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Italy has one of the largest Punjabi communities in Europe, settled for decades across the northern farming belt around Reggio Emilia, Brescia and Cremona rather than in the big cities. Those towns have almost no Indian retail at all, which is exactly the gap a forwarding address fills.
Yes — you can shop Indian websites from Italy even when they will not deliver there. India Rabbit is a package forwarding company that gives you a free Indian delivery address in Kerala. Order to it from Amazon.in, Flipkart, Myntra or any Indian shop, and we receive each parcel, hold it free for 30 days, combine everything into one box and forward it to Italy — typically 4 to 12 business days from dispatch. You pay for the international shipment only. From India to Italy, a 1 kg parcel starts at ₹2,800 (about EUR 26), and the rate per kilo falls as the box fills: about ₹1,320 (about EUR 12.4) per kg for a 5 kg box and ₹950 (about EUR 9.0) per kg for 20 kg, on Economy, with GST and payment charges included. We charge in rupees; the EUR figures are approximate, at this week's exchange rate. Forwarding one box to Italy runs about ₹4,000–5,000 for 1 kg and ₹10,000–12,500 for 5 kg by direct courier, or ₹2,500–3,500 and ₹6,000–7,500 where we run an Economy lane. Ranges worked out 2026-10-31, not quotes. Economy is delivered duty paid; on Premium, duty at your end is separate.
What it costs to ship from India to Italy
For a figure you can act on, price your actual box — weight and destination in, exact cost out. The bands below are the shape of it if you only want a ballpark first.
Get the exact cost for your parcel
Indicative totals for a parcel forwarded from our Kerala warehouse to Italy, including our handling, GST and payment charges — not a carrier rate with extras added later. Economy to Italy is delivered duty paid, so import duty is in the price; on Premium, duty and any import tax charged on arrival is separate, and is set by Italy customs rather than by us.
Per kilo: From India to Italy, a 1 kg parcel starts at ₹2,800 (about EUR 26), and the rate per kilo falls as the box fills: about ₹1,320 (about EUR 12.4) per kg for a 5 kg box and ₹950 (about EUR 9.0) per kg for 20 kg, on Economy, with GST and payment charges included. We charge in rupees; the EUR figures are approximate, at this week's exchange rate.
| Parcel weight | Premium — direct courier | Economy — consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹4,000–5,000 about EUR 38–47 |
₹2,500–3,500 about EUR 24–33 |
| 3 kg | ₹7,000–8,500 about EUR 66–80 |
₹4,000–5,500 about EUR 38–52 |
| 5 kg | ₹10,000–12,500 about EUR 94–118 |
₹6,000–7,500 about EUR 57–71 |
| 10 kg | ₹15,000–18,000 about EUR 141–170 |
₹10,000–12,000 about EUR 94–113 |
| 20 kg | ₹27,500–33,000 about EUR 259–311 |
₹17,000–21,000 about EUR 160–198 |
These are ranges, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on the finished weight and size of your box after we repack it, which is usually less than the sum of the parcels that arrived. Worked out 2026-10-31.
Why one box beats five parcels
International shipping is charged on the greater of actual and volumetric weight, and every parcel carries that cost separately. Five 1 kg parcels to Italy are priced as five shipments; repacked into one 4 kg box — packaging stripped, which is where the fifth kilo goes — they are priced as one. That is the difference between the 1 kg row above multiplied by five and the 5 kg row on its own.
Premium or Economy to Italy?
Premium is a direct courier with end-to-end tracking and priority customs handling. Economy is consolidated and takes a few days longer for a lower price. Typical transit to Italy is 4 to 12 business days from dispatch; Economy sits at the longer end of that. Both are tracked. More on choosing Premium or Economy and on how long shipping from India takes.
Shop from India to Italy — what people actually buy
Italy uses its own in-line three-pin socket alongside the standard European one, so check which your flat has before ordering anything electrical; at 230V the appliance itself is fine. The Punjabi community across Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and the Po valley dairy belt is the main group here, and gurdwara and religious items, Punjabi suits and Indian-language books are what the boxes carry. Indian retail outside Milan, Rome and Brescia is close to nonexistent.
- Punjabi suits, kurtas and wedding wear
- Spices and packaged food, no meat or dairy
- Religious and gurdwara items
- Indian-language books and children's books
Italian customs applies EU rules, so the meat and dairy ban holds and import VAT is charged on nearly everything. Deliveries outside the main cities can add a day or two at the final leg.
We deliver door to door across Italy, including Milan, Rome, Reggio Emilia, Brescia and Turin.
Customs and restrictions
Import VAT (22%) applies; since 1 July 2026 parcels up to €150 pay a €3 customs duty per item category, and normal duty applies above €150. Italian customs clearance can be slower — declare contents and value accurately.
Not accepted
- Meat, milk, and dairy products from outside the EU
- Protected plants and seeds without certificates
- Counterfeit goods and endangered species products
- Weapons and certain knives
Allowed with conditions
- Medicines — personal quantity with a prescription
- Commercially packaged food (no meat/dairy) — declare
- Supplements and cosmetics — declare
Import duty and local taxes are decided by Italy customs and collected by the carrier on delivery. They are never part of our shipping quote.
Selling from India rather than buying? Shipping orders to Italy for Indian sellers covers this lane from the other side — transit, what Italy will not admit, and how duty falls.
What to buy from India, by the box
The things people in Italy most often send to their Indian address — what to look for, what it weighs and which shops actually carry it.
- Kasavu Sarees
- Malayalam Books
- Ayurvedic Products
- Indian Ethnic Wear
- Pooja Items
- Set Mundu
- Kerala Handloom
- Kerala Wedding Sarees
- Kerala Half Sarees
- Kurtas and Kurtis
- Lehengas
- Indian Wedding Invitations
- Indian Jewellery
- Readymade Saree Blouses
- Banarasi Sarees
- Kanchipuram (Kanjeevaram) Sarees
- Anarkali Suits
- Sherwanis
- Chikankari
- Bandhani
- Paithani Sarees
- Mysore Silk Sarees
- Jamdani Sarees
- Phulkari
- Indian Books
- Block-Print Fabric
- Pochampally Saree
- Patola Saree
- Sambalpuri Saree
- Chanderi Saree
- Kashmiri Pashmina Shawl
- Chaniya Choli
- Kerala Snacks
- Indian Spices
- Nilavilakku and Brass Lamps
- NCERT and School Books
- Sarees
- Indian Sweets
- Indian Pickles
- Indian Tea
- Salwar Kameez
- Bangles
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Shipping from India to Italy — questions
Is there a package forwarding company that gives me an Indian address and ships to Italy?
Yes. India Rabbit is a package forwarding company that gives you a free Indian address at its warehouse in Kerala, with your own suite code. You shop Indian websites to it, and it combines your parcels into one box and ships them to Italy, typically 4 to 12 business days after dispatch.
Can I get Indian products delivered to Italy when the shop only ships within India?
Yes. Order to your India Rabbit address as an ordinary customer in India. We receive the parcel at our warehouse in Kerala, hold it free for 30 days while your other orders arrive, and forward everything to Italy in one box.
How do I shop from India and ship to Italy?
Sign up free and you get an Indian delivery address in Kerala with your own suite code. Use it as the shipping address at checkout on Amazon.in, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa, Ajio and most other Indian stores. When your parcels reach us we let you know, and you choose when to have them forwarded to Italy.
How much does it cost to send a parcel from India to Italy per kg?
From India to Italy, a 1 kg parcel starts at ₹2,800 (about EUR 26), and the rate per kilo falls as the box fills: about ₹1,320 (about EUR 12.4) per kg for a 5 kg box and ₹950 (about EUR 9.0) per kg for 20 kg, on Economy, with GST and payment charges included. We charge in rupees; the EUR figures are approximate, at this week's exchange rate. Forwarding one box to Italy runs about ₹4,000–5,000 for 1 kg and ₹10,000–12,500 for 5 kg by direct courier, or ₹2,500–3,500 and ₹6,000–7,500 where we run an Economy lane. Ranges worked out 2026-10-31, not quotes. Economy is delivered duty paid; on Premium, duty at your end is separate. What you pay depends on the finished weight and size after we repack your parcels into one; the table on this page shows indicative totals by parcel weight for Premium and Economy, with our handling, GST and payment charges included. The calculator gives the exact figure for your box.
Can I send a courier from India to Italy with India Rabbit?
Yes. Order from Indian shops to your India Rabbit address, or have family in India send things there by any domestic courier. We receive and photograph every parcel, combine everything into one box and ship it to Italy with tracking, typically 4 to 12 business days after dispatch.
What is the cheapest way to ship from India to Italy?
Order everything to your Indian address first and have it forwarded as one box. International shipping is charged per shipment on the greater of actual and volumetric weight, so five parcels sent separately cost far more than the same goods repacked together. Where we run an Economy lane to Italy, it is cheaper again than direct courier in exchange for a few more days in transit.
How long does delivery to Italy take?
Typically 4 to 12 business days from the day your consolidated shipment leaves our warehouse, plus customs clearance at your end. Time in storage before you request shipping does not count towards that.
How much can I save by combining parcels?
International shipping is priced on weight and size, so five separate parcels cost far more than one. We repack everything into a single box and strip unnecessary packaging to cut volumetric weight. The saving scales with how bulky the original packaging was — up to 80% on bulky retail boxes, considerably less on small dense items.
Will I pay customs duty in Italy?
Import VAT (22%) applies; since 1 July 2026 parcels up to €150 pay a €3 customs duty per item category, and normal duty applies above €150. Italian customs clearance can be slower — declare contents and value accurately. Duty is charged by the customs authority in Italy, not by India Rabbit.
What can I not forward to Italy?
Prohibited for Italy: Meat, milk, and dairy products from outside the EU; Protected plants and seeds without certificates; Counterfeit goods and endangered species products; Weapons and certain knives; Cash, currency, cheques, bullion, and loose precious stones; Narcotics, illegal drugs, and psychotropic substances. Check before you order.
How long will you hold my parcels?
30 days free from the day each parcel arrives, which is enough to finish a sale-season order and send it all together. Storage can be extended for a fee if you need longer.
Do I need an Indian card or phone number?
For most stores your own card works fine. Where a store insists on an Indian payment method, message us on WhatsApp before ordering and we will tell you what is possible.
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