Federal Register #11038

Temporary Duty-Free Importation of Phosphate Fertilizer from Morocco Authorized by Presidential Proclamation

This opportunity involves a presidential proclamation authorizing temporary duty-free importation of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco to address an emergency in U.S. agricultural supply chains. - Government Buyer: - Executive Office of the President - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named - Kingdom of Morocco identified as the source country for phosphate fertilizer - Products/Services Requested: - Phosphate fertilizer (no specific part numbers or quantities provided) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Temporary suspension of import duties for phosphate fertilizer from Morocco - Action is in response to supply chain disruptions impacting U.S. food production and national security - Applies for up to eight months or until the emergency is declared over - No formal procurement, solicitation, or award process; this is a policy action to facilitate imports

Description

This presidential proclamation declares an emergency due to threats to the availability of sufficient supplies of phosphate fertilizers needed for U.S. agricultural food production. It authorizes the temporary duty-free importation of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco to ensure a stable domestic food supply and mitigate risks to the agricultural economy. The proclamation directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce to permit duty-free imports of phosphate fertilizers from Morocco for up to eight months or until the emergency ends. This action addresses supply chain disruptions and supports U.S. food production and national security.

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