China yesterday launched a 150 percent special export tariff on
nitrogenous fertilizer and synthetic ammonia, a move to satisfy domestic demand,
according tothe customs tariff commission (CTC) of the State Council.
The commission said the special tariff on the two products would last through
the end of this year. The previous tariff for the two fertilizers was 100
percent.
The commission also said the 100 percent special export tariff on other
fertilizers has been extended to the end of this year.
On April 20, the country started collecting a 100-percent special tariff (a
tariff yet again levied on export fertilizers in addition to the common tariff
rate) on all fertilizer exports and some fertilizer-related raw materials
through Sept. 30, a period of high domestic demand.
