⚖️Initiation of LTFV Investigations on Silicon Metal Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated less-than-fair-value investigations concerning silicon metal imports from Angola, Australia, Laos, and Norway. This action responds to petitions alleging that these products are being sold below fair market value in the U.S., potentially harming domestic producers. Import tariffs may follow depending on the outcomes of these investigations.
Learn More⚖️Countervailing Duty Investigations on Silicon Metal Imports Initiated
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated countervailing duty investigations on silicon metal imports from Australia, Laos, Norway, and Thailand. The investigations focus on alleged government subsidies benefiting foreign producers, which may harm domestic industries. Interested parties are invited to submit comments regarding product coverage and will be provided an opportunity to participate in the investigation process.
Learn More⚖️Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations on Silicon Metal
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-760-763 and 731-TA-1743- 1746 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of silicon metal from Angola, Australia, Laos, and Norway, provided for in subheading 2804.69.10 and 2804.69.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value, and imports of silicon metal from Australia, Laos, Norway, and Thailand that are alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of Australia, Laos, Norway, and Thailand. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by June 9, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by June 16, 2025.
Learn More⚖️Preliminary Determination on Steel Products from Australia | Trade Regulation
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from Australia are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
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