Sending gifts to Italy [closed]

1. What items Cannot be shipped to Italy?
2. Can I send toys to Italy?
3. Can you send parcels to Italy?
4. How long does it take to send a parcel from UK to Italy?
5. What is the cheapest way to ship to Italy?
6. Can I mail honey to Italy?
7. Why is the Italian postal service so bad?
8. Can you send food items to Italy?
9. How much does it cost to ship a package to Italy?
10. How long does it take to send a package to Italy?
11. Can I send chocolate to Italy?
12. Can you send clothing to Italy?

What items Cannot be shipped to Italy?

Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Italy.

Can I send toys to Italy?

No toys (unless they are made entirely of wood) No shoes. No playing cards.

Can you send parcels to Italy?

All parcels delivered to Mainland Italy are the same delivery speed. If you wish to send parcels to; Sardinia (postcode areas 07, 08 or 09) or to.

How long does it take to send a parcel from UK to Italy?

Parcels to Italy take between 1 and 5 days.

What is the cheapest way to ship to Italy?

If you're looking for the cheapest way to ship to Italy from the US, tracked mail is a good option, especially for non-urgent, lightweight packages. Tracked mail is slower than a regular courier service and utilizes the local postal service in the destination country to make the final delivery.

Can I mail honey to Italy?

Private individuals can mail honey to each other both within and outside the EU, provided they pack it well for shipping. ... If you decide to ship honey and other liquid products in the mail, it is not recommended to post more than 1L abroad.

Why is the Italian postal service so bad?

The postal system in Italy was really bad , slow , unreliable. Letters could take weeks or even months to arrive and sometimes they never arrived at destination. ... Secondly because the State Post has acquired some years ago a large private company , Bartolini , specialized in the fast delivery of parcels ( kind of TNT ).

Can you send food items to Italy?

Can I send it to Italy? Send food items in their original manufacturer's packaging if possible. Please also refer to the Universal Postal Union - UPU - prohibitions and restrictions full list. You must not send any item addressed to a country in which the item is unlawful or prohibited.

How much does it cost to ship a package to Italy?

Country Conditions for Mailing - Italy

How long does it take to send a package to Italy?

2 to 4 business days with Urgent or Express Shipping. 5 to 8 days with Economy or Standard Shipping.

Can I send chocolate to Italy?

Additionally, items such as cakes or chocolates are also tough to send as they are likely to melt in a hot weather or shipping depots in Italy that are not always air conditioned.

Can you send clothing to Italy?

Note that the used clothes of Italian citizens can be shipped back to Italy, with the special marking of "Italian Goods Returned", but ONLY if they have NOT been repaired or altered in any way. Clearly, the problem is the protection of the Italian clothing manufacturing sector, all the way down to your local tailor.