U.S. Finds Silicon Metal from Norway Sold Below Fair Value
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On February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of silicon metal from Norway.
Commerce determined that silicon metal from Norway is being sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Period of Investigation
The period of investigation (POI) is from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
Initial Investigation
Commerce began its investigation on May 21, 2025. On September 12, 2025, the preliminary determination was postponed to November 20, 2025.
Due to a federal government shutdown, deadlines were extended twice: once by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and again by 21 days on November 24, 2025. Bad weather closed Commerce offices, delaying the final filing to January 28, 2026.
Scope of the Investigation
The investigation covers silicon metal from Norway. This includes all forms and sizes of silicon metal with:
- At least 85.00% but less than 99.99% silicon by weight
- Less than 4.00% iron by weight
Silicon with at least 99.99% silicon—semiconductor grade silicon—is not included.
The silicon metal is classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 2804.69.1000 and 2804.69.5000.
Methodology
Commerce calculated export prices using section 772(a) of the Tariff Act and constructed export prices using section 772(b).
Normal value was determined in line with section 773.
All-Others Rate
Since Elkem ASA was the only company examined, and its margin is not zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts otherwise available, its margin was used for all other producers and exporters.
Preliminary Dumping Margins
- Elkem ASA: 3.94%
- All Others: 3.94%
Suspension of Liquidation
Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of all entries of silicon metal from Norway made on or after February 9, 2026.
Importers must now make a cash deposit equal to the preliminary dumping margin.
No Offset for Export Subsidies
Commerce found no export subsidies in the related countervailing duty (CVD) case. As a result, no offsets were made to the dumping margin.
Disclosure and Verification
Commerce will reveal its calculations within five days of this notice. Commerce also plans to verify all relevant information used in the determination.
Public Comment
Interested parties can submit written briefs after verification reports are issued. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after the case briefs. Each issue in the briefs must include an executive summary.
A public hearing may be held if requested within 30 days of this notice.
Postponement of Final Determination
Elkem ASA and the petitioners requested a postponement of the final determination and an extension of provisional measures.
Commerce agreed to delay the final determination. It will now be made within 135 days of February 9, 2026.
ITC Notification
Commerce will send this determination to the U.S. International Trade Commission. If the final decision is also affirmative, the ITC will determine if U.S. industry is harmed by imports from Norway.
Official Details
This notice was signed on January 28, 2026, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations.
Appendix I – Scope
The investigation covers all forms and sizes of silicon metal except semiconductor grade. The metal must contain:
- At least 85.00% but less than 99.99% silicon
- Less than 4.00% iron
HTSUS classifications include 2804.69.1000 and 2804.69.5000.
Appendix II – Topics in the Preliminary Memorandum
- I. Summary
- II. Background
- III. POI
- IV. Methodology
- V. Currency Conversion
- VI. Recommendation
Federal Register Document Number: 2026-02500
Federal Register Volume: 91, Number 26
Pages: 5706–5708
Date: 2026-02-09
Agency: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Contact: Brittany Bauer at (202) 482-3860
This decision remains in effect until Commerce issues its final determination.
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