Temporary 8‑month suspension of certain ADD/CVD duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco due to declared emergency.

1. What changed

The President issued a proclamation declaring an emergency related to the availability of sufficient fertilizer supplies and authorizing the temporary suspension of certain anti-dumping (ADD) and countervailing (CVD) duties on phosphate fertilizer imported into the United States from the Kingdom of Morocco.

The suspension:

• Applies only to “certain” ADD/CVD duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco (specific case numbers and scope are not detailed in the fact sheet and must be confirmed in the underlying proclamation and Commerce/CBP notices).
• Is temporary and limited in duration.

2. Affected products

• Product scope: Phosphate fertilizer imported from the Kingdom of Morocco.
• The fact sheet does not provide specific HTS subheadings or Chapter 99 numbers. The applicable HTS classifications and scope must be confirmed by reviewing:
• The underlying ADD/CVD orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco (Department of Commerce scope language), and
• Any CBP implementation instructions or Federal Register notices that reference the proclamation.

Typical products likely affected include phosphate-based fertilizers used in agriculture (e.g., monoammonium phosphate (MAP), diammonium phosphate (DAP), and related phosphate fertilizers), but importers must rely on the official scope language, not assumptions.

3. Rate changes

• The fact sheet states that “certain anti-dumping and countervailing duties” are temporarily suspended but does not specify:
• The original ADD/CVD cash deposit rates (percentages), or
• The exact new effective rate.

Practical effect:

• For covered Moroccan phosphate fertilizer entries during the suspension period:
• ADD/CVD cash deposits that would otherwise be collected under the relevant orders will not be collected (rate effectively reduced from the applicable ADD/CVD rate to 0% for the duration of the suspension), subject to the precise scope and implementation instructions.
• Normal MFN/column 1 duty rates under the HTSUS (and any other applicable fees such as MPF and HMF) remain in effect unless separately modified; only the specified ADD/CVD components are suspended.

4. Dates

• Proclamation date: June 29, 2026.
• Duration of suspension: Eight (8) months from the effective date of the proclamation OR until the emergency is terminated, whichever occurs first.
• Exact effective date: The fact sheet does not explicitly state whether the suspension is effective on June 29, 2026, or a later specified date. Importers must confirm via:
• The text of the proclamation, and
• CBP implementation guidance (CSMS messages and/or Federal Register notices).

Key timing points:

• Start date: As specified in the proclamation (likely on or shortly after June 29, 2026).
• End date: The earlier of:
• Eight months after the effective date, or
• The date the President formally terminates the emergency.

5. Required actions for importers, brokers, and compliance teams

a) Confirm scope and eligibility

• Identify whether your imported products from Morocco are covered by the phosphate fertilizer ADD/CVD orders and fall within the scope of the suspension.
• Review:
• The presidential proclamation text.
• Department of Commerce ADD/CVD scope descriptions for phosphate fertilizer from Morocco.
• CBP implementation instructions (e.g., CSMS messages, Federal Register notices) specifying:
• Affected case numbers.
• Applicable HTS subheadings.
• Entry types and time periods covered.

b) Adjust entry filing and duty calculations

• For qualifying phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco entered during the suspension period:
• Ensure brokers do not transmit ADD/CVD cash deposits for the suspended orders.
• Verify that entry summaries (CBP Form 7501) reflect the correct duty treatment (ADD/CVD lines removed or set to 0 as instructed by CBP).
• For entries filed just before or after the effective date:
• Review whether any entries can or should be corrected (e.g., via PSC or protest) if CBP guidance allows retroactive application from a specified date.

c) Review contracts and pricing

• Revisit purchase contracts and pricing with Moroccan suppliers and U.S. customers:
• Reflect the temporary removal of ADD/CVD costs in landed cost calculations.
• Consider whether any price adjustments, surcharges, or duty pass-through clauses need to be updated for the suspension period.

d) Monitor for termination or extension

• Closely monitor:
• Any presidential action terminating the emergency earlier than eight months.
• Any subsequent proclamations or legislation that could extend, modify, or replace this suspension.
• CBP and Commerce communications clarifying how liquidation will be handled for entries during the suspension window.

• Ensure internal systems (ERP, trade compliance software) are updated promptly when the suspension ends so that ADD/CVD deposits resume as required.

e) Recordkeeping and audit readiness

• Maintain documentation supporting:
• Product classification and confirmation that the goods qualify as phosphate fertilizer within the scope of the suspension.
• Country of origin (Morocco) evidence (e.g., certificates of origin, production records).
• Copies of the proclamation, CBP guidance, and any internal instructions issued to brokers.

• Prepare for potential post-entry audits or focused assessments where CBP may review:
• Correct application of the suspension.
• Proper resumption of ADD/CVD deposits after the suspension period.

6. References

Importers and brokers should consult the following (exact URLs to be confirmed based on publication):

• White House Fact Sheet (June 29, 2026):

"Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares an Emergency and Authorizes the Temporary Suspension of Certain Duties on Phosphate Fertilizer from Morocco" – available on whitehouse.gov.

• Presidential Proclamation (June 29, 2026):

Full legal text of the proclamation declaring the emergency and authorizing the suspension of certain ADD/CVD duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. This will specify:

• Effective date.
• Legal authority.
• Any conditions or limitations.

• CBP and Department of Commerce notices:
• Federal Register notices and CBP Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages implementing the suspension, including:
• Affected ADD/CVD case numbers.
• Applicable HTS subheadings.
• Instructions on entry filing, suspension of liquidation, and cash deposit requirements.

7. HTS metadata

• The fact sheet does not list any specific HTS headings, subheadings, or Chapter 99 provisions.
• Compliance teams must obtain the relevant HTS codes from:
• Existing ADD/CVD orders on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco.
• CBP implementation instructions referencing the proclamation.

8. Practical next steps checklist

• Immediately:
• Obtain and review the full proclamation text and any initial CBP/Commerce guidance.
• Identify all current and planned imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco.
• Communicate with customs brokers to ensure correct treatment of entries from the effective date.

• Short term (next 1–2 weeks):
• Update internal duty rate tables and landed cost models to remove ADD/CVD for qualifying Moroccan phosphate fertilizer during the suspension period.
• Review open purchase orders and contracts to align pricing with the temporary duty relief.

• Ongoing during the 8‑month window:
• Monitor for any clarifications, scope changes, or early termination of the emergency.
• Track all entries benefiting from the suspension for potential future review.

• At or near the end of the suspension:
• Prepare to reinstate ADD/CVD cash deposits on affected Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports as soon as the suspension expires or the emergency is terminated.
• Communicate the change to procurement, finance, and logistics teams to avoid unexpected duty exposure.

Note: Because the fact sheet does not provide specific HTS codes, Chapter 99 provisions, or numerical ADD/CVD rates, importers must rely on the official proclamation, Commerce orders, and CBP implementation instructions for precise legal and operational details.