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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731-TA-641 (Final)]

 

Ferrosilicon From Brazil

Determination

    On the basis of the record1 developed in the subject 
investigation, the Commission determines, pursuant to section 735(b) of 
the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry 
in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from 
Brazil of ferrosilicon,2 provided for in subheading 7202.21.10, 
7202.21.50, 7202.21.75, 7202.21.90, and 7202.29.00 of the Harmonized 
Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the 
Department of Commerce to be sold in the United States at less than 
fair value (LTFV). The Commission also unanimously determines, pursuant 
to Sec. 735(b)(4)(A) of the Act, that critical circumstances do not 
exist with respect to ferrosilicon imports from Brazil; thus, the 
retroactive imposition of antidumping duties is not necessary.
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    \1\The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
    \2\For purposes of this investigation, the subject product is 
ferrosilicon, a ferroalloy generally containing, by weight, not less 
than four percent iron, more than 8 percent but not more than 96 
percent silicon, not more than 10 percent chromium, not more than 30 
percent manganese, not more than three percent phosphorus, less than 
2.75 percent magnesium, and not more than 10 percent calcium or any 
other element.
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Background

    The Commission instituted this investigation effective August 12, 
1993, following a preliminary determination by the Department of 
Commerce that imports of ferrosilicon from Brazil were being sold at 
LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 
1673b(b)). Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigation 
and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by 
posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. 
International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the 
notice in the Federal Register of August 26, 1993 (58 FR 45120). The 
hearing was held in Washington, DC, on September 14, 1993, and all 
persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in 
person or by counsel.
    The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation 
to the Secretary of Commerce on February 18, 1994. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 2722 (February 1994), 
entitled ``Ferrosilicon from Brazil: Investigation No. 731-TA-641 
(Final).''


    Issued: February 28, 1994.

    By order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-4879 Filed 3-2-94; 8:45 am]
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