helmet from italy

EU - so no

 

Jimmy, its EU, no taxes as they are paid on the purchase price in Italy. If you ever get stuff from outside EU you maybe liable if the cost of the item is high enough, here is alink for outside of EU import taxes

Import duty & taxes when importing into United Kingdom - DutyCalculator Help Center

 

No VAT though , isn't it classed as safety wear ?

 

However, depending on which postal system the Italians use and the fact that Royal Mail get it in the UK, you may well be hit with something like £8.00 for a handling charge by Royal Mail.