International Visitors Guide

• Personal exemption: $800 per person for most returning residents after 48+ hours abroad (up to $1,600 from some island territories)
• The next $1,000 above the exemption is taxed at a flat 3%; above that, standard duty rates by product category apply
• Families travelling together can pool exemptions (e.g. a family of four: $3,200 combined)
• All purchases must be declared, not just the amount over the exemption
• This personal traveller exemption is separate from the "de minimis" rule for mailed or shipped packages, which has changed significantly and no longer offers duty-free treatment on low-value shipments. Visitors carrying purchases home in their luggage are not affected by the shipping rule

• Personal allowance: £390 of goods (excluding alcohol/tobacco, which have separate allowances), or £270 if arriving by private plane/boat
• Exceeding it means duty is owed on the full value, not just the excess
• Simplified rate: flat 2.5% customs duty on the value above the allowance up to £630; standard UK Global Tariff rates apply beyond that, plus 20% import VAT
• Duty under £9 is typically waived

• Duty-free/VAT-free limit: CHF 150 per person, per day (reduced from CHF 300 in 2025)
• Above that, Swiss VAT applies to the total value, not just the excess
• Can be pooled across family members travelling together

• Duty-free personal allowance for returning residents: RMB 5,000
• Non-residents bringing items to remain in China: RMB 2,000
• Cash declaration thresholds apply separately (RMB 20,000 / USD 5,000 equivalent) — not a spending limit

• Personal Allowance: ₹75,000 (residents) / ₹25,000 (foreign tourists)
• What happens above the threshold: Customs duties and applicable surcharges may apply

Yes. To qualify for a VAT refund as a non-EU resident, your purchase needs to exceed €70.01 on a single tax-free invoice from one store. Ask for the tax-free form before you pay and have your passport ready.

It depends on your home country's personal duty-free allowance and how much you're bringing back. Many countries allow a set value of goods duty-free before charges apply — for example, $800 for most US residents or £390 for UK residents. Above that threshold, duty and import VAT may apply. Check your country's customs authority for current figures before you travel.

No. The €70.01 minimum applies per tax-free invoice from a single store — receipts from different retailers cannot be combined to reach the threshold.

Your tax-free forms need to be validated at your final point of exit from the EU, not necessarily in Italy. If you're departing from another EU country, that's where you'll need to get your forms stamped or digitally validated.

Yes, The Concierge can guide you through the tax-free process, point you to participating stores, and help with any questions during your visit.

Yes. Fidenza Village sits at the heart of Emilia-Romagna, close to Giuseppe Verdi's hometown of Busseto, the Castelli del Ducato, and the Parmigiano Reggiano production area, making it easy to combine a shopping visit with a taste of the region's culture and food.