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🇩🇰Can a buyer in Denmark import from Italy?🇮🇹

We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Denmark.

Tariffs and trade agreements

Yes: EU. Preferential or zero tariffs typically apply to qualifying goods with proof of origin.

  • EU: Customs union plus four freedoms (goods, services, capital, persons). External-trade agreements concluded at EU level apply to all member states. Source

Import requirements in Denmark

Import VAT in Denmark (B2B)
Both countries are in the EU VAT area, so a B2B sale is reverse-charged: the supplier invoices 0% and the Denmark buyer self-accounts local VAT (standard rate 25%). European Commission, VAT rates Duty depends on the HS code; put both into the landed-cost calculator.
Customs identity: EORI number
Any business that clears customs anywhere in the EU needs one EORI number, valid across all member states. You apply once, in the country where you are established. European Commission, Taxation and Customs Union
Documents that travel with the shipment
Commercial invoice · Packing list · Transport document (CMR, bill of lading or air waybill) · Customs declaration, filed by you or your broker · Proof of origin, when claiming a preferential duty rate

Reviewed 2026-07-21. Full guide: how to import into Denmark.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company in Denmark buy from a supplier in Italy?
We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Denmark.
What VAT applies when importing from Italy into Denmark?
Both countries are in the EU VAT area, so a B2B sale is reverse-charged: the supplier invoices 0% and the Denmark buyer self-accounts local VAT (standard rate 25%).
Do Denmark and Italy share a trade agreement?
Yes: EU. Preferential or zero tariffs typically apply to qualifying goods with proof of origin.
What does a Denmark buyer need to clear customs?
A business importing into Denmark needs a EORI number. Any business that clears customs anywhere in the EU needs one EORI number, valid across all member states. You apply once, in the country where you are established. A normal commercial shipment also travels with: Commercial invoice, Packing list, Transport document (CMR, bill of lading or air waybill), Customs declaration, filed by you or your broker, Proof of origin, when claiming a preferential duty rate.
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