Preliminary Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia
Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia
On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia. Commerce is conducting concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia.
Preliminary Dumping Rates
Brazil
| Exporter/Producer | Estimated Weighted-Average Dumping Margin (percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset(s)) (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| Minasligas S.A. | 1.18* | 1.06 |
| Companhia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia S.A. | 13.13 | 13.03 |
| Ligas de Alumino S.A. | 21.78** | 0.00 |
| All Others | 13.13 | 13.03 |
* de minimis
** AFA
Kazakhstan
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Margin (Percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset) (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| YDD Corporation LLP; ASIA FerroAlloys LLP; KazSilicon Metallurgical Combine LLP | 4.22 | N/A |
| TNC Kazchrome JSC | 6.20 | N/A |
| All Others | 4.67 | N/A |
Malaysia
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Margin (Percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset) (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| OM Sarawak Sdn. Bhd | 6.91 | 6.23 |
| Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn. Bhd | 9.01 | 8.73 |
| All Others | 7.84 | 7.28 |
Case Calendar
| Event | AD INVESTIGATION |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | March 28, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | April 17, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination* | May 12, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | October 31, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determination | March 17, 2025* |
| ITC Final Determination** | April 29, 2025 |
| Issuance of Order*** | May 6, 2025 |
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, as amended.
* If a deadline falls on a weekend of Federal Holiday, the deadline falls to the next business day.
** 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 U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics
| Brazil | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (MT) | 22,284,210 | 32,041,669 | 34,670,795 |
| Value (USD) | 32,238,579 | 75,520,909 | 60,784,366 |
| Kazakhstan | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (MT) | 16,951,722 | 20,581,608 | 23,608,636 |
| Value (USD) | 38,313,759 | 73,591,862 | 41,793,809 |
| Malaysia | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (MT) | 13,065,092 | 6,072,712 | 14,589,041 |
| Value (USD) | 26,171,013 | 30,599,014 | 31,706,786 |
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 preliminary 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-557-827, A-455-808, A-583-875, and A-489-852 for the Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Türkiye investigations, respectively.
Trading Partner Antidumping Duty Investigation Case Number Brazil A-351-860 Malaysia A-557-828 Kazakhstan A-834-812 - To date, Commerce maintains 716 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.