholds for purchases by private individuals; other criteria, such as transport method or commercial activity, can lead to goods being treated as commercial. Of the 90 litres of wine, at most 60 litres may be sparkling.
  • Travellers aged 17 or over. Each quantity is 100% of the allowance; any combination is allowed if the percentages do not exceed 100%.
  • Travellers aged 17 or over. 1 litre over 22% vol. or 2 litres up to 22% vol., combinable up to 100%. Still wine and beer come on top.

Sources

  1. Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli: Carta doganale del viaggiatore (luglio 2025) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.