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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001292814-12-001142
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20120630
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120430
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120427

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NATIONAL STEEL CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001049659
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES & ROLLING & FINISHING MILLS [3310]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14732
		FILM NUMBER:		12791509

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		RUA LAURO MULLER
		STREET 2:		116 36 ANDAR
		CITY:			RIO DE JANEIRO RJ BR
		STATE:			D5
		ZIP:			00000
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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=5 face="Times New Roman"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=5 face="Times New Roman"><B>FORM 6-K </B></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman">Report of Foreign Private Issuer<BR>Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the</FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman"><B>For the month of April, 2012</B></FONT></DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman"><B>Commission File Number 1-14732 </B></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=5 face="Times New Roman"><B>COMPANHIA SIDER&#218;RGICA NACIONAL </B></FONT></DIV>

<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face="Times New Roman">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=5 face="Times New Roman"><B>National Steel Company </B></FONT></DIV>

<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face="Times New Roman">(Translation of Registrant's name into English)</FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman"><B>Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 3400, 20&#186; andar<BR>S&#227;o Paulo, SP, Brazil<BR>04538-132 </B></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports<BR>under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.&nbsp;</FONT> Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

<P>&nbsp;<FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. </FONT>&nbsp;</P>Yes _______ No ___X____ </DIV>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; FONT-VARIANT: small-caps; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=PT-BR face="Times New Roman">Companhia Sider&#250;rgica Nacional</FONT></B></P>

<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">Corporate Taxpayers&#8217; ID (CNPJ) 33.042.730/0001-04</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" align=center><FONT style="FONT-VARIANT: small-caps"><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS</FONT></B></FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">As the shareholders of Companhia Sider&#250;rgica Nacional, at the Annual Shareholders&#8217; Meeting held on the present date, approved the payment of dividends, at the amount of </FONT><FONT style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">R$1,200,000,000.00, we inform the Shareholders the following: </FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">1. Dividends: </FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">Shareholders registered in the records of the depositary institution on April 27, 2012 will be entitled to receive dividends at the amount of </FONT><FONT style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">R$0.82306 per share.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">2. Dividend Payment Instructions: </FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">Shareholders domiciled in Brazil will have the amount referring to the payment of dividends available as of June 29, 2012, with no monetary restatement, at their banking domiciles as informed to the depositary institution, Ita&#250; Corretora de Valores S.A. Shareholders under fiduciary custody will have dividends credited in accordance with the procedures adopted by the Stock Exchanges. Shareholders whose register does not include their Individual Taxpayer&#8217;s ID (CPF) / Corporate Taxpayers&#8217; ID (CNPJ) or &#8220;Bank/Branch/Account&#8221; information will have dividends available within three (3) business days as of the due regularization of respective registers at the branches of Banco Ita&#250; S.A., or through a letter addressed to the Shareholder Service Department of Ita&#250; Corretora de Valores S.A., located at Rua Boa Vista, 176 &#8211; subsolo &#8211; S&#227;o Paulo &#8211; SP &#8211; CEP: 01014-000.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">3. Service locations: </FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">At the branches of Banco Ita&#250; S.A., Shareholders Service Department, during banking hours.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN-US face="Times New Roman">We highlight that as of April 30, 2012, inclusive, CSN&#8217;s shares will be traded ex-dividends on the Brazilian Stock Exchanges.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" align=center><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=PT-BR face="Times New Roman">S&#227;o Paulo, April 27, 2012.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" align=center><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=PT-BR face="Times New Roman">David Moise Salama</FONT></P>

<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" align=center><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=PT-BR face="Times New Roman">Investor Relations Executive Officer</FONT></P>

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<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: 4%"><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. </FONT></DIV>

<DIV style="TEXT-INDENT: 4%"><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face="Times New Roman">Date:&nbsp;April 27, 2012</FONT></DIV>

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   <DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face="Times New Roman">/<SMALL>S</SMALL>/&nbsp;Benjamin Steinbruch </FONT></DIV>

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   <DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face="Times New Roman">/<SMALL>S</SMALL>/&nbsp;David Moise Salama </FONT></DIV>

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<P align=justify><FONT size=2 face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif">This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. </FONT></P>

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