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The most popular Italian products in the Far East

Italy is very popular in the Far East. The most popular products in the Far East are luxury goods and high-quality Italian products, as well as food, personal care products and furniture. Shipments of goods to China following the coronavirus pandemic have led to a significant increase in demand for certified organic food products, which are considered safe and very healthy. From olive oil and wine to bakery products and chocolate, Italian companies now need specialized companies to send parcels to Asia. Given the fragility of the goods transported, it is essential that they reach their destination in perfect condition and in complete safety. Europacco collaborates with several experienced and internationally renowned couriers such as DHL, TNT and FedEx. If you choose europacco, you can be sure that you will receive a quality service at affordable prices.

Import restrictions in Asia

People who urgently need to send a parcel to Asia often do not know which goods are prohibited for import. However, the list differs depending on the Asian country of destination. And any goods sent outside the European Union require an invoice. Regardless of the value of the goods, shipments must be accompanied by a proforma or commercial invoice in triplicate and the Free Export Declaration.

Goods prohibited or regulated in China

China includes in its list of non-importable goods antiquities, firearms, asbestos, ivory, perishable foodstuffs, gambling, jewelry, military equipment, pornographic materials, precious metals and stones, furs and skins. On the other hand, foodstuffs, alcoholic beverages, seed samples, cosmetics, medicines (with or without prescriptions), plants and sadistic material are regulated both for export and import. Every commercial shipment to China must be accompanied by an invoice in English.
Only non-commercial shipments or samples require a proforma invoice. However, it is up to the customs authorities to decide which duties apply. Deliveries to China with a value of less than $7 are not subject to tax.

Goods banned for import into India and Pakistan

Recent ISTAT statistics indicate that there are more than 165,000 people from India living in Italy, most of whom are used to sending goods and products to their Asian country of residence. The highest percentage is destined for well-known cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune and Kolkata. India is also banned from importing a range of goods, many of which coincide with those banned in China. The list includes firearms and ammunition, ivory, antiques, gambling, dangerous goods and pornography. The same goods are included in the list of goods banned for import into Pakistan. The Pakistani community in Italy consists of over 135,000 people and is likely to grow steadily soon. Shipments of goods and products to cities such as Islamabad, Multan and Karachi are quite frequent. Unlike China, where they are subject to special customs regulations, spirits cannot be imported into Pakistan.