DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE

Since the Middle Ages, Livigno has enjoyed special tax privileges, claimed on several occasions due to both its isolated condition and the population's state of need.

The real turning point came at the beginning of the Napoleonic period, when the customs line was set back from the political border for a simple calculation of convenience.

During the Austrian government and in the Kingdom of Italy, various conventions were established that were advantageous to the small municipality, such as the possibility of importing and exporting goods to and from the neighbouring Tyrol without paying customs duties, and the extension of the duty-free allowance to state monopoly goods.

Finally, at the beginning of the 20th century, national law regulated the non-customs status, which was confirmed in the Republic and subsequent EU legislation. Partly due to this special status, rapid economic development has taken place over the last fifty years, which has greatly influenced the life and appearance of the territory.

Livigno duty-free zone

Livigno is known not only for its active soul and unspoilt nature, but also because it is a non-customs zone and therefore enjoys special tax breaks and concessions. This means that a whole range of goods can be purchased at advantageous prices: petrol, cigarettes and various tobaccos, alcoholic beverages, perfumes, photographic and optical equipment, computers and electronic instruments, leather garments and furs... Exempt goods may be purchased in limited quantities, while for other goods a minimum amount is set, above which the purchase must be declared to the Foscagno or Swiss customs. 

For detailed information on the quantities allowed, please consult the goods table:

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GOODS CATEGORY DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCE
for each traveller over 17 years old
A

TOBACCO PRODUCTS:

CIGARETTES

200 pieces (a 10-packet carton)

CIGARS

50 pieces

CIGARETTES/CIGARS (maxim weight equal to 3g. per piece))

100 pieces

SMOKING TOBACCO

250 g

B

ALCOHOL E ALCOHOL DRINKS:

ALCOHOL not denatured equal to or higher than 80° or ALCOHOL DRINKS equal to or higher than 22°

1 litre

ALCOHOL E ALCOHOL lower than 22°

2 litre

STILL WINES

4 litre

BEER

16 litre

C

FUELS:

Duty-free allowance is limited to quantities contained in the normal tank of any means of
transport,
in addition to any fuel contained in an approved portable container with a maximum capacity
of 10 litres for each car. N.B. The container must be stored in the luggage compartment in a
steady position and must contain the same type of fuel used by the vehicle that transports it.

D

IN ADDITION TO THE ALLOWANCE INDICATED ABOVE, A “BY VALUE“ ALLOWANCE IS
ALSO PROVIDED FOR:

Purchases that come under the allowance must not be of a commercial nature; hence, they must
be occasional and must concern goods intended for personal use or for the family of the traveller,
or be intended as a gift. They must not in any way refl ect, through their nature and quatity, any
commercial intent.
PLEASE NOTE: THE ALLOWANCE BY VALUE IS PERSONAL AND NOT
CUMULATIVE!

  Travellers over 15 years old - 300,00€
Travellers under 15 years old - 150,00€
E IN ADDITION TO THE PURCHASES INDICATED ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING MAXIMUM
QUANTITIES PER PERSON ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THE PRODUCTS LISTED BELOW:
SUGAR 10 Kg
COFFEE 2 Kg
MEAT AND MEAT BASED PRODUCTS, MILK AND
DAIRY
5 Kg
EAU DE TOILETTE 300/400 ml (3/4 bottles)

Cigarettes or tabacco exceeding your allowance may not be imported, not even by paying duty
and excise on them.
Travellers below 17 are excluded from the exemptions provided for in points A and B

GOODS CATEGORY DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCE
for each traveller over 17 years old
A

TOBACCOS PRODUCTS:

CIGARETTES/CIGARS

250 pieces

CUT TOBACCO

250 g

B

ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLIC DRINKS:

ALCOHOL not denatured equal to or higher than 80°
o ALCOHOLIC DRINKS equal to or higher than 18°

1 litro

ALCOHOL and ALCOHOLIC DRINKS less than 18°

5 litri

C

FUELS:

Duty-free allowance is limited to quantities contained in the normal tank of any means of
transport,
in addition to the fuel contained in an approved portable container with a maximum capacity
of 25 litres for each car. N.B. The container must be stored in the luggage compartment in a
steady position and must contain the same type of fuel used by the vehicle that transports it.

D

IN ADDITION TO THE ALLOWANCE INDICATED ABOVE, A “BY VALUE“ ALLOWANCE IS
ALSO PROVIDED FOR:

Purchases that come under the allowance must not be of a commercial nature; hence, they must
be occasional and must concern goods intended for personal use or for the family of the traveller,
or be intended as a gift. They must not in any way refl ect, through their nature and quantity, any
commercial intent.
PLEASE NOTE: THE ALLOWANCE BY VALUE IS PERSONAL AND NOT
CUMULATIVE!

 

For each traveller - 300,00 CHF

E

IN ADDITION TO THE PURCHASES INDICATED ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING MAXIMUM
QUANTITIES PER PERSON ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THE PRODUCTS LISTED BELOW:

FRESH MEAT AND PREPARED MEAT

1 Kg

BUTTER AND CREAM OF MILK

2 Kg/l

OILS FATS AND MARGARINE
FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION 

5 Kg/l

SUGAR, COFFEE, CHEESES AND PERFURMES

up to 300 CHF
(but NOT in commercial quantities)

Travellers below 17 are excluded from the exemptions provided for in points A and B.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DIRECTLY THE COSTUMS OFFICE:

Customs Office Tirano

+39 0342 701198

adm.gov.it

Swiss Federal Customs Administration

+41 584671515

ezv.admin.ch

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