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Packaging → Italy

Requires CE + Italian CONAI packaging registration + Italian VAT

Lead time 4-8 weeks
Cost range €1,800-6,000
HS code 4819
Duty rate 0-6.5%
VAT / tax 22%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 15233-2025 GB/T 包装 单元货物尺寸 2025
GB/T 19787-2025 GB/T 包装材料 聚烯烃热收缩薄膜 2025
GB/T 191-2025 GB/T 包装储运图形符号标志 2025
GB/T 16265-2025 GB/T 包装材料试验方法 相容性 2025
GB/T 10454-2025 GB/T 包装 非危险货物用柔性中型散装容器 2025
GB/T 14188-2025 GB/T 气相防锈包装材料选用通则 2025
GB/T 16267-2025 GB/T 包装材料试验方法 气相缓蚀能力 2025
GB/T 6543-2025 GB/T 运输包装用单瓦楞纸箱和双瓦楞纸箱 2025

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
CE certification Mandatory when EU directives apply Required
CONAI registration Italian packaging consortium Required
RAEE registration WEEE registration Conditional
Italian VAT IT tax ID registration required Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

What is CONAI?
The Italian packaging recovery consortium; packaged products must register.
What is the Italian VAT rate?
Standard 22% (among the highest in the EU).
Is an Italian representative required?
Non-EU companies must appoint an Italian tax representative.
RAEE registration requirements?
Electronics must be registered and bear take-back responsibility.
Italian labeling?
Yes. Instructions and warnings must be in Italian.

Same product, other markets

Full compliance report

Complete certification list, testing checklist and official source links — cross-verified with China-side requirements.