Federal Register #C-403-807

Final Countervailing Duty Determination: Silicon Metal from Norway (Elkem ASA)

This notice concerns a trade remedy determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, regarding silicon metal imports from Norway. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration - OEMs and Vendors: - Elkem ASA (primary Norwegian producer/exporter of silicon metal) - Products/Services: - Silicon metal (all forms and sizes, including powder) - Must contain at least 85.00% but less than 99.99% silicon by weight - Must contain less than 4.00% iron by weight - Excludes semiconductor grade silicon (99.99% or higher purity) - Covered under Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings 2804.69.1000 and 2804.69.5000 - Notable Requirements: - This is a final affirmative countervailing duty determination, not a procurement or purchase request - Assigns a 17.27% ad valorem countervailable subsidy rate to Elkem ASA and all other Norwegian producers/exporters - No specific part numbers, purchase quantities, or procurement actions are included - The determination applies to all forms of silicon metal within the defined scope, except semiconductor grade

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of silicon metal from Norway during the period of investigation from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The investigation covers all forms and sizes of silicon metal containing at least 85.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon by weight, excluding semiconductor grade silicon. The determination includes a subsidy rate of 17.27 percent ad valorem for Elkem ASA and all other producers/exporters. The determination is effective as of June 30, 2026, and suspension of liquidation instructions have been issued accordingly.

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