I would like to bring 5 or 6 hundred dollars of jewelry to relatives in Italy. Is there taxes to pay?
Posted by
Niagara Wine Country, Canada
808 posts
Who's going to know what you are taking unless you make it known?? Just don't gift wrap it incase of inspection.
Posted by
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
705 posts
I wouldn't think so as it is for gifts but I may be wrong. Why don't you check the Italian customs website - I assume there is one - and see if there is any mention of gifts of this type.
Posted by
Anaheim, CA, USA
1455 posts
Unless there's a price tag attached to the gift, you can also say its personal items.
I do know that you pay customs if you ship it to a destination, and someone claims it. But if you are giving it as a gift, it can be different, no?
Posted by
OP
boynton beach, FL
4 posts
Italian customs states "no duty" under personal effects a long list including camera's, skis, clothing (new & used,)cell phones & jewelery