Shipping from Italy to Australia
Importing from Italy to Australia
Italy supplies Australian businesses with machinery, furniture, tiles and stone, fashion, and some of the world’s best-known food and wine. Fastrak Logistics manages your freight from Italian suppliers to Sydney and anywhere in Australia, with customs clearance and delivery handled by the same team.
Between stink bug season and food import rules, Italian shipments need careful planning. We’ll help you get the documents and timing right.
We ship from Genoa, La Spezia, Livorno, Naples and Salerno, and by air from Milan and Rome.
Sea Freight from Italy
- FCL (full container): a 20ft or 40ft container for your goods only. Usually the best value from around 13 to 15 cubic metres.
- LCL (shared container): pay only for the space you use, ideal for smaller orders.
- Supplier consolidation: combine goods from several suppliers into one shipment.
See our sea freight service for more on FCL and LCL.
Air Freight from Italy
For urgent, small or high-value shipments, air freight gets your goods to Australia in days rather than weeks, with customs clearance on arrival.
How Importing from Italy Works
- Quote: send us your supplier’s location, cargo volume (CBM), weight and Incoterms.
- Booking: we book space and coordinate pickup with your supplier.
- Origin: our overseas agents collect, consolidate if needed, and handle export clearance.
- Documents: we check your paperwork before the goods arrive.
- Customs and biosecurity: clearance is arranged through our licensed customs broker partners.
- Delivery: to your door, or into storage until you need it.
Documents You’ll Need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air)
- BMSB treatment certificate for target high-risk goods shipped in season
- Health certificates or import permits for regulated food products
- Packing declaration for FCL and FCX containers
- Treatment certificates or ISPM 15 marks for any timber packaging
Duty and the Australia–EU Trade Agreement
Australia and the European Union concluded a free trade agreement in 2026, but it is not yet in force. Until it is, goods from Italy are charged Australia’s normal rates of duty: many goods are already duty-free, and most others attract 5% duty. GST of 10% applies to most imports.
When the agreement comes into force, duty on most goods from the EU will be removed. We’ll keep you updated and help you claim the lower rates once they apply.
Stink Bug Season and Food Imports
Italy is a target risk country for brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). For the 2026–27 season, measures apply to goods shipped between 1 September 2026 and 30 April 2027, and target high-risk goods such as machinery, vehicles, parts and tiles must be treated by an approved provider, ideally before shipping.
Food and drink from Italy, including cheese, cured meats, olive oil and wine, must meet Australian biosecurity and food safety rules. Some products need import permits, certificates or testing, and pork products are tightly restricted. Check the BICON database or ask us before you order.
Shipping from Italy FAQs
How long does shipping from Italy to Australia take?
Sea freight from Italian ports to Sydney usually takes around five to six weeks port to port. Air freight usually takes a few days. We confirm the expected transit time with your quote.
Can I import Italian food and wine?
Yes, but food must meet Australian biosecurity and food safety rules. Some items need permits, certificates or testing, and pork products are tightly restricted. Check BICON before you order.
Do tiles and stone from Italy need BMSB treatment?
Tiles and stone are generally classed as target high-risk goods, so they need treatment by an approved provider if shipped between 1 September and 30 April.
Do I pay duty on goods from Italy?
Yes, normal Australian duty rates apply until the Australia–EU trade agreement comes into force. Many goods are duty-free and most others attract 5%. GST of 10% applies to most imports.
Get a Quote for Shipping from Italy
Tell us where your supplier is and what you’re shipping, and we’ll come back with a competitive sea or air freight quote. Call 1300 816 433.
