Italy Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

Last updated: August 2026 data

Italy has no free trade agreement with the United States. Italy is an EU member state, inside the EU customs union. In August 2026, U.S. imports from Italy carried $554.8M of duty, an average duty rate of 7.41%.

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement: None
Customs territory: EU member state, inside the EU customs union
Average duty rate, August 2026: 7.41%
Duty on U.S. imports: $554.8M
U.S. imports / exports: $7.5B / $3.2B a month

Agreements per the U.S. Trade Representative; customs territory per the European Commission. Duty is what the Census Bureau calculates for the month, not what was paid; a product's rate can differ widely from the country average.

Top U.S. imports from Italy

These 5 make up 28% of U.S. imports from Italy in the latest month.

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Top U.S. exports to Italy

These 5 make up 42% of U.S. exports to Italy in the latest month.

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Trade overview

Italy is the third-largest economy in the EU and a global manufacturing powerhouse, with major exports including machinery, motor vehicles, pharmaceuticals, fashion and apparel, food products, and luxury goods. As an EU member, Italy applies the Common External Tariff and participates in EU free trade agreements, while its ports such as Genoa, Trieste, and Gioia Tauro serve as critical gateways for Mediterranean and European trade. Italy is a top trading partner for many countries due to its strong industrial base and global brand recognition in sectors like automotive, fashion, and food.

Trade and duty figures: U.S. Census Bureau monthly foreign trade data.