Commerce Department Imposes Duties on Russian Phosphate Fertilizers for Fairness
Published Date: 4/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that JSC Apatit, a Russian company making phosphate fertilizers, got unfair government help in 2023. Because of this, extra duties (taxes) will apply to their products to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. These changes take effect starting April 17, 2026, and could affect prices and trade with Russia.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
12.71% Countervailing Duty on JSC Apatit
The Department of Commerce found JSC Apatit received countervailable subsidies for January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 and set a net countervailable subsidy rate of 12.71 percent ad valorem for JSC Apatit (and its cross-owned affiliates). This determination is applicable April 17, 2026.
Cash Deposit Collection From Date of Publication
Upon publication of these final results, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties at the rate shown for JSC Apatit (12.71%) on shipments of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication. These cash deposit requirements will remain in effect until further notice.
Potential Price and Trade Effects With Russia
The Commerce determination imposes extra duties on JSC Apatit’s phosphate fertilizers and could affect prices and trade with the Russian Federation. The action takes effect April 17, 2026 and applies to imports covering the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Timing of Duty Assessment and Entry Liquidation
Commerce will issue assessment instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection no earlier than 35 days after publication of the final results. If a timely summons is filed at the U.S. Court of International Trade, the instructions will direct CBP not to liquidate relevant entries until the time to file a request for a statutory injunction has expired (i.e., within 90 days of publication).
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