Shipping from China to Italy: times, customs & tracking
How long parcels take, what customs expects, and how to track every step of the journey.
Typical delivery times
| Service | Working days |
|---|---|
| Economy (Cainiao / AliExpress Standard) | 15–35 |
| E-commerce express (YunExpress, 4PX) | 8–18 |
| Premium express (DHL, FedEx, UPS) | 3–7 |
| Last mile (Poste Italiane) | +2–5 |
Customs & duties
Italy applies 22% VAT on imports; marketplaces collect it at checkout up to €150 (IOSS). Above that, the dogana adds import VAT and duties, and Poste Italiane or the courier charges a handling fee.
Tracking tips
Statements like “In lavorazione presso il centro di elaborazione” last 1–3 days. Milan and Rome are the usual customs points for Chinese parcels.
FAQs — China to Italy
How long does China to Italy shipping take?
Economy 15–35 days; e-commerce express 8–18; premium 3–7.
Who delivers in Italy?
Poste Italiane handles postal imports; express couriers deliver door to door.
Do I pay VAT on Shein/Temu orders in Italy?
Up to €150 the marketplace collects 22% VAT at checkout; above that the dogana collects it with duties.