Extra taxes linger on Chinese potassium phosphate salts
Published Date: 10/5/2026
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The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes on certain potassium phosphate salts from China because removing them could let unfair government help continue. This affects Chinese exporters and U.S. producers who want a level playing field. The decision started on October 5, 2026, and means these duties will stay in place to protect American businesses.
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Countervailing Duty Order Continued at 109.11%
Commerce determined that revoking the countervailing duty order on certain potassium phosphate salts from the People's Republic of China would likely allow countervailable subsidies to continue. Effective October 5, 2026, Commerce found net countervailable subsidy rates of 109.11 percent ad valorem for Lianyungang Mupro Import Export Co. Ltd.; Mianyang Aostar Phosphate Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.; Shifang Anda Chemicals Co. Ltd.; and for all others.
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