Phosphate Fertilizers From Morocco and Russia; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

Brief takeaway: The ITC has started five-year ("sunset") reviews to decide whether the countervailing duty orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia should stay in place or be revoked.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission has instituted reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revoking the existing countervailing duty orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The notice states that interested parties are requested to respond by submitting the specified information to the Commission.

Who's affected: The notice names phosphate fertilizers as the covered product and cites Morocco and Russia as the countries of origin subject to these countervailing duty orders. Specific HTS codes are not stated in the notice text provided.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported phosphate fertilizer products may fall within the scope of the existing countervailing duty orders described in the notice.
- Confirm with your licensed customs broker the current status of these countervailing duty orders and whether duties may continue to apply while the review is pending.
- Check the notice for response deadlines and filing requirements if you may qualify as an interested party.
- Confirm the country of origin and product classification of your goods against the orders on Morocco and Russia.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.