The United States Department of Commerce has drastically reduced duties on imports of Italian pasta, averting the feared “super-duty” that would have hit producers accused of dumping. The decision is a victory of great importance for the Italian food industry and for the government’s diplomacy.
Duties reduced substantially
The revision led to notable reductions compared to the provisional rates established in September. For La Molisana the duty fell from 90% to 2.26%, while for Garofalo it stood at 13.98%. Other producers not specifically examined will see a rate of 9.09% applied, to which is added a 15% general duty on imports from the European Union.
A strategic market to safeguard
The US market represents a fundamental asset for Italian pasta, with exports reaching 671 million euros in 2024. A possible super-duty would have doubled prices for American consumers, seriously damaging exports and favoring lower quality Italian sounding products.
The Farnesina underlined how the redetermination of duties demonstrates “the recognition of the active willingness of our companies to collaborate by the US authorities” and “the effectiveness of the support ensured by the Farnesina and the Government from the beginning”.
The trade associations, including Coldiretti, Filiera Italia and Unione Italiana Food, expressed great satisfaction with the result, the result of cooperative work between Italian companies and diplomatic institutions. Final results will be announced on March 12, 2026.
