What does Preamble of Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit the imposition of duties on imported phosphate fertilizers. The prohibition applies to duties imposed under section 122 or 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The bill is referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act.

What does ACCESS TO PHOSPHATE. of Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act do?

This section provides an exception to duties imposed under sections 122 or 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The exception applies to articles imported from the Kingdom of Morocco. The articles must be classified under heading 3103 or 3105 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. This exception takes effect 7 days after the enactment of this Act. This exception supersedes any other provision of law, including the Tariff Act of 1930.

What does REVOCATION OF COUNTERVAILING DUTY ORDERS. of Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act do?

This section revokes countervailing duty orders related to phosphate fertilizers imported from the Kingdom of Morocco and the Russian Federation (issued on April 7, 2021). The revocation becomes effective four business days after the Act's enactment. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to ensure no duties or cash deposits are collected in violation of the revocation, except for duties assessed from administrative reviews completed before the effective date. U.S. Customs and Border Protection must refund any cash deposits paid by importers of record for Moroccan imports within 90 days of the Act's enactment, excluding those subject to prior administrative reviews.

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Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 4/29/2026

Author: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the imposition of duties on imported phosphate fertilizers under specific trade laws.
It establishes an exception to this prohibition for phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, classified under specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule headings.
The bill revokes existing countervailing duty orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and the Russian Federation, requiring refunds of cash deposits.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4418(In Committee)Official page

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