07:43 AM EST, 11/10/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Amazon's (AMZ.F) European unit and two managers could face trial in Italy over alleged unpaid import VAT and customs duties on Chinese goods, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing a document it saw. The notice, which concludes an Italian investigation and is a procedural step that usually precedes a request for trial, was served on 70 suspects, including Amazon EU Sarl, two managers, and scores of online store operators. Milan prosecutors claim that Amazon failed to prevent customs offenses and allowed more than 1.5 million non-EU products to be sold despite compliance irregularities. Customs duties are still being quantified, while unpaid import VAT was valued at over 3.5 million euros. Amazon told MT Newswires it will "vigorously" defend its position in this "ungrounded proceeding," saying it is committed to complying with the laws and regulations of every country it operates in and expects store operators on its platform to do the same. "Amazon's contracts stipulate that sellers are responsible for customs clearance," the company added. Milan's Public Prosecutor's Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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