U.S. Upholds Subsidy Duties on Russian Phosphate Fertilizers

Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made an important decision regarding phosphate fertilizers from Russia. They have chosen to keep the countervailing duty (CVD) order in place. This action is based on findings that removing the order could lead to unfair subsidy practices continuing or restarting.

Background Information

In 2021, a CVD order was placed on phosphate fertilizers from Russia. This order was made to prevent unfair trading advantages due to subsidies. The government reviews such orders every five years to decide if they should continue. This review process is called a “sunset review.”

Review and Responses

The sunset review for this order began on March 2, 2026. The Mosaic Company and J.R. Simplot Company, two U.S. fertilizer producers, showed interest in this review. They argued that the CVD order should not be revoked. Their timely responses were part of the review procedure.

However, neither the Russian government nor any Russian fertilizer producers responded adequately. Because of this, the review was fast-tracked, lasting only 120 days.

Outcome of the Review

The review concluded that canceling the CVD order could lead to the continuation of subsidies by Russian producers. Therefore, the Commerce Department decided to keep the order active. This decision aims to ensure fair competition.

Subsidy Rates

The review outlined specific subsidy rates for Russian producers if the order was to be revoked. EuroChem would have a rate of 24.11%, JSC Apatit at 14.64%, and all other producers at 16.64%.

Next Steps

This notice serves as a reminder for anyone involved in this case under the Administrative Protective Order (APO) to properly handle confidential information. The Department of Commerce emphasizes the importance of this regulation.

In summary, the Department of Commerce has decided to maintain the CVD order on Russian phosphate fertilizers. This decision aims to protect the U.S. market from unfair trading and ensure a level playing field for all producers.

Legal Disclaimer

This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.