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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001292814-18-000345
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180331
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180209
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180208

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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:		18587306

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		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 February, 2018</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="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">S&#227;o Paulo, February 8, 2018 &#8211; Companhia Sider&#250;rgica Nacional (&#8220;CSN&#8221;) (NYSE: SID) </FONT></B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">announced today that its subsidiary, CSN Resources S.A., priced an offering of US$350 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.625% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the &#8220;</FONT><B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">Notes</FONT></B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">&#8221;), in accordance with Rule 144A and Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#8220;</FONT><B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">Securities Act</FONT></B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">&#8221;), expected to close on February 13, 2018. The Notes will be fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by CSN. </FONT></P>

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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT lang=EN-GB style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">CSN Resources S.A. expects to use the net proceeds from this offering to purchase, as part of two concurrent tender offers, (i) up to US$350 million in 6.875% senior unsecured guaranteed notes due 2019, or the 2019 Notes, and (ii) outstanding 6.50% senior unsecured guaranteed notes due 2020 in an amount not to exceed US$350 million </FONT><I><FONT lang=EN-GB style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">less</FONT></I><FONT lang=EN-GB style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman"> the aggregate principal amount of 2019 Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase. The expected expiration date for the concurrent tender offers, which were announced on February 1, 2018, is February 26, 2018</FONT><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">. </FONT></P>

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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">The Notes were offered and sold only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. When issued, the Notes will not have been registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, such an offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. Any offers of the Notes will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum. </FONT></B></P>

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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">MiFID II professionals/ECPs-only/ No PRIIPs KID</FONT></B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">: Manufacturer target market (MIFID II product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No PRIIPs key information document (KID) has been prepared as not available to retail in EEA.</FONT></P>

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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">Disclaimer </FONT></B></P>

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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face="times new roman">This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future, and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic, political and business conditions in Brazil and elsewhere, existing and future governmental regulations and management&#8217;s expectations and estimates concerning the company&#8217;s financial performance. </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;February 8, 2018</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=left><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face="Times New Roman"><B>Benjamin Steinbruch </B></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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