WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has officially determined that the domestic ferrosilicon industry has been materially injured by imports from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia.
According to the USITC, these imports were sold in the United States at less than fair value and received unfair government subsidies, violating U.S. trade laws. This decision follows a thorough investigation into the trade practices of these countries.
As a result of the ruling, countervailing duty and antidumping duty orders will be issued against ferrosilicon imports from all three nations. These measures aim to level the playing field for U.S. producers.
In the cases of Brazil and Malaysia, the Commission issued “negative critical circumstances findings,” meaning retroactive duties will not be applied.
A full public report on the matter will be published by the USITC on June 9, 2025.
In 2024, Brazil exported approximately 31,000 metric tons of ferrosilicon to the U.S., at an average price of $1,452 per metric ton under FOB conditions.
Major Brazilian ferrosilicon producers include Ferbasa, Libra Ligas, Minas Ligas, Ligas Gerais, Rima Industrial, Eletroligas, and Rotavi.
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