Frozen fish export from Bangladesh to Italy
Frozen hilsa, rui, katla, pangas and koi, block or IQF at minus twenty-five, shipped in reefer for buyers serving South Asian retail and foodservice. On the Italy lane, clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP.
| HS code | 0303.19 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 22-28 days |
| Gateways | Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Milan Malpensa (MXP) air; Genoa and Gioia Tauro sea |
| Temperature | -25 C core, unbroken cold chain |
| Packing | 10 kg or 20 kg master carton with inner poly liner |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT |
| Season | Year round; hilsa peaks July to October |
| Entry system | TRACES NT and CHED-PP |
| Regulator | Ministero della Salute, PIF border post |
Compliance route into Italy
TRACES NT pre-notification
The importer raises the CHED-PP before arrival. We provide the phytosanitary reference and full consignment breakdown so the entry matches on first submission.
Border inspection post
Documentary and identity checks apply to every consignment; physical checks apply at the frequency set for the commodity and origin.
REX origin declaration
GSP preference is claimed on a REX statement on origin issued by us on the invoice.
Italian labelling
Italian-language retail labelling with origin, lot and storage conditions.
Why this lane works for frozen fish
Italy buyers on this line are typically ethnic wholesalers, importers and re-distributors, halal retail groups, foodservice suppliers. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 22-28 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 18 months at -18 c or colder leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Frozen fish product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Italy market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- CHED reference from TRACES NT
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does frozen fish need to enter Italy?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration), Phytosanitary certificate, CHED reference from TRACES NT. Clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP, administered by Ministero della Salute, PIF border post.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
22-28 days on the sea (reefer) route, plus clearance at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Milan Malpensa (MXP) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.