26 Sep 2025
⚖️U.S. Commerce Dept. Preliminarily Determines Silicon Metal Subsidies
Silicon Metal from Thailand: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of silicon metal from Thailand. The period of investigation is January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- International Trade Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice indicates preliminary determinations of countervailable subsidies for silicon metal from Thailand, likely leading to increased tariffs for U.S. businesses importing this product. Businesses involved in importing silicon metal will need to comply with new regulatory requirements and consider financial impacts due to potential duties.