Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia
Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia
On March 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its final affirmative determinations in the antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations of ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia.
Final Dumping Rates
Brazil
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Margin (percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset) (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| Companhia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia S.A. | 13.66 | 13.56 |
| Ligas de Aluminio S.A. | 21.78* | 21.78 |
| Minasligas S.A. | 0.78** | Not Applicable |
| All Others | 13.66 | 13.56 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.
** Rate is de minimis.
Kazakhstan
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Margin (percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset) (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| YDD Corporation LLP; Asia FerroAlloys LLP; KazSilicon Metallurgical Combine LLP1 | 6.01 | Not Applicable |
| TNC Kazchrome JSC | 6.20 | Not Applicable |
| All Others | 6.05 | Not Applicable |
1 Commerce has found that YDD Corporation LLP, Asia FerroAlloys LLP, and KazSilicon Metallurgical Combine LLP comprise a single entity.
Malaysia
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Margin (percent) | Cash Deposit Rate (Adjusted for Subsidy Offset) (percent) |
|---|---|---|
| OM Materials (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd. | 5.13 | 4.69 |
| Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn. Bhd | 21.26 | 20.98 |
| All Others | 12.24 | 11.85 |
Final Subsidy Rates
Brazil
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates (percent) |
|---|---|
| Companhia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia – FERBASA2 | 5.25 |
| Minasligas S.A.3 | 4.44 |
| Ligas de Aluminio S.A. | 61.73* |
| All Others | 5.01 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.
2 Commerce has found the following company to be cross-owned with Ferbasa: Fundação José Carvalho Foundation.
3 Commerce has found the following companies to be cross-owned with Minasligas: Irmazi Participações S.A., Participações SZ Ltd., and Centrium Empreendimentos Ltda.
Kazakhstan
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates (percent) |
|---|---|
| YDD Corporation LLP4 | 16.76 |
| TELF AG | 265.38* |
| TNC Kazchrome JSC5 | 265.38* |
| All Others | 16.76 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.
4 This rate applies to YDD Corporation LLP and its cross-owned companies: ASIA FerroAlloys LLP; and KazSilicon Metallurgical Combine LLP.
5 This rate applies to TNC Kazchrome JSC and its cross-owned companies: Eurasian Energy Corporation JSC and Shubarkol Komir JSC.
Malaysia
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates (percent) |
|---|---|
| OM Materials (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd.6 | 2.78 |
| Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn. Bhd | 3.48 |
| All Others | 3.08 |
6 Commerce has found the following companies to be cross-owned with OM Materials: OM Materials & Logistics (M) Sdn. Bhd; OM Materials (Samalaju) Sdn. Bhd; and OM Engineering Tech (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Case Calendar
| Event | AD/CVD INVESTIGATIONs |
|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | March 28, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | April 17, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations | May 12, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | October 31, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | March 21, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determination | May 5, 2025 |
| Issuance of Orders** | May 12, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD/CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from both 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 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 FAQs for the final determination.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to the following case numbers:A-351-860 and C-351-861 for Brazil, A-557-828 and C-557-829 for Malaysia, and A-834-812 and C-834-813 for Kazakhstan
- To date, Commerce maintains 732 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.