Federal Register #C-602-814, C-403-807

Countervailing Duty Orders Issued on Silicon Metal from Australia and Norway

This notice from the International Trade Administration (ITA), Department of Commerce, announces the issuance of countervailing duty (CVD) orders on silicon metal imports from Australia and Norway. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Simcoa Operations Pty, Ltd (Australia) - Elkem ASA (Norway) - Products/Services Requested: - Silicon metal (all forms and sizes, including powder) - Contains at least 85.00% but less than 99.99% silicon by weight - Contains less than 4.00% iron by weight - Excludes semiconductor grade silicon - Classified under HTSUS subheadings 2804.69.1000 and 2804.69.5000 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Countervailing duties imposed due to subsidized imports causing material injury to U.S. industry - Estimated subsidy rates: 32.57% for Australia, 17.27% for Norway - Suspension of liquidation and assessment of duties on unliquidated entries - Applies to all producers/exporters from Australia and Norway, not just named companies - No procurement or award is requested; this is a trade enforcement action, not a solicitation.

Description

This notice announces the issuance of countervailing duty (CVD) orders on silicon metal imported from Australia and Norway. The orders follow affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission that subsidized imports of silicon metal are materially injuring a U.S. industry. The scope 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 orders require suspension of liquidation and assessment of countervailing duties on unliquidated entries of silicon metal from these countries effective August 21, 2026.

View original listing