Pasta, Certain — Italy — C-475-819

“Pasta, Certain” refers to a trade-remedy measure involving specified pasta products, usually identified in a written scope description. “AD/CVD” means antidumping and countervailing duty: antidumping (AD) measures address imports allegedly sold at less than fair value, while countervailing duty (CVD) measures address benefits from government subsidies. The exact products covered depend on the scope, not merely on the product name.

The measure typically affects importers bringing covered pasta from specified countries and, depending on the proceeding, particular producers or exporters. An HTS classification can help identify a possible match, but it is not by itself decisive; the scope language, product characteristics, origin, producer, and exporter must be checked. If covered, the importer of record may need to provide additional cash deposits and could face later duty assessment when the entry is liquidated. Customs broker or trade counsel review may be appropriate when the scope is unclear.

What to check

• Read the official scope description and compare the product’s ingredients, form, packaging, weight, and intended use—not just its commercial name.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and identify the actual manufacturer, producer, and exporter; treatment can vary by these details.
• Check the applicable HTS classification as a screening tool, then verify whether the product is covered under the scope and any relevant Commerce or CBP instructions.
• Ask your customs broker to review entry filing, cash-deposit, bond, and liquidation implications before importing a potentially covered product.
• Keep supplier records, product specifications, invoices, and origin documents that support your scope and classification analysis.