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Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and the Russian Federation

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and the Russian Federation

On April 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and the Russian Federation (Russia).

Alleged Dumping Margins

Trading PartnerDumping Margins
Brazil21.78%
Kazakhstan237.75%
Malaysia162.66%
Russia283.27%

Alleged Subsidy Rates 

Trading PartnerSubsidy rates
BrazilAbove de minimis*
KazakhstanAbove de minimis*
MalaysiaAbove de minimis*
RussiaAbove de minimis*

* de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less than 2% for developing countries.

Case Calendar

EventAD INVESTIGATIONCVD INVESTIGATION
Petition FiledMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024
Commerce Initiation DateApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024
ITC Preliminary Determination*May 12, 2024May 12, 2024
Commerce Preliminary DeterminationsSeptember 4, 2024June 21, 2024
Commerce Final DeterminationsNovember 18, 2024September 4, 2024
ITC Final Determination**January 2, 2025October 19, 2024
Issuance of Order***January 9, 2025October 26, 2024

NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (the Act). For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding AD/CVD investigation(s) will be terminated.
** This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.

Import Statistics

Brazil202120222023
Volume (MT)22,284,21032,041,66934,670,795
Value (USD)32,238,57975,520,90960,784,366
Kazakhstan202120222023
Volume (MT)13,065,0926,072,71214,589,041
Value (USD)26,171,01330,599,01431,706,786
Malaysia202120222023
Volume (MT)16,951,72220,581,60823,608,636
Value (USD)38,313,75973,591,86241,793,809
Russia202120222023
Volume (MT)66,533,12288,657,69971,289,220
Value (USD)193,551,196359,418,570163,693,378

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2917.39.2000).

Other Case Information

  • The petitioners are CC Metals and Alloys, LLC (Calvert City, KY) and Ferroglobe USA, Inc. (Beverly, OH).
  • For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQS. 
  • Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case numbers A-351-860, C-351-861, A-834-812, C-834-813, A-557-828, C-557-829, A-821-838, and C-821-839.
  • For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
  • To date, Commerce maintains 675 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.