Kazakh Ferrosilicon Imports Get U.S. Subsidy Penalties
Published Date: 3/28/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says Kazakhstan’s ferrosilicon makers got unfair government help, so extra taxes will be added to their products. This means importers and buyers in the U.S. will pay more starting now to keep things fair. The decision covers all ferrosilicon from Kazakhstan during 2023.
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Extra U.S. Duties on Kazakhstan Ferrosilicon
The Department of Commerce found that producers and exporters of ferrosilicon from Kazakhstan received countervailable subsidies. As a result, imports of ferrosilicon from Kazakhstan covering January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 will face extra countervailing duties, which means U.S. importers and buyers will pay more for that product.
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