China Silica Bricks: Commerce Announces Final AD Duty Rates

The Commerce Department announced on Nov. 21 its final antidumping duty rates on silica bricks and shapes from China (A-570-988). The agency lowered AD rates slightly to 63.81%-73.1%, down from preliminary AD rates of 84.9%-91.16%. The new AD cash deposit rates will come into effect upon publication of the final determination in the Federal Register. The International Trade Commission is now set to make its final injury determination by Jan. 6. If the ITC finds injury to domestic industry, Commerce will issue an AD order. If not, Commerce will end its investigation and refund AD duty cash deposits.