Silicon Metal — Bosnia and Herzegovina — A-893-001

“Silicon Metal” is the product name used for a U.S. trade measure involving antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD). AD duties address imports that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value; CVD duties address alleged benefits, or subsidies, provided by a foreign government. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers bringing covered silicon metal from specified countries or producers and exporters. Coverage depends on the legal product description, technical characteristics, country of origin, and sometimes the producer or exporter—not simply the product’s commercial name or tariff classification. An importer should review the official scope, determine the correct HTS classification, and understand that CBP may require an AD/CVD cash deposit at entry. Final liability can be determined later, so accurate records and professional customs advice may be important.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare the product’s composition, form, specifications, and intended use; do not rely on the invoice description alone.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and identify the manufacturer, producer, and exporter, because coverage and treatment may vary by these details.
• Verify the applicable HTS classification, but remember that an HTS number is an administrative aid and does not by itself determine whether the product is within the AD/CVD scope.
• Check the current official measure information for the applicable AD/CVD deposit instructions, certification requirements, and any exclusions or scope rulings.
• Keep purchase, production, origin, classification, and supplier records, and ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain scope or liability questions.