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Customs Advice
The importation of certain products into a country is restricted in order to protect the economy and
safety of its citizens. The restrictions may be imposed by Customs or by any other agency which has
regulatory authority.
We provide a shipping service only and Customs at the parcel's destination will determine whether any
charges are payable on your package. All duties, taxes and/or quarantine fees applied are at the
discretion of local customs or governmental organisations and are out of our control.
If the addressee refuses to pay duties/taxes, the parcel may be held, returned (if allowed by Customs)
or destroyed, and additional costs may be incurred. As per Terms and Conditions, those charges will be
billed to the sender.
Please note, no shipping costs are recoverable for parcels held or destroyed, even if shipping
protection cover has been purchased.
Majority of parcels can be delivered door to door, once it has cleared customs at destination. However,
some countries have a door to airport service only. In those countries, the recipients may have to
present themselves to either Customs or the local courier's office to take possession of their
consignment.
We advise you to verify independently, all Customs, Governmental and Quarantine regulations. These rules
can and do frequently change without prior notice or recourse.
World Customs Organisation
http://www.wcoomd.org/en/about-us/wco-members/customs-websites.aspx
Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI)
It is now a requirement that all exporters sending freight outside of the E.U must have an EORI number
if they are VAT registered.
If you have any queries regarding the EORI application process then please visit the
HMRC
website.
Documents Needed
After you have paid for a shipping service to Italy, you will be redirected
to a page where you can download and print out the relevant shipping labels, i.e
AWB (Courier Air Waybills - barcode) - Proforma or Commercial invoice - Address label.
The above documents are standard for any international shipment.
Please note, if additional documentation is required for the import of any particular item, it is the
customer's responsibility to provide them at destination.
Restrictions
Goods travelling by 'Cargo' are subject to different restrictions to those travelling as carry-on
luggage.
A shipment to Italy is deemed unacceptable if: it is classified as
hazardous material, dangerous goods, prohibited or restricted articles by IATA (International Air
Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) or other relevant organisation.
Many items which appear harmless in everyday use can pose danger on air transport and are consequently
forbidden for transport.
The following page displays a sampling of common prohibited and restricted goods.
http://www.rapidparcel.com/help/prohibited-items.php
Packing Advice
Your parcel must be boxed and well packaged. This will reduce the risk of damage to any item during
transit or any associated automated distribution process.
Please be aware the item is not taken by hand from collection to destination and will visit many sorted
facilities on its journey. For that reason, you need to protect the items to ensure they make it from A
to B safely.
The following packaging guidelines are recommendations to assist you in packaging your shipment:
http://www.rapidparcel.com/help/packing-advice.php
Shipment Protection
When you book a shipping service to Italy, you will be able to choose an
appropriate level of cover for your shipment. We offer enhanced parcel protection for up to £2000
for a small additional fee.
If you do not purchase enhanced Shipment Protection, your shipment will be only covered to a maximum
value of £50 as per the limited liability set out in our
Terms & Conditions and subject to your
parcel passing minimum packaging requirements.
Please note that the declared value for customs purposes is not related to the declared value selected
for Shipment Protection. We encourage all customers to purchase shipment protection cover for loss or
damage.
FAQs
We have a detailed and comprehensive Help Section here. If you cannot find
the answer or advice you are looking for there, please use our enquiry form
Shipping to Milan couldn't be easier, thanks to the Rapid Parcel courier
comparison website. Our 25 years of experience in this demanding business
sector, puts at your disposal the best rates, and the best service from
an array of well-established and dedicated couriers. You simply have to
key your specifications into our user-friendly interface and choose the
company that offers the most appropriate service for the most affordable
rates to handle your Milan parcel delivery requirements.
There are a number of reasons why shipping to Milan is a frequently
requested service. Milan, the location of the Italian stock exchange
(the Borsa Italiana), is one of the world's largest commercial centres.
Add to this the city's status as the capital of the fashion world, an
annual influx of almost two million tourists and a rich array of
museums, universities, academies, palaces, churches and libraries, and
it isn't difficult to see why Milan is a thriving and dynamic
metropolis.
And, as with any thriving and dynamic metropolis, the swift and secure
delivery of packages to Milan can be something of a challenge for some.
Fortunately, during our two-and-half-decade tenure in this industry, we
have formed close alliances with many international couriers, the best
of which can now be found on our courier comparison website. When you
entrust your Milan parcel delivery to us, you can be absolutely certain
that we will only ever recommend a courier with considerable experience
of the unique demands of shipping to Milan.
Furthermore, as a result of our close links with these expert carriers,
we are able to leverage the very best rates on your behalf. So not only
can you be assured of a swift and effective Milan parcel delivery - you
can also be certain of a cost-effective service.
We know how important it is sometimes to have your parcel arrive as
quickly as possible at its destination. Maybe your son and his family
have just travelled out there on holiday and their youngest has
forgotten her favourite toy that she can't sleep without, or perhaps a
business deal relies on the speedy shipping to Milan of contracts.
Whatever your reason for wanting your package to get there quickly, our
service can accommodate this. Select our "next day" delivery and your
parcel will arrive safely at its destination when it's needed.
Our "next day" delivery service extends to the whole of mainland
Europe, so no matter whether you're shipping to Rome or need to send a
parcel to Rotterdam or Rennes, Rapid Parcel will have it there the very
next day.
Booking your Milan parcel delivery is as simple as can be. Just
complete the six easy-to-follow stages in our booking form, and before
you know it your package will be on its way to Milan. For some examples
of the rates our couriers charge for this journey, see the table below.
