Preliminary Determination in Antidumping Duty Investigation of Silicon Metal from Malaysia
On January 27, 2020, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of silicon metal from Malaysia.
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | PMB Silicon Sdn. Bhd. [1] | 7.21% |
| All Others | 7.21% |
[1] Mandatory Respondent
| Event | AD Investigation(s) |
|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | June 30, 2020 |
| DOC Initiation Date | July 20, 2020 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination(s) | August 14, 2020 |
| DOC Preliminary Determination(s) | January 26, 2020 |
| DOC Final Determination(s) | April 13, 2021 |
| ITC Final Determination(s) | May 27, 2021 |
| Issuance of Order(s) [1] | June 3, 2021 |
[1] This will take place only in the event of affirmative final determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
Note: Commerce preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in section 733(b) and 735(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).
| Malaysia | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (Metric Tons) | 114 | 0 | 3,419 |
| Value (USD) | $176,790 | $0 | $6,039,675 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheadings 2804.69.1000 and 2804.69.5000.)
The petitioners are Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (Beverly, OH) and Mississippi Silicon LLC (Burnsville, MS).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of FAQs for the preliminary determination.
Additional case information including the scope of the investigation 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 number A-557-820.
To date, Commerce maintains 542 AD and CVD orders which provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.