North America, a subsidiary of OCP Group, announced that a vessel carrying approximately 54,000 metric tons of Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) fertilizer from Morocco has arrived at the Port of New Orleans. From there, the product will be distributed to American farmers, supporting fertilizer availability ahead of the fall application season.
The shipment follows the administration’s decision to grant temporary relief from countervailing duties (CVD) on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports, a step that helps restore American farmers’ access to an additional source of phosphate fertilizer supply after years of constrained availability.
Following the administration’s June 29th announcement of temporary relief, OCP engaged with the Department of Commerce and relevant US authorities to obtain clarity on the applicable implementation requirements and ensure compliance before shipments began.
With the relevant guidance now finalized, and customer demand assured, shipments can proceed during the temporary suspension of CVD tariffs on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco.
“This shipment reflects our commitment to supply the U.S. market,” said Kevin Kimm, CEO of OCP North America. “The temporary relief has enabled Moroccan phosphate fertilizer to return to the U.S. market. We are now focused on helping supplement available supply and ensuring American farmers have access to the fertilizer they need, when they need it.”