Shipping E-cigarettes to Italy
Italy enforces EU TPD regulations through the Ministry of Health and Customs Agency. E-cigarettes are legal but subject to strict labeling and safety requirements.
E-liquids with nicotine are limited to 20mg/ml, and tank capacity is capped at 2ml. Labels must be in Italian, with warnings like “La nicotina crea dipendenza” (Nicotine is addictive) and ingredient lists. All products must have CE marking and a batch number for traceability.
Transporting e-cigarettes to Italy requires compliance with REACH regulations for e-liquid ingredients. Lithium batteries must be packed according to ADR for road transport, with labels in Italian.
Customs documentation includes a commercial invoice, EORI number, and TPD compliance certificate. Italy imposes a 22% VAT on e-cigarettes, plus a regional tax (e.g., 10% in Lombardy). Customs may inspect shipments to check for counterfeit products, so include proof of authenticity.