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US Tariffs on Imports from Italy

Updated 2026-03-20

Updated Feb 21, 2026: IEEPA tariff (was 20%) struck down by SCOTUS Feb 20. Replaced by 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, expires ~July 24). Rate decreased from 20% to 10%. Section 122 tariffs expire ~July 24, 2026.

Section 122 Tariff

10%

was 20% (IEEPA)

232 Steel

50%

232 Aluminum

50%

Rate dropped from 20% (IEEPA) to 10% (Section 122). EU member. Major exporter of pharmaceuticals, machinery, fashion, wine, olive oil, and supercars (Ferrari, Lamborghini).

Italy Import Tariff Overview

Italy now faces a 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, 2026), down from 20% under the struck-down IEEPA regime. As one of the largest European exporters to the US at ~$70B annually, the 10-point rate cut is significant for pharmaceuticals, machinery, fashion, wine, olive oil, and automotive icons like Ferrari and Lamborghini — though Section 232 steel/aluminum tariffs of 50% remain unchanged.

Italy is one of the top EU exporters to the US, with a strong trade presence in fashion, food and beverage, machinery, and pharmaceuticals. As an EU member, Italy is subject to the bloc-wide Section 122 rate and cannot negotiate independently. Italy's manufacturing excellence in sectors like precision machinery, automotive (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati), and fashion (Gucci, Prada, Armani) drives premium exports. The Made in Italy brand commands significant price premiums in US consumer markets.

Key Products Imported from Italy

Top imports include pharmaceuticals, machinery, wine and olive oil, fashion and luxury goods, auto parts and vehicles (Ferrari, Lamborghini), cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino), pasta, and marble and stone products. Italy is a global leader in fashion, food, and design-driven manufacturing.

Recent Changes

Feb 20, 2026: SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs 6-3 — Italy's rate dropped from 20% to 10% under Section 122 (effective Feb 24, expires ~July 24, 2026). Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs of 50% remain. Italian food products (Parmigiano-Reggiano, olive oil, wine) that previously faced Airbus-dispute tariffs remain free of those surcharges but face the 10% Section 122. EU retaliatory measures on US goods remain in effect. Ferrari and Lamborghini vehicles now face 12.5% total (10% Section 122 + 2.5% MFN) instead of the old 22.5%. Italy's pharmaceutical exports to the US continue growing significantly.

Tips for Importers

The 10-point tariff reduction significantly improves Italian food import economics — Parmigiano-Reggiano, olive oil, and wine now face 10% Section 122 plus MFN duties instead of the old 20% + MFN. For fashion and luxury goods (Gucci, Prada, Armani), first-sale valuation is especially valuable: using the manufacturer-to-distributor price as the dutiable value can reduce the 10% Section 122 impact substantially on high-margin products. Ferrari and Lamborghini vehicles now face 12.5% total instead of 22.5%. Pharmaceuticals enter at 0% MFN, making the 10% Section 122 the only layer. Verify HTS classifications for machinery — many categories carry 0% MFN. The Section 122 tariff expires ~July 24, 2026 — plan inventory accordingly.

Rates by Product Sector

Sector	Base Rate	Surcharge	Effective Rate	Notes
Electronics	0%	—	Free	—
Clothing & Apparel	16.5%	—	16.5%	—
Automobiles & Parts	2.5%	—	2.5%	—
Steel & Aluminum	0%	+50%	50%	Section 232 50% (doubled June 2025)
Food & Agriculture	5%	—	5%	—
Machinery & Equipment	2.5%	—	2.5%	—
Pharmaceuticals	0%	—	Free	100% on patented pharma

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Electronics Clothing & Apparel Footwear Automobiles & Parts Steel & Aluminum Food & Agriculture Furniture Machinery & Equipment Pharmaceuticals Plastics & Rubber Toys & Games Energy & Batteries Textiles & Fabrics Chemicals

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Ferrari and Lamborghini import tariffs drop after the SCOTUS ruling?

Italian sports cars now face 12.5% total (10% Section 122 + 2.5% MFN passenger vehicle duty), down from 22.5% (20% IEEPA + 2.5% MFN). On a $350,000 Ferrari, this saves approximately $35,000 in tariffs. Unlike German automakers, Ferrari and Lamborghini manufacture exclusively in Italy and have no US production plants, so tariff exposure cannot be avoided through domestic sourcing.

Does first-sale valuation work for Italian fashion imports?

Yes, and it is particularly valuable for Italian luxury goods. First-sale valuation allows importers to use the lower manufacturer-to-middleman transaction value (rather than the middleman-to-US-buyer price) as the dutiable value. For high-margin Italian fashion from brands like Gucci, Prada, and Armani, this can reduce the effective dutiable value by 30-50%, compounding with the lower 10% Section 122 rate to significantly improve landed costs.

Are Parmigiano-Reggiano and Italian cheese imports cheaper after the ruling?

Italian cheeses now face 10% Section 122 (down from 20% IEEPA) plus MFN dairy duties, which vary by cheese type. Parmigiano-Reggiano faces specific MFN rates per kilogram. The 10-point reduction improves competitiveness, though EU cheese still faces higher total tariffs than cheeses from FTA countries. The Airbus-dispute tariffs that previously added 25% to certain EU cheeses remain suspended.

How does Italian olive oil pricing change with the lower tariff?

Italian olive oil now faces 10% Section 122 plus MFN olive oil duties (typically 3.4 cents per kilogram for virgin olive oil). The 10-point reduction from 20% IEEPA improves landed costs meaningfully. Italy is the world's second-largest olive oil producer after Spain, and both now benefit equally from the lower Section 122 rate. Compare with non-EU olive oil sources that also face 10% Section 122.