Angola's Silicon Metal Gets 'Unfair Trade' Slap from U.S. Commerce
Published Date: 2/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that silicon metal from Angola is being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. Starting February 23, 2026, Angola will be treated as a non-market economy, which means stricter trade rules apply. This affects importers and could lead to higher duties or changes in how imports are checked.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
68.45% Dumping Margin Assigned
Commerce assigned an estimated weighted-average dumping margin of 68.45 percent to PC Silicon Co. Limited, Wanhongda International Limited, and the "All Others" rate. For PC Silicon and Wanhongda, that rate is based on adverse facts available (AFA).
Cash Deposit and Suspension Date Rules
Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation for entries of silicon metal from Angola entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after September 30, 2025. Commerce discontinued suspension for entries on or after January 28, 2026, but continued suspension for entries on or before January 27, 2026.
ITC Decision Will Trigger Duties or Refunds
The U.S. International Trade Commission will decide within 45 days whether U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of silicon metal. If the ITC finds no injury, the proceeding will end and all estimated duties deposited will be refunded; if the ITC finds injury, Commerce will issue an antidumping order, reinstate suspension of liquidation, and require cash deposits of the estimated antidumping duties.
Angola Classified as Non‑Market Economy
Starting February 23, 2026, the Department of Commerce will treat Angola as a non-market economy (NME) for forthcoming antidumping proceedings. Commerce also says it intends to use its NME methodology to calculate antidumping duty rates in future segments involving Angola.
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