FRANCE - SUBSIDY PROGRAMS: GENERAL

FRANCE

SUBSIDY PROGRAMS: GENERAL
Last Changes Made November 2006

Effective February 15, 2000, Import Administration began publishing "Decision Memos" to reduce the size of antidumping and countervailing duty Federal Register notices. In cases in which a decision memo was published, you will find a link to the memo listed below.

In addition, in the following programs, in instances below in which a proceeding was a Sunset Review, you will see the letters SR after the product name.

COUNTERVAILABLE SUBSIDY PROGRAMS

The subsidy programs listed below have been investigated by the Department and have been found to be "countervailable" based on the criteria established in the Tariff and Trade Act of 1930, as amended. Please refer to this Act for further detail of the criteria applied. In addition, you may click on the cases listed below the subsidy program title for a full explanation of the Department's analysis in those cases.

Delegation a l'Amenagement du Territoire et a l'Action Regionale (DATAR)

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1/86-3/88) 53 FR 48666 (12/2/88-prelim); 54 FR 6157 (2/8/89-final)
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1984/85) 53 FR 7776 (3/10/88-prelim); 53 FR 15267 (4/28/88-final)
Industrial Nitrocellulose (3/83-12/83) 51 FR 5386 (2/13/86-prelim); 52 FR 833 (1/9/87-final)
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2001) 68 FR 24921 (5/9/03-prelim; 68 FR 53963 (9/15/03-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2000) 67 FR 31774 (05/10/02-prelim); 67 FR 62097 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (1997) 63 FR 63876 (11/17/98-prelim); 64 FR 30774 (6/8/99-final) Amended not used

(See also Regional Development Incentives) DATAR coordinates the programs of various government agencies that provide incentives to establish or expand businesses in certain regions of France.

European Investment Bank (EIB) Loan and Loan Guarantee

Carbon Steel Flat Products (1991) 57 FR 57785 (12/7/92-prelim); 58 FR 37304 (7/9/93-final); Amended Final
Carbon Wire Rod (1981) 47 FR 30553 (7/14/82-prelim); 47 FR 42422 (9/27/82-final)
Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final)
Hot-Rolled Lead and Carbon Steel (1991) 57 FR 42977 (9/17/92-prelim); 58 FR 6221 (1/27/93-final) not used
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82) not used
Steel Wire Strand (1981) 47 FR 34173 (8/6/82-prelim); 47 FR 47031 (10/22/82-final) not used

EIB loans are provided for the purpose of contributing to the steady and balanced development of the Community by providing loans and loan guarantees for Capital investment projects in all sectors of the economy. The EIB borrows the major part of its resources on international capital markets- mainly through bond issues.

European Social Fund (ESF)

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final) not used
Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products (2000) 67 FR 9662 (3/4/02-prelim); 67 FR 6211 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Cut-to-Length Carbon Plate (1998) 64 FR 40434 (7/26/99-prelim); 64 FR 73277 (12/29/99-final) Amended
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2001) 68 FR 24921 (5/9/03-prelim; 68 FR 53963 (9/15/03-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2000) 67 FR 31774 (05/10/02-prelim); 67 FR 62097 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (1991) 63 FR 63876 (11/17/98-prelim); 64 FR 30774 (6/8/99-final) Amended

The ESF is one of the Structural Funds operated by the EC to improve workers' employment opportunities and raise their living standards. In general, the maximum benefit provided by the ESF is 50 percent of the project's total cost for the project. We determined that the funds provided under this program are specific and therefore countervailable.

Financing from the Caisse des Depots et Consignations (CDC)

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final) not used
Carbon Wire Rod (1981) 47 FR 30553 (7/14/82-prelim); 47 FR 42422 (9/27/82-final)
Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final)
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1/86-3/88) 53 FR 48666 (12/2/88-prelim); 54 FR 6157 (2/8/89-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1984/85) 53 FR 7776 (3/10/88-prelim); 53 FR 15267 (4/28/88-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (3/83-12/83) 51 FR 5386 (2/13/86-prelim); 52 FR 833 (1/9/87-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final) not used

CDC is a government institution that invests funds deposited in the Caisses d'Epargne (the French savings bank), pension funds, and insurance company deposits. CDC makes both short- and long-term loans to various industries.

Fonds National d'Emploi (FNE)

Brass Sheet and Strip (1985) 51 FR 20867 (6/9/86-prelim); 52 FR 1218 (1/12/87-final)
Industrial Nitrocellulose (3/83-12/83) 51 FR 5386 (2/13/86-prelim); 52 FR 833 (1/9/87-final)
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final) not used

The purpose of this program was twofold, first it was to provide early retirement for employees provided each were replaced by a newly hired employee and second to hire new employees for training. Any firm in France may use this program. Because it is generally available we determined that it did not constitute a subsidy.

Loan Guarantees 1978 Through 1982

Loan guarantees were offered by a variety of institutions including the Credit National, bank syndicates in which Credit National participated, Caisse des Depots et Consignations (CDC), Groupement de l'Industrie Siderurgique (GIS, FDES, the ECSC, and the European Investment Bank.

Local Economic Development Agencies

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final) not used
Steel Wire Strand (1981) 47 FR 34173 (8/6/82-prelim); 47 FR 47031 (10/22/82-final)

LORDEX, CENTREST, and SUDEST are local economic development agencies which provide preferential funding to companies for the promotion of energy economies and exportation. Absent sufficient information to determined whether any of the loans they provided were solely for the purpose of energy conservation, we determined that these preferential loans are export subsidies within the meaning of the countervailing duty law.

Long-Term Loans

Carbon Flat Products (SR) 71 FR 30875 (5/31/06-prelim); Prelim memo; 71 FR 58584 (10/4/06-final); Final Memo
Carbon Steel Flat Products (SR) (Expedited Review-no prelim); 65 FR 18063 (4/6/00-final); Decision Memo
Carbon Steel Flat Products (1991) 57 FR 57785 (12/7/92-prelim); 58 FR 37304 (7/9/93-final); Amended Final
Cut-to-Length Carbon Plate (1998) 64 FR 40434 (7/26/99-prelim); 64 FR 73277 (12/29/99-final) Amended not used
Hot Rolled Lead and Carbon Steel (1991) 57 FR 42977 (9/17/92-prelim); 58 FR 6221 (1/27/93-final)
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2001) 68 FR 24921 (5/9/03-prelim; 68 FR 53963 (9/15/03-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2000) 67 FR 31774 (05/10/02-prelim); 67 FR 62097 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (1997) 63 FR 63876 (11/17/98-prelim); 64 FR 30774 (6/8/99-final) Amended not used

These loans, issued by the FDES and the Caisse Francise de Development Industrial (CFDI), allowed the borrowers to pay a lower than market interest rate plus a share of future profit according to an agreed upon formula.

Preferential Financing from Credit National (CN)

Brass Sheet and Strip (SR) 70 FR 61604 (10/25/05-prelim); 71 FR 10651 (3/2/06-final); Final Memo & Revocation
Brass Sheet and Strip (SR) (Expedited Review-no prelim); 64 FR 48369 (9/3/99-final)
Brass Sheet and Strip (1985) 51 FR 20867 (6/9/86-prelim); 52 FR 1218 (1/12/87-final)
Carbon Steel Flat Products (1991) 57 FR 57785 (12/7/92-prelim); 58 FR 37304 (7/9/93-final); Amended Final
Carbon Wire Rod (1981) 47 FR 30553 (7/14/82-prelim); 47 FR 42422 (9/27/82-final)
Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final)
Hot Rolled Lead and Carbon Steel (1991) 57 FR 42977 (9/17/92-prelim); 58 FR 6221 (1/27/93-final)
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1/86-3/88) 53 FR 48666 (12/2/88-prelim); 54 FR 6157 (2/8/89-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1984/85) 53 FR 7776 (3/10/88-prelim); 53 FR 15267 (4/28/88-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (3/83-12/83) 51 FR 5386 (2/13/86-prelim); 52 FR 833 (1/9/87-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final)
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82)
Steel Wire Strand (1981) 47 FR 34173 (8/6/82-prelim); 47 FR 47031 (10/22/82-final)

Credit National is a major financial institution which plays in important role in the French financial banking system, and it has a special legal status. Credit National issues loans to French industry, particularly the steel industry. Loan funds are raised by offering bonds in the public marketplace. Because Credit National loans and loan guarantees are industry-specific, we determined them to be subsidies within the meaning of the countervailing duty law.

Preferential Financing from the Fonds de Developpement Economique et Social ("FDES")

The FDES, which was created by Parliament in 1955, lends funds to government-owned and privately held corporations for industrial development or relocation of facilities to further the government's regional development objectives. Because FDES provides loans on a regional basis, we determined these loans to be subsidies within the meaning of the countervailing duty law.

Regional Development Incentives

Brass Sheet and Strip (1985) 51 FR 20867 (6/9/86-prelim); 52 FR 1218 (1/12/87-final) not used
Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final) not used
Carbon Wire Rod (1981) 47 FR 30553 (7/14/82-prelim); 47 FR 42422 (9/27/82-final)
Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final)
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2001) 68 FR 24921 (5/9/03-prelim; 68 FR 53963 (9/15/03-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2000) 67 FR 31774 (05/10/02-prelim); 67 FR 62097 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82) not used

(See also Delegation a l'Amenagement du Territoire et a l'Action Regionale) The government of France provides a series of tax and non-tax regional incentives to French and foreign businesses to establish new, or to expand existing businesses in certain French regions selected as those in which to promote additional development. Because assistance under this program is limited to certain zones each of which is eligible for only certain types of assistance, we determined the assistance under this program to be countervailable.

SUBSIDY PROGRAMS FOUND TO BE NOT COUNTERVAILABLE

The subsidy programs listed below have been investigated by the Department and have been found to be "not countervailable" in the cases listed and during the periods reviewed based on the criteria established in the Tariff and Trade Act of 1930, as amended. Please refer to this Act for further detail of the criteria applied. In addition, you may click on the cases listed under the subsidy program title for a full explanation of the Department's analysis in each case where the subsidy program has been examined.

Assistance on Purchase of Land

Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final)
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82) not used

The Fos industrial complex was developed by the Marseille Port Authority as part of Europort South. Land purchased at the Fos industrial complex is priced competitively with other parcels of land in the area, and is therefore not countervailable.

Assistance to Improve Working Conditions

Carbon Wire Rod (1981) 47 FR 30553 (7/14/82-prelim); 47 FR 42422 (9/27/82-final)
Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final)
Steel Wire Strand (1981) 47 FR 34173 (8/6/82-prelim); 47 FR 47031 (10/22/82-final)

The Agence Nationale pour l'Amelioration des Conditions de Travail (ANACT), a public corporation, was established in 1973 to promote better working conditions. ANACT grants to improve working conditions are not provided on a regional or industry-specific basis, and are not, therefore, countervailable.

Contract Emploi-Formation

Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final)

Under this program, the government of France provides funds for the training of young people first entering the job market.

Early Retirement and Layoff Benefits

Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final) not used

French corporations have certain statutory and contractual obligations to pay severance to their employees in case of interruption of cessation of employment. There are several French government early retirement plans designed to compensate for the effects of mass layoffs.

Energy Assistance

The Agence pour les Economies d'Energie (AEE) is a government agency, created in 1974, that provides grants to foster energy efficiency. Grants received from the agency may have to be repaid if target efficiency levels are not met. Assistance under this program is not provided on a regional or industry-specific basis and is therefore not countervailable.

Equipment Subsidies (Subvention d'equipment)

Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final)

The government of France offers grants for the purchase of capital equipment. These grants are available to all industrial sectors in France for such projects as pollution control, energy conservation and waste disposal and are administered through various local government agencies.

Export Credit Insurance

Brass Sheet and Strip (1985) 51 FR 20867 (6/9/86-prelim); 52 FR 1218 (1/12/87-final) not used
Carbon Wire Rod (1981) 47 FR 30553 (7/14/82-prelim); 47 FR 42422 (9/27/82-final)
Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final)
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82)
Steel Wire Strand (1981) 47 FR 34173 (8/6/82-prelim); 47 FR 47031 (10/22/82-final)

The Compagnie Francaise d'Assurance pour le Commerce Exterieur ("COFACE"), a government corporation, provides export insurance to cover commercial, political, exchange rate fluctuation and inflation risks.

Funding for Infrastructure

The French government provided funding for infrastructure such as road, port, rail and communication facilities. These infrastructure improvements benefited all companies in the areas in which they were made, we determined this aid to be not countervailable.

Local Business Tax Deductions

Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final)
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82)

All French industries are eligible for reductions of local business taxes (taxe professionelle) for the purpose of creating new jobs. Because this program is available to all industrial sectors and not specific to any particular region in France, we determined this program to be not countervailable.

National Agency for Energy Conservation (NAEC)

(See Energy Assistance)

Reduction of Benefit Costs

Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final)

Under this program, companies may reduce by 50 percent for up to one year the amount of payments made to the government for health insurance, pensions and family allowances on behalf of those young people who are given new jobs. Because this assistance is available to all industrial sectors and not specific to any particular region in France, we determined that this program is not countervailable.

Regional Development/Regional Anti-Pollution Agencies

Created by Law No. 64-1245 of 1964, regional agencies provide incentives for the installation of anti-pollution devices. The agencies collect dues for the operation and in return award "bonuses" and loans to combat pollution.

Research and Development Assistance

Carbon Wire Rod (1981) 47 FR 30553 (7/14/82-prelim); 47 FR 42422 (9/27/82-final)
Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final)
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1/86-3/88) 53 FR 48666 (12/2/88-prelim); 54 FR 6157 (2/8/89-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1984/85) 53 FR 7776 (3/10/88-prelim); 53 FR 15267 (4/28/88-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (3/83-12/83) 51 FR 5386 (2/13/86-prelim); 52 FR 833 (1/9/87-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final)
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82)

Three government organizations provide research and development: 1) Agence Nationale de Valorisation de la Recherche (ANVAR) a public corporation which is designed to support innovation and enhance research; 2) Direction Generale de la Recherch Scientifique et Technique (DGRTS) a subdivision of the Ministry of Research and Technology; and 3) Agence de l'Informatique (ADI) a public corporation which promotes the use of computer technology. This research and development assistance is not awarded on a regional or industry-specific basis, and research results are made publicly available. Therefore, we determined that the amounts received under this program are not countervailable.

Seine-Normandy Water Agency Assistance

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final)

The Seine-Normandy Water Agency ("SNWA") is a public institution with financial autonomy and is administered jointly by the Ministries of the Environment and Finance. SNWA provides financial assistance in the form of grants and loans to companies located along the Seine for projects dedicated to protecting, increasing, and improving the water resources, attaining quality requirements, and protecting against flooding. Pursuant to Article 14 and Article 14-1 of the Water Law of 1964, all polluting companies having plants located in the basin of the Seine River, regardless of their sector of activity, have the legal obligation to enter into the SNWA consortium and fund its activities through the payment of levies. We determined this program was not countervailable.

Special Fund for Industrial Adaptation (FSAI)

Carbon Wire Rod (1981) 47 FR 30553 (7/14/82-prelim); 47 FR 42422 (9/27/82-final) not used
Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final) not used
Industrial Nitrocellulose (1981) 47 FR 58330 (12/30/82-prelim); 48 FR 11971 (3/22/83-final) not used
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82) not used

The Fonds special d'Adaptation Industrielle (FSAI) was established in 1978 to promote job creation and industrial diversification in the steel, textile, shipbuilding and coal regions of France.

Tax Exemptions

Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final)
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2000) 67 FR 31774 (05/10/02-prelim); 67 FR 62097 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82) not used

Value-added tax advantages on the purchase of land and equipment are available to all manufacturers constructing new plants. Because these exemptions are not limited to a specific industry or industries or group of industries, we determined them to be not countervailable.

Tax Relief on Investments

Sheet and Strip in Coils (2000) 67 FR 31774 (05/10/02-prelim); 67 FR 62097 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82)

Investment tax deductions and investment tax credits are available under the following three French laws: (1) No. 75-408 (May 29,1975) which provided a 10% tax deduction on industrial investments; (2) No. 79-525 (July 3, 1979) which provided tax credits equal to 10% of the increase in expenditures for investment; and (3) No. 81-1160 (December 30, 1981) which provided tax credits equal to 10% of the cost of investments. Because these tax credits and deductions are available to all industrial sectors and not specific to any particular regions in France, we determined that they are not countervailable.

Work/Training Contracts

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final)
Sheet and Strip in Coils (1997) 63 FR 63876 (11/17/98-prelim); 64 FR 30774 (6/8/99-final) Amended

Employers who hire young people (aged 16-25) through various government-administered work/training and apprenticeship contracts may receive grants and an exemption from social security contributions. We determined that the benefits provided under this program are generally available to all industries in France and are not, therefore, countervailable.

SUBSIDY PROGRAMS DETERMINED NOT TO EXIST

The following subsidy programs were alleged by the petitioning industries and were investigated by the Department. However, during the investigation we found no evidence that such programs actually existed. If you click on the cases listed under the subsidy program title, you will be linked to each case in which the subsidy program was referenced. It is possible that, while the program named did not exist, a similar program having a different name actually was investigated. If this is the case, you will find that program listed elsewhere in this library.

Soft Loans from Credit Lyonnaise

Cut-to-Length Carbon Plate (1998) 64 FR 40434 (7/26/99-prelim); 64 FR 73277 (12/29/99-final) Amended

No program description available.

SUBSIDY PROGRAMS THAT HAVE BEEN TERMINATED

The subsidy programs listed below have been investigated by the Department and have been found to have been terminated based on the criteria established in the Tariff and Trade Act of 1930, as amended. Please refer to this Act for further detail of the criteria applied. In addition, you may click on the cases listed below the subsidy program title for a full explanation of the Department's analysis in each of these cases.

No Programs Listed.

SUBSIDY PROGRAMS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN USED

When potential subsidy programs are investigated and found not to be used by the companies being investigated, the Department makes no determination as to their countervailability. If you click on the cases listed under the subsidy program title, you will be linked to each case in which the subsidy program was referenced.

European Regional Development Funds (ERDF)

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final)
Carbon Steel Flat Products (1991) 57 FR 57785 (12/7/92-prelim); 58 FR 37304 (7/9/93-final); Amended Final not used
Carbon Wire Rod (1981) 47 FR 30553 (7/14/82-prelim); 47 FR 42422 (9/27/82-final) not used
Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final) not used
Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products (2000) 67 FR 9662 (3/4/02-prelim); 67 FR 6211 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Cut-to-Length Carbon Plate (1998) 64 FR 40434 (7/26/99-prelim); 64 FR 73277 (12/29/99-final) Amended not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2001) 68 FR 24921 (5/9/03-prelim; 68 FR 53963 (9/15/03-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2000) 67 FR 31774 (05/10/02-prelim); 67 FR 62097 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (1997) 63 FR 63876 (11/17/98-prelim); 64 FR 30774 (6/8/99-final) Amended not used

No program description available.

Export Financing

Brass Sheet and Strip (1985) 51 FR 20867 (6/9/86-prelim); 52 FR 1218 (1/12/87-final) not used
Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final) not used
Carbon Wire Rod (1981) 47 FR 30553 (7/14/82-prelim); 47 FR 42422 (9/27/82-final) not used
Certain Steel (1981) 47 FR 26315 (6/17/82-prelim); 47 FR 39332 (9/7/82-final) not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2001) 68 FR 24921 (5/9/03-prelim; 68 FR 53963 (9/15/03-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2000) 67 FR 31774 (05/10/02-prelim); 67 FR 62097 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (1997) 63 FR 63876 (11/17/98-prelim); 64 FR 30774 (6/8/99-final) Amended not used
Steel Pipe and Tube (1981) 47 FR 44818 (10/12/82-prelim); Investigation Terminated 47 FR 49058 (10/29/82) not used
Steel Wire Strand (1981) 47 FR 34173 (8/6/82-prelim); 47 FR 47031 (10/22/82-final) not used

In France, exports may be financed or guaranteed through the Banque Francais du Commerce Exterieur (BFCE), and French companies may receive financing for the transfer abroad of their inventories of capital goods from Compagne pour le Financement du Stock a l'Etranger (COFISE).

Grants from the River Dock Agency

(See Anti-Pollution Agencies) Various grants are awarded by the local River Dock Agencies to industries in France for the purpose of disposal of industrial wastes.

Investment Subsidies

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final) not used

No program description available.

Loans from the Ministry of Research and Industry

No program description available.

New Community Investment Loans (NCI Loans)

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final) not used
Carbon Steel Flat Products (1991) 57 FR 57785 (12/7/92-prelim); 58 FR 37304 (7/9/93-final); Amended Final not used
Hot-Rolled Lead and Carbon Steel (1991) 57 FR 42977 (9/17/92-prelim); 58 FR 6221 (1/27/93-final) not used

No program description available.

Financing from the Caisse de Depots et Consignations

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final) not used

No program description available.

Tax Subsidies Under Article 39

No program description available.

Youthstart

Carbon Steel Flat Products (2004) 71 FR 52770 (9/7/06-prelim); 71 FR 68549 (11/27/06-final) not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2001) 68 FR 24921 (5/9/03-prelim; 68 FR 53963 (9/15/03-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (2000) 67 FR 31774 (05/10/02-prelim); 67 FR 62097 (10/03/02-final); Final Memo not used
Sheet and Strip in Coils (1997) 63 FR 63876 (11/17/98-prelim); 64 FR 30774 (6/8/99-final) Amended not used

No program description available.