The Italy market for Indian silver & fashion jewellery
REACH Annex XVII limits nickel release (entry 27), cadmium (entry 23) and lead (entry 63) in jewellery; testing per lot is standard (ASSUMPTION on entry details). India lost EU GSP preferences for 2026-2028 (Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/1909), so MFN duty applies; the EU-India FTA concluded on 27 Jan 2026 is not yet in force.
Indian community in Italy (Ministry of External Affairs estimate): 251,049 (NRI 171,429 + PIO 79,620; large Punjabi agricultural workforce).
Silver & Fashion Jewellery specification for Italy orders
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Silver fineness | 925 sterling (92.5% Ag), stamped; rhodium or oxidised finish (typical) |
| Stones | Natural semi-precious (amethyst, garnet, moonstone, turquoise etc.), CZ, lab-grown (typical) |
| Fashion base metals | Brass, copper, zinc alloy; nickel-free and lead-safe on request (typical) |
| Plating | Gold, rose gold, rhodium, antique; 0.5-2.5 µm (typical) |
| EU limits | Nickel release ≤ 0.5 µg/cm²/week (prolonged skin contact); Pb ≤ 0.05%; Cd ≤ 0.01% (REACH, typical buyer spec) |
Final values are agreed per contract, then confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Shipping silver & fashion jewellery to Italy
Typical sea transit from India: 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) days.
Container loading (estimate): 20' Not applicable - air/courier shipments, 40' HC Not applicable.
Quoted on FCA, CIP, DAP, DDP; CIF Italy is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Italy
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Civitavecchia (nearby, mainly ro-ro/cruise); Naples / Genoa / La Spezia for containers · R | South Asian grocery & restaurant-supply wholesalers (large Bangladeshi/Indian community), HORECA (tourism-driven), textile/garment importers |
| Milan | Genoa / La Spezia (inland; Melzo and Segrate rail terminals) · Milan Malpensa (MXP) - Ital | Fashion/leather/textile importers, South Asian grocery wholesalers (large Punjabi community in Lombardy), home & gift buyers (HOMI) |
| Naples | Port of Naples (container terminals) + Port of Salerno · Naples Capodichino (NAP) | South Asian grocery wholesalers (Sri Lankan/Bangladeshi/Indian communities), Textile/garment & leather importers, food & spice importers |
| Turin | Genoa / La Spezia (inland; SITO Orbassano terminal) · Turin Caselle (TRN); Milan Malpensa | South Asian grocery wholesalers, Auto-component & engineering goods buyers, aerospace suppliers |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to Italy take?
Typically 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) days at sea (estimate).
Does Italy have a trade agreement with India?
EU competence — India–EU FTA concluded 27 Jan 2026, not yet in force [S7][S8]; India graduated from EU GSP for 2026–2028 (Reg. (EU) 2025/1909) so MFN duties apply until the FTA enters into force (expected 2027) [06 §C.4] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
Which HS code applies to silver & fashion jewellery from India?
Usually HS 711311. Italy applies its own national tariff extension to the 6-digit code; confirm the full line with your broker.
Is your silver 925 sterling?
Yes. 92.5% silver, stamped 925, with XRF assay reports per lot.
Is fashion jewellery nickel-free?
On request. EU-bound fashion jewellery is made with nickel-safe plating and tested for nickel release, lead and cadmium.
Do I need hallmarking in the UK?
Silver articles over 7.78 g must carry a UK hallmark before sale. Your UK assay office can hallmark imported pieces.
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- Silver & Fashion Jewellery supplier in Naples
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