Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia
Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia
On September 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia. Commerce is conducting concurrent antidumping duty (AD) investigations of ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia and AD/CVD investigations on ferrosilicon from the Russian Federation (Russia).
Preliminary Subsidy Rates:
Brazil
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate (Percent) |
|---|---|
| Companhia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia– FERBASA | 5.36 |
| Minasligas S.A. | 4.44 |
| Ligas de Aluminio S.A.* | 61.73* |
| All Others | 5.09 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inference.
Kazakhstan
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate (Percent) |
|---|---|
| TELF AG | 2.37 |
| TNC Kazchrome JSC | 2.37 |
| YDD Corporation LLP | 14.74 |
| All Others | 10.13 |
Malaysia
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate (Percent) |
|---|---|
| OM Materials (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd | 2.81 |
| Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn. Bhd | 3.48 |
| All Others | 3.02 |
Case Calendar
| Event | CVD INVESTIGATIONS |
|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | March 28, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | April 17, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination* | May 13, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | September 3, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determination | January 14, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determination* | February 28, 2025 |
| Issuance of Order** | March 7, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* 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 International Trade Commission.
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) | 13,065,092 | 6,072,712 | 14,589,041 |
| Value (USD) | $26,171,013 | $30,599,014 | $31,706,786 |
| MALAYSIA | 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 |
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 C-351-861, C-834-813, and C-557-829 for the Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia investigations, respectively.
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 710 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.