The U.S. Reduces Tariffs on Moroccan Fertilizers

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently adjusted the countervailing duties imposed on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer exports to the United States, lowering the rate from 16.81% to 16.60%.

This adjustment followed an appeal by the OCP Group against the U.S. decision to raise the tariffs to 16.81%, arguing that ministerial errors were made in calculating the rates, including the omission of significant data such as the Moroccan company’s debts.

Under U.S. regulations, a “ministerial error” refers to any unintentional error in calculations or writing that affects the final results. In response to these claims, the U.S. Department of Commerce revised the tariffs accordingly.