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Italy: sanctions and trade risk

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As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 24 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Italy.Lists last checked .

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No elevated country indicator for Italy in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Italy may still be on a list.

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On the sanctions lists

24 entries on the official lists name Italy — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

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US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)21
Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List2
EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF)1

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Italy: logistics and trade

Mediterranean hub, industrial and transit country

Italy (IT) is one of the EU's largest economies and a central Mediterranean hub for traffic between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. As a member of the EU customs union and the eurozone, Italy handles customs procedures electronically through the AIDA 2.0 system of the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM); the standard import VAT (IVA) rate is 22 percent, with reduced rates of 10, 5 and 4 percent. Its key gateways are the transshipment port of Gioia Tauro plus Genoa, La Spezia, Trieste, Livorno, Naples and Venice; in air freight Milan Malpensa (MXP) leads ahead of Rome Fiumicino (FCO). By road and rail, the TEN-T corridors Rhine-Alpine (Genoa-Rotterdam), Scandinavian-Mediterranean (Brenner) and Baltic-Adriatic (Trieste) connect the country to central Europe. Typical goods include machinery, vehicles and automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, fashion and furniture; the main trading partners are Germany, France, the United States, Spain and China.

Capital
Rome
Population
58,943,000
Area
301,340 km²
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Continent
Europe
Region
Southern Europe / EU
Economic area
EU (customs union) / euro area
Religions
Catholicism, Islam, Orthodoxy, Protestantism
Access to the sea
Yes

Transport modes Road · Rail · Sea · Air · Inland waterway

Current situation
Gioia Tauro reached a record year in 2025 with about 4,5 million TEU (up 14 percent); Red Sea diversions continue to extend Asia-Mediterranean transit times; PNRR investments in ports and rail are underway. (As of 2026-07-18)
Seasonal conditions
Alpine passes and Brenner wintry (snow, closures); flooding and storms in autumn mainly in northern Italy; summer heat in the south.

Main seaports

  • Gioia Tauro

    Gioia Tauro (IT GIT): the central Med's top transshipment hub, ~4.5M TEU in 2025, MSC-run MCT terminal, 96% ship-to-ship, limited local cargo.

  • La Spezia

    La Spezia (IT SPE): 1.22M TEU in 2025 (-1.7%), 12.62Mt total cargo (+3.3%). LSCT expansion to 2.5M TEU capacity by 2026. Alternatives: Genoa, Livorno.

  • Trieste

    Trieste (IT TRS): Adriatic container port, 681,733 TEU in 2025 (-19%) and ~60M tonnes. Free port, RoRo to Turkey, rail to Austria, Molo VIII funded.

  • Livorno

    Livorno (IT LIV), Tuscany: container and ro-ro port, TDT (Grimaldi) ~450,000 TEU in 2025; Darsena Europa for 1.6m TEU from 2030. Alt: Genoa-La Spezia.

  • Cagliari

    Cagliari (IT CAG): western Mediterranean transhipment hub, ~570,000 TEU in 2024 (CICT/Contship), RoRo ferries and the Sarroch tanker terminal.

  • Genova

    Genova (IT GOA): Italy's largest port, 2.82M TEU in 2024, PSA Pra' and SECH terminals, a Mediterranean reefer leader, gateway to the Po Valley.

Main cargo airports

  • Milan Malpensa International AirportMXP

    Milan Malpensa (MXP/LIMC): record 760,000 tonnes of air cargo in 2025, Cargo City with DHL Express hub, Cargolux and Qatar freighters, new dnata terminal.

  • Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International AirportFCO

    Rome Fiumicino (FCO/LIRF): 271,580 t of cargo in 2024 (+43%), new 300,000 t Cargo City, Alha handling, Lufthansa Cargo hub, customs and alternatives.

  • Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE

    Venice Marco Polo (VCE/LIPZ): Italy's no. 3 cargo airport with 61,950 t in 2025, Veneto belly exports, FedEx and DHL on site, customs cargo area in Tessera.

  • Bologna Guglielmo Marconi AirportBLQ

    Bologna Marconi (BLQ): freight gateway for Emilia-Romagna, ~53,700 t cargo in 2025 (Italy's no. 4), machinery and automotive exports, Marconi Express, A14.

Road corridors

  • A1 Milan-Naples (Autostrada del Sole)
  • A4 Turin-Trieste
  • Brenner Motorway A22
  • Scandinavia-Mediterranean corridor

Rail corridors

  • Rhine-Alpine Corridor (Genoa-Rotterdam)
  • Scandinavian-Mediterranean (Brenner)
  • Mediterranean Corridor
  • Baltic-Adriatic Corridor (Trieste)

Main trade lanes

  • Italy - Germany
  • Italy - France
  • Italy - USA
  • Italy - China
  • Mediterranean - Far East (transshipment)

Customs and import

Customs authority Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM)Official website ↗

Import customs system
AIDA 2.0 (Automazione Integrata Dogane Accise) of the ADM; EU Customs Code (UCC), electronic import declaration; in about 95 percent of cases, release in 2-5 minutes.
Export customs system
AIDA 2.0 of the ADM; since 2.12.2024 the new electronic export declaration (DAE) has been mandatory for extra-EU exports; AES-compliant under EU rules.
Import VAT
Import IVA 22 percent standard rate; reduced rates 10, 5 and 4 percent; calculated on customs value plus duty. Exports are zero-rated.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements
EU preferential agreements; origin proofs EUR.1, EUR-MED, origin declaration (REX) and A.TR (Turkey); EORI obligation.
Restricted and prohibited goods
EU prohibitions and restrictions: weapons, dual-use goods, cultural property, waste, protected species (CITES), veterinary and food controls.

Typical import documents

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Electronic import declaration (AIDA 2.0)
  • Transport document (CMR, AWB, B/L)
  • Proof of origin (EUR.1 / REX) for preferential treatment
  • If applicable, import licences / authorisations

Typical export documents

  • Export declaration (AIDA 2.0 / DAE)
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Proof of origin (EUR.1 / EUR-MED / origin declaration)
  • Transport document
  • If applicable, export authorisation (dual-use, UAMA)

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity
Medium
Customs delays
Low to medium
Port congestion
Medium
Dangerous goods relevance
High
Pharma and cold chain relevance
High
E-commerce relevance
High

Trade

Top import goods

  • Crude oil
  • Vehicles
  • Machinery
  • Chemicals
  • Natural gas

Top export goods

  • Machinery
  • Vehicles
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Textiles
  • Furniture

Typical cargo

  • Machinery
  • Vehicles / automotive parts
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Fashion / textiles
  • Furniture
  • Food / wine
  • Chemicals

Upcoming public holidays

  • Immaculate ConceptionTue, 8 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
  • Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
  • St. Stephen's DaySat, 26 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
  • New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
  • EpiphanyWed, 6 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
  • Easter SundaySun, 28 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Liberation DaySun, 25 Apr 2027 · businesses closed

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Logistics questions

Which documents do I need for import into Italy?

Commonly required are a commercial invoice, a packing list, an electronic import declaration via AIDA 2.0 of the ADM, and a transport document (CMR, AWB or B/L). For preferential treatment, a proof of origin such as EUR.1 or an origin declaration (REX) is added. Importers need an EORI number.

What is the import VAT (IVA) rate in Italy?

The standard rate is 22 percent. There are also reduced rates of 10, 5 and 4 percent for certain goods. Import IVA is calculated on the customs value plus duty; exports are zero-rated.

Is Italy part of the EU customs union?

Yes. Italy is an EU member and part of the EU customs union as well as the eurozone. No duties apply to trade with other EU states; for third countries, the common EU customs tariff under the Union Customs Code applies.

Which electronic customs system does Italy use?

The Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) handles imports and exports through the AIDA 2.0 system. Since 2 December 2024, the new electronic export declaration (DAE) has been mandatory for extra-EU exports.

Which ports are most important for Italy?

Gioia Tauro is the largest container port (transshipment hub, about 3,6 million TEU in 2024). Other important ports are Genoa, La Spezia, Trieste, Livorno, Naples, Cagliari and Venice.

Which airports are relevant for air freight?

Milan Malpensa (MXP) is Italy's leading cargo airport with about 731'000 tonnes in 2024, followed by Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Other cargo locations are Venice, Bologna and Bergamo.

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