OCP Group, a prominent Moroccan fertilizer and phosphate producer, has expressed its satisfaction with the outcome of the first administrative review of countervailing duty on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports into the United States. The US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced a reduction in the overall tariff rate, which has dropped significantly from 19.97% to 2.12%, according to a press release by OCP.
The revised and substantially lower tariff rate will be applicable to OCP’s imports for 2021. It will also serve as the provisional rate for all imports from November 2023 until the conclusion of the next administrative review, expected in the fourth quarter of 2024. It is important to note that this rate is subject to adjustment during the next review.
OCP Group expressed its gratitude to the DOC for considering the detailed evidence presented during the review and verification process. The company emphasized its commitment to full cooperation with the DOC’s procedures, which resulted in a significant reduction in the tariff rate. OCP firmly maintains that there is no justification for imposing tariffs on their US fertilizer imports.
The group is looking forward to the DOC’s and the US International Trade Commission’s redeterminations in response to the remand orders issued by the US Court of International Trade in September 2023. OCP stated that it is ready to provide any additional information required to facilitate the redeterminations.
Furthermore, OCP expressed its appreciation to all those who advocated on behalf of US farmers in opposing these duties. The company reaffirmed its dedication to being a reliable and high-quality provider of sustainable phosphate fertilizers, which play a crucial role in supporting US farmers in their mission to feed both the domestic and global population.
The reduction in tariffs on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports into the United States will significantly lower OCP Group’s import costs, enhancing its competitive advantage and economic viability in the American market. This reduction will benefit American farmers who rely on OCP’s phosphate fertilizers, as they will now have access to these products at a more affordable price.
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