26 Sep 2025
⚖️Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination for Silicon Metal from Laos
Silicon Metal From the Lao People's Democratic Republic: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping 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 the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos). The period of investigation (POI) 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 preliminary affirmative determination of countervailing duties on silicon metal from Laos may impact pricing and market access for businesses importing silicon metal. The indication of a 240% subsidy rate could lead to increased costs and regulatory compliance for affected companies.