Overview
- The Commerce Department's post-preliminary review cut La Molisana’s provisional duty to 2.26%, Garofalo’s to 13.98%, and set 9.09% for 11 other producers.
- The revised figures replace the 91.74% provisional rate imposed on September 4 for the companies covered in this proceeding.
- The preliminary investigation into La Molisana and Garofalo is scheduled to reach its official conclusion on March 11, with final determinations to follow.
- Italy’s Foreign Ministry said the recalculation reflects U.S. recognition of firms’ cooperation and pledged continued governmental support through the process.
- Italy exports about 60% of its more than 4 million tonnes of annual pasta output, and the United States buys roughly US$700 million of Italian pasta each year.