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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001292814-18-002882
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180930
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180820
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180820

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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/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14732
		FILM NUMBER:		181028173

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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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<P style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT lang=PT-BR style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black face="times new roman">Report of Foreign Private Issuer<BR>Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the</FONT></P>

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<P style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><FONT lang=PT-BR style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black face="times new roman">Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 3400, 20&#186; andar<BR>S&#227;o Paulo, SP, Brazil<BR>04538-132</FONT></B></P>

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<P style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT lang=PT-BR style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black 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><FONT lang=PT-BR style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black face="times new roman">&nbsp;Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______</FONT></P>

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<P style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" align=center><FONT lang=PT-BR style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black face="times new roman">&nbsp;</FONT><FONT lang=PT-BR style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black face="times new roman">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.&nbsp;</FONT><FONT lang=PT-BR style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black face="times new roman">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS</FONT></B></P>

<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">Rectification of dates</FONT></B></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">Considering the Notice to Shareholders disclosed on August 17, the Company, in accordance with guidance from B3, informs the new dates regarding the distribution of dividends in the amount of R$ 890,000,000.00:</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">1. Dividends will be available to Shareholders resident in Brazil as of </FONT><U><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">August 30, 2018</FONT></U><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">, without monetary adjustment, in their banking domiciles, as provided to the depositary institution, Banco Bradesco S.A.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">2. The amounts to be paid will be calculated and credited based on the position of the Shareholders on </FONT><U><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">August 22, 2018</FONT></U><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman"> and constitute an advance of the minimum mandatory dividend.</FONT></P>

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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">3. As of </FONT><U><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">August 23, 2018</FONT></U><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" face="times new roman">, inclusive, trading of these shares on the Brazilian Stock Exchange will be made ex-dividends.</FONT></P>

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   <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black face="times new roman">/</FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black face="times new roman">S</FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black face="times new roman">/&nbsp;Benjamin Steinbruch</FONT></P>

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<P style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT lang=EN-US style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" color=black face="times new roman">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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