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Pet Supplies → Italy

Requires CE + Italian CONAI packaging registration + Italian VAT

Lead time 4-8 weeks
Cost range €1,800-6,000
HS code 4201
Duty rate 0-5.7%
VAT / tax 22%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 18635-2026 GB/T 动物防疫 基本术语 2026
GB/T 18088-2026 GB/T 出入境动物检疫采样 2026
GB/T 14926.1-2026 GB/T 实验动物 沙门菌检测方法 2026
GB/T 14926.19-2026 GB/T 实验动物 汉坦病毒检测方法 2026
GB/T 14926.8-2026 GB/T 实验动物 支原体检测方法 2026
GB/T 14926.65-2026 GB/T 实验动物 肺孢子菌检测方法 2026
GB/T 14926.45-2026 GB/T 实验动物 布鲁氏菌检测方法 2026
GB/T 14926.4-2026 GB/T 实验动物 皮肤病原真菌检测方法 2026

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
CE certification Mandatory when EU directives apply Required
CONAI registration Italian packaging consortium Required
RAEE registration WEEE registration Conditional
Italian VAT IT tax ID registration required Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

What is CONAI?
The Italian packaging recovery consortium; packaged products must register.
What is the Italian VAT rate?
Standard 22% (among the highest in the EU).
Is an Italian representative required?
Non-EU companies must appoint an Italian tax representative.
RAEE registration requirements?
Electronics must be registered and bear take-back responsibility.
Italian labeling?
Yes. Instructions and warnings must be in Italian.

Same product, other markets

Full compliance report

Complete certification list, testing checklist and official source links — cross-verified with China-side requirements.