Italian Pasta Makers Face US Scrutiny Over Unfair Government Help
Published Date: 1/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some Italian pasta makers got unfair government help during 2023, which could affect import duties. They’re stopping the review for one company but continuing with others. This means pasta importers and sellers should watch for possible changes in costs starting January 8, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Preliminary Finding: Subsidies for Italian Pasta
Commerce preliminarily found that producers and exporters of certain pasta from Italy received countervailable subsidies during the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. This is a formal finding that could lead to import duties when final results are issued.
Preliminary Ad Valorem Rates Announced
Commerce preliminarily assigned net countervailable subsidy rates for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023: DeMatteis Agroalimentare S.p.A. 3.04% ad valorem and Pastificio Attilo Mastromauro-Granoro Srl 5.92% ad valorem. Commerce also preliminarily assigned review-specific rates of 3.14% to Antiche Tradizioni di Gragnano S.R.L. and Pastificio Sgambaro.
CBP Cash Deposits and Continued All‑Others Rate
The notice says that, upon publication of final results, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties based on the final rates on shipments entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after the date of publication of the final results. For non‑reviewed firms, CBP will continue to collect cash deposits at the all‑others rate of 3.85% or the most recent company‑specific rate as appropriate.
Review Rescinded for Gruppo Milo
Commerce is rescinding this administrative review, in part, with respect to Gruppo Milo because the company timely withdrew its request for review within 90 days of the notice of initiation. The rescission is effective as described in the notice.
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