Vietnam does not extend the safeguard measures on imported DAP and MAP fertilizers

The application of safeguard measures, valid from March 7, 2020 to September 6, 2022, was granted based on Decision no.715/QD-BCT which was issued on March 3, 2020. In Decision no.715, the application periods for the safeguard measures were divided into 3 periods. In each period of time, the applicable safeguard tax rates are as follows: 

• From March 7, 2020 to March 6, 2021: 1.050.662 VND/ton 

• From March 7, 2021 to March 6, 2022: 1.029.219 VND/ton 

• From March 7, 2022 to September 6, 2022: 1.007.778 VND/ton 

On June 24, 2022, the Trade Remedies Authority open a public consultation to investigate the final review of the application of safeguard measures for imported DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate) and MAP (Mono-ammonium Phosphate) fertilizers. On September 7, 2022, when the safeguard measures applied to imported DAP and MAP fertilizers expired, the Ministry of Industry and Trade decided not to extend the application. From September 7, 2022 onwards, the imported duty rate 0 VND/ton is applied for imported DAP and MAP fertilizers. 

This decision applies to inorganic fertilizers DAP and MAP with the HS (Harmonized System) code:  

• 3105.10.20 

• 3105.10.90 

• 3105.20.00 

• 3105.30.00 

• 3105.40.00 

• 3105.51.00 

• 3105.59.00 

• 3105.90.00