Here is the list of required documents: (1) Passport (copy); (2) Residence Visa; (3) Work Permit; (4) Inventory in Italian, signed by Customer and Visaed by Italian Consulate; (5) Fiscal Number (Codice Fiscale, equivalent to an American social security number); (6) Consular Declaration released by the nearest Italian Consulate, certifying the length of stay abroad, the repatriation date, the Italian nationality of the Customer, and the names of the family members (for Italian citizens only); (7) Residency Certificate stating number of members in the family, nationality, city and country from which he's transferring his residence, and date of residence in Italy (for foreigners only); (8) Permesso a Soggiorno" (permit to stay) by Police Office Foreign Department.
Customer may not have to be present at time of Customs clearance in case if all documents are in order and available prior to arrival of the shipment. As a rule, used household goods are duty-free if owned for one year, (18 months if Italian citizen), are not for resale and are imported within six months of Customer's arrival.
Dutiable/Restricted Items include all consumable goods (including alcohol); new furniture, new household good items, wedding trousseaux, souvenirs and precious metal objects. All electronic equipment (radio, TV, VCR, etc.) require an Import Permit from the Italian Ministry of Posts and Communications. Without an Import Permit, above items cannot clear Customs. Antiques, pictures, works of art, carpets etc. require Fine Arts inspection and special Import Permit from the Fine Arts authorities at extra cost, payable by Customer.
The following items are prohibited to import: firearms, ammunition and combat knives (including ornamental weapons) can be imported with a special permit obtained from the Police Office. They must be clearly declared on the inventory with make, type and serial number, and must not be included in the same container as the household goods. Pornographic material, tobacco products and cigarettes, narcotics and drugs, animal skins, plants and vegetable products require a Phytosanitary Certificate, liquors, perfumes.
Pets: (1) Dogs, cats and birds may be imported (dogs must bear a leash and muzzle); (2) A Certificate of Origin and Health is required; (3) Certificate must be in Italian and language of origin and must state characteristics of the animal. | 
