Italy's Forged Steel Blocks Hit with Subsidy Duty Final Verdict
Published Date: 9/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some Italian companies making forged steel fluid end blocks got unfair government help during 2024. Because of this, these companies will face extra duties (taxes) when selling their products in the U.S., starting September 22, 2026. This move helps protect American businesses from unfair competition and could affect prices and imports.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Company-Specific Countervailing Duties Set
Commerce found countervailable subsidies for forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy and set company-specific duty rates effective September 22, 2026. The final net subsidy rates are: Lucchini Mame Forge S.p.A. 15.94%, Metalcam S.p.A. 10.89%, Officine Meccaniche Roselli S.r.l. 45.53%, and the non-selected company Cogne Acciai Speciali S.p.A. 14.55%. The all-others rate remains 3.52%.
Adverse Inference Raised Roselli Rate
Commerce applied facts available with adverse inferences to Officine Meccaniche Roselli S.r.l., resulting in a 45.53% net countervailable subsidy rate for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, effective September 22, 2026.
Cash Deposit and Assessment Rules for Imports
CBP will collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties on shipments of subject merchandise entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after September 22, 2026. Commerce will issue assessment instructions no earlier than 35 days after publication, and if a timely summons is filed, CBP will be instructed not to liquidate relevant entries until the statutory injunction filing period (within 90 days of publication) expires.
Protects U.S. Firms; May Shift Prices and Imports
Commerce says this action helps protect American businesses from unfair competition and could affect prices and import patterns of forged steel fluid end blocks. The change takes effect September 22, 2026 and applies to entries and shipments on or after that date.
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