Italian-Made Pasta Is Safe From Massive US Tariffs - For Now - Tasting Table

"There's great news for home chefs who prefer imported Italian pasta over American brands. Amid concerns that tariffs could kick favorite Italian pasta brands out of grocery stores, the United States has reversed course after completing an initial review of the alleged U.S. pricing practices of 13 Italian pasta brands. Higher pasta tariffs were initially passed by Congress in September, with the U.S. imposing a 92% anti-dumping duty on top of the existing 15% tariff on products imported from the EU, citing concerns that Italian pasta prices were too low."

"Anti-dumping duties are designed to protect American industries from unfair competition from foreign companies selling products that are lower than the fair domestic price. A spokesperson from the U.S. Department of Commerce says that the decision was made after careful analysis of each company's practices, and that a "post-preliminary analysis indicates that Italian pasta makers have addressed many of Commerce's concerns raised in the preliminary determination," according to Reuters. For shoppers concerned about how steep tariffs could affect grocery costs, this news is a welcome reprieve."

"La Molisana and Garofalo are the two biggest importers of pasta to the U.S. among the 13 affected by the previous tariff increase. The new tariff imposed on La Molisana is 2.26%, while Garofalo is responsible for 13.98% and the remaining importers will be required to pay a 9.09% duty. This news comes two months after it was announced that proposed tariffs on red meat, coffee, and other imported foods would not proceed as planned, and follows the recent decision to postpone proposed duty increases on imported furniture."

Congress initially approved a 92% anti-dumping duty on top of an existing 15% tariff for pasta imported from the EU amid concerns prices were below fair domestic levels. The Department of Commerce completed a preliminary review of 13 Italian pasta brands and found that many companies addressed the concerns raised in the preliminary determination. Resulting duties vary by company: La Molisana 2.26%, Garofalo 13.98%, and other importers 9.09%. The reduction follows recent decisions to halt proposed tariffs on red meat, coffee, and to postpone furniture duty increases. A final review is scheduled for March 2026.

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