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Purchasing goods
from Italy
We help purchase clothing, furniture or business goods from a seller in Italy. We agree on product codes and contents; for furniture and tiles, we separately discuss packaging and transport, and show the estimate before payment.
You choose the product; we manage the transaction with the seller
Purchasing works for a single item, a sample or a business batch when you need a clear process for buying from an overseas seller. You do not need to gather every document in advance: start with a link or product description.
A standard purchase includes one seller, up to 10 agreed items and one planned shipment. For a different scope, we agree the work, full price and timeframe in advance.
Review the order before payment
We clarify the product, availability, seller terms, invoice and whether the purchase can be delivered to the chosen address. If the scenario does not work, we tell you before payment.
Agree the invoice and payment
We agree the invoice and payment to the seller, stay in contact about the order and provide status updates. In a standard purchase, payment of the same invoice is already included in the fee.
You choose the product and budget
You choose the model, quantity and purchasing terms and set the budget. Before payment, we show the estimate and agree what OZTA will handle.
Agree additional work in advance
If you need supplier sourcing, quality checks, samples, transport, storage or clearance, we first agree the work, price and terms.
What to check before ordering
For Italian clothing and leather, specify item numbers, sizes and composition. Furniture and tiles require drawings or dimensions, quantities and packaging requirements. The receiving address is needed to calculate transport.
Below is an example of checking an offer on a local platform. To order directly from a manufacturer, send their contact details and an offer with specifications, quantity and price. We confirm purchase availability and the route for each request.
Subito
Subito has listings from private and professional sellers. Product condition and profile information should be saved before comparing price and agreeing on the purchase.
- Seller status: private individual or company
- Condition, included items and photos from this specific listing
- Seller's proposed local collection or delivery method
Order data for a purchase from Italy
For your initial enquiry, a product link or description, quantity and destination city are sufficient. If specifications or documents are needed, we will help obtain them from the seller.
Tell us about the taskView all product categoriesLink or specification
Send a URL, photo, model, item number, composition or technical description, and the seller's contact details.
Country and receiving point
Specify the destination country, city, warehouse or project; add weight, dimensions, value, fragility, shelf life and temperature requirements if known.
Can it be purchased and delivered?
We will check the seller, origin, product, condition, restrictions, documents, packaging and route.
Next steps
Price before payment
The calculation separately shows goods, delivery to the first warehouse, OZTA's fee and onward costs. Purchasing begins after price and terms are agreed.
Purchasing and dispatch
We will agree payment, product inspection, packaging and delivery. We will keep you updated on the order; you will receive the cancellation, returns and claims terms before payment.
What to send for an estimate
For food, alcohol, cosmetics, batteries, chemicals, furniture, tiles, equipment, branded goods, cultural objects, fragile items and other regulated or valuable categories, we separately check purchase and import eligibility, origin, documents, temperature requirements and packaging; the outcome depends on the destination country and agreed terms.
- Link, supplier, platform or contact
- Product, item number, model, composition or specification
- Quantity, unit of measure and minimum order quantity, if known
- Destination country, city, warehouse or project
All data for calculation
- Condition, size, contents, and quality, inspection, packaging and acceptance requirements, if already known
- Required documents, marketplace requirements or intended use, if already known
- Food, alcohol, cosmetic, fragile, valuable, branded or other sensitive characteristics
How to calculate the purchase-on-behalf fee
We use the agreed goods price from the seller and apply the rate from the table. Delivery is not part of the fee calculation.
Rate by product price
Minimum OZTA purchasing fee: $20
- Less than $1,000
- 10%
- From $1,000, but less than $5,000
- 9%
- From $5,000, but less than $10,000
- 8%
- From $10,000, but less than $20,000
- 7%
- From $20,000
- 6%
The minimum OZTA purchasing fee is $20. For example: goods at $50 + fee of $20 = $70, excluding delivery, import costs, insurance and bank costs.
Fee calculation example
- Seller's goods price
- $2 000
- OZTA fee
- $180
- $2 000 × 9% = $180
- Goods + fee
- $2 180
This covers only the goods and fee. Seller delivery and onward freight, import charges, insurance, banking and foreign-exchange costs are separate.
What the fee includes
- One seller, up to 10 agreed items and one planned shipment.
- Checking company and payment details and purchasing terms, and agreeing the seller’s invoice.
- Payment of the seller’s invoice is already included in the fee; we do not charge a second percentage for it.
- Seller communication, order statuses and OZTA report.
What is paid separately
- Seller delivery to our warehouse and onward transport.
- Import charges, insurance and warehouse operations, when needed.
- Bank and foreign-exchange costs, and any additional work after agreement.
If additional contractor work is needed
For additional work: the provider’s price + 10% for OZTA, with a minimum OZTA coordination fee of $20 per agreed assignment. If coordination is already included in a paid package, there is no second fee. Samples and their delivery are paid separately. We do not apply this percentage to government charges, import taxes or the insurance premium.
Documents and order terms
Requirements depend on the product, seller, destination country and selected route.
Export and documents
We check the product, code, origin, destination country and whether export, food, alcohol, cosmetics, technical or other documents are needed.
Currency and settlement
We agree the payment channel, currency, purpose and supporting documents for the specific seller, transaction and route.
Availability and storage conditions
We clarify stock, seasonality, expiry dates, readiness and temperature conditions with the supplier; we record the route timing after checking transport availability.
Quantity and consignment
The minimum volume is determined by the seller and the requirements; for a batch, we request the item number, quantity, unit of measurement and acceptance requirements.
Certification and labelling
We check whether declarations, certificates, labelling, confirmation of composition or compatibility, or other documents are required for the product and destination country.
Typical mistakes
Do not send payment before checking the seller, origin, composition, purpose, full estimate, documents and cancellation terms.
What is important to know before ordering
Answers to questions about checking and purchasing products from Italy.
How long does delivery from Italy take?
The timeframe depends on the product, seller, destination country and city, transport method, documents, packaging and cargo readiness. For large, fragile, temperature-sensitive and special goods, we check the permitted handling conditions separately; we do not promise a fixed timeframe before that.
Can I order clothing, footwear or leather goods?
Send the link, product code, size, colour and destination country. We will check the seller, stock, composition, origin, available evidence, packaging and return terms; authenticity, availability and the final estimate are confirmed separately.
Can I order furniture, lighting or tiles?
Send specifications, dimensions, material, quantity, value and destination city. We will check the seller, stock, packaging, loading, fragility, documents and permitted route; responsibility for breakage and insurance terms are recorded before payment.
Can I order food, oil, cheese or wine?
Send the ingredients, format, volume, shelf life, storage conditions and destination country. We will check the seller, origin, food and excise restrictions, documents, packaging and permitted route; feasibility is confirmed separately.
Can I order from a specific store or outlet?
Send the store or product link, variant, quantity and destination city. We will check seller rules, stock, payment, documents, purchase availability and returns; we do not promise access to a brand or outlet before review.
How can I check an order for tiles or other fragile goods?
Send the product code, format, quantity, requirements for shade and packaging, and destination city. Before payment, we agree on a sample or other quality control, permitted transport method, loading, responsibility and possible documents.
What payments and documents are needed for imports from Italy?
The answer depends on the product, code, origin, destination country, customer status and current rules. Before calculating, we check eligibility, documents, food, excise, fragility or technical requirements and possible charges for the specific route.
Do you work with small Italian suppliers?
Send a link or the seller's contact details. We will find out whether they can accept your order, the quantity they sell and the documents they provide. We will then check payment and delivery to your city.
Which products require a separate check?
Food, alcohol, cosmetics, batteries, electronics, equipment, chemicals, branded goods, cultural objects, precious and fragile goods may require special documents or approvals. The scope of review depends on the product and destination country.
What documents are needed for purchasing?
Start with a product link or description, quantity and destination country. There is no need to collect a full set of documents in advance: after reviewing the order, we will explain what you and the seller need to provide for purchase, transport and import. The list depends on the product, route and whether you are buying for personal or business use.
We also source outside Italy
If the seller you need is in another country, select it from the list.
We will calculate your order
Send a link or describe the product, specify the quantity and destination. We will clarify missing details together. You will receive the estimate and purchase terms before payment.
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