The following rates apply to goods with Italy country of origin imported into the United States. All rates are ad valorem (percentage of customs value) unless noted.
| Tariff Type | Rate | Applies To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFN / General Rate | Varies by HTS code | All goods (baseline) | In Effect |
| Section 232 (Steel/Aluminum) | 25% / 10% | EU steel/aluminum subject to TRQ-based Section 232 arrangements | In Effect |
These product categories represent the highest-volume imports from Italy into the United States. Each category has specific HTS codes, duty rates, and compliance requirements.
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Apparel/textile imports from Italy subject to textile visa requirements in some categories. Luxury goods: proper valuation critical for CBP.
All goods imported from Italy must be marked with their country of origin per CBP regulations (19 CFR 134). Goods must be "substantially transformed" in Italy to claim Italy origin — assembly alone is typically insufficient.
Italian luxury fashion frequently audited for proper valuation. Retaliatory tariffs (Airbus dispute) affected some Italian goods.
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No. There is no US-EU Free Trade Agreement as of 2026. US-EU TTIP negotiations collapsed in 2019 and have not restarted. Italian goods enter the US at full MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rates. The 2023 US-EU Global Arrangement on Steel and Aluminum resolved Section 232 steel/aluminum disputes through a TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) mechanism, but no broader tariff elimination agreement is in effect for manufactured goods.
Italian luxury fashion faces MFN rates: women's suits (HTS 6104.31) 12%, men's wool suits (6103.31) 27.5%, leather handbags (4202.22) 9%, leather footwear with uppers (6403.99) 10%–17.6%, silk scarves (6214.10) 1.8%–5.3%. CBP scrutinizes luxury goods for proper customs valuation — declared value must include royalties, designer fees, assists, and related-party pricing adjustments. Italian luxury goods are among the highest-audit-risk import categories.
Yes. Under USTR's WTO-authorized Airbus dispute retaliation (effective October 2019), select Italian goods were subject to 25% additional tariffs. Affected products included Italian still wines (HTS 2204), certain cheeses, and other food products. The US and EU suspended these retaliatory tariffs under a five-year suspension agreement effective June 2021 — current status: suspended but subject to reinstatement. Importers of Italian wine and food should monitor USTR updates.
Italian wine faces MFN duty rates: still wine under 14% ABV (HTS 2204.21) $0.053–0.264/liter depending on container size; sparkling wine (2204.10) $0.353/liter. All beverage alcohol imports require TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) label approval (COLA — Certificate of Label Approval) and importer registration before shipment. FDA prior notice filing is also required for all food and beverage imports.
Italian pharmaceutical imports (HTS Chapter 30) face 0%–6.5% MFN duty. FDA requires: (1) drug establishment registration for importers, (2) Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliance per 21 CFR Part 211, (3) proper labeling meeting FDA requirements. Italy is one of the top 5 US pharmaceutical import sources — Italian API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) manufacturers are subject to FDA facility inspections and may be placed on import alert if compliance issues arise.
Tariff rates are sourced from USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Federal Register notices as of 2026-04-05. Section 301 rates reflect current USTR actions. Always verify with official sources before importing. AI-assisted analysis provided for informational purposes only — not legal or customs advice.