USITC determines harm to the industry from silicon imports from Angola and Laos

 

La U.S. International Trade Commission (USITChas ruled that the US industry is materially harmed, or under threat of imminent harm, by imports of silicon metal from Angola y LaosAccording to the resolution, these products are sold in the market of Estados Unidos at a price lower than its fair value (dumping) and, in the case of LaosThey receive government subsidies.

 

Resolution on dumping and subsidy investigations

 

The commission's decision comes after the relevant investigations carried out by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), which confirmed the existence of unfair foreign trade practices. Conversely, the commission found that imports of these same products from Tailandia are "insignificant," which has led to the immediate closure of the countervailing duty investigation for that country.

 

The vote was led by the president Amy A. Karpel and the commissioners David S. Johanson y Jason E. Kearns, who voted in favor of the measures against Angola y LaosThis strategic move seeks to protect the local supply chain and ensure fair competition in the industrial raw materials sector.

 

Impact on tariffs and import orders

 

As a direct result of this affirmative decision of the USITC, U.S. Department of Commerce will proceed to issue the antidumping duties orders on silicon imports Angola y LaosAdditionally, an order will be issued countervailing duties specific for imports originating from Laos due to the detected state subsidies.

 

Country of origin	Type of Determination	Resulting Measure
Angola	Affirmative (Harm/Threat)	Order of Antidumping Duties
Laos	Affirmative (Harm/Threat)	Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
Tailandia	Negligible (Insignificant)	Termination of the investigation

 

All the legal and technical arguments of the commission, as well as the information gathered during the process, will be included in the public report. Silicon Metal from Angola, Laos, and Thailand under the research numbers Inv. Nos. 701-TA-761, 701-TA-763, 731-TA-1743 and 731-TA-1745 (Final), corresponding to publication 5720 of the USITC April 2026.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about silicon metal

Which countries will face new tariffs as a result of these measures?

Mainly Angola y LaosIn both cases, measures will be taken against the dumpingWhile Laos He will also face charges for prohibited government subsidies.

Why has Thailand been excluded from the sanctions?

Because the USITC It determined that the volume of subsidized imports from Tailandia is insignificant (negligible), which does not justify the imposition of countervailing duties.

Who issues the final tariff orders after this ruling?

Following the determination of damage by the USITC, this is U.S. Department of Commerce the body responsible for formally issuing antidumping and countervailing duty orders.