U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Italian Pasta Sold at Less Than Normal Value
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The U.S. Department of Commerce recently released the final results of an antidumping duty administrative review involving pasta imported from Italy. The review covered sales made in the United States from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
This review was part of efforts to ensure that certain pasta products from Italy are not sold in the U.S. at prices lower than the normal value in their home market. The findings indicate that pasta from Italy was sold in the U.S. at prices less than the normal value during this period.
The review involved several Italian companies, including La Molisana S.p.A. and Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A. The U.S. Department of Commerce calculated the estimated weighted-average dumping margins for these companies. La Molisana S.p.A. was assigned a dumping margin of 2.65 percent, while Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A. was assigned a dumping margin of 7.00 percent. Other non-selected companies received a weighted-average dumping margin of 5.21 percent.
The department’s review process experienced delays due to a lapse in federal appropriations and a government shutdown. As a result, deadlines were extended to accommodate these disruptions. The final results were published in the Federal Register on March 16, 2026.
Following the review, certain changes were made to the margin calculations for La Molisana S.p.A. and Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A., as well as the rates applied to companies not selected for individual review.
Based on the final results, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess antidumping duties on the relevant entries. For companies not individually examined, the antidumping duty assessment will be based on the determined weighted-average dumping margins.
Cash deposit requirements will also be updated for all shipments of Italian pasta entering the U.S. after the publication of the review’s final results. The cash deposit rates will be based on the newly established company-specific rates.
This review serves as a reminder to importers of their responsibility to file a certificate regarding reimbursement of duties. It also underscores the importance of compliance with antidumping and countervailing duty rules.
The U.S. Department of Commerce will continue monitoring and conducting such reviews to ensure fair trade practices and adherence to antidumping regulations.
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