The EU suspends customs tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers to import cheaper products and diversify supply
29 May 2026
Effective: 29 May 2026
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Who is affected:
Farmers, importers and nitrogen fertilizer producers in the EU
Summary
The EU temporarily eliminates tariffs (5.5%-6.5%) on nitrogen fertilizers, urea and ammonia to reduce agricultural costs and decrease dependence on Russia.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The Regulation suspends for one year the tariffs of the common customs tariff for urea, ammonia and nitrogen fertilizers, establishing autonomous tariff quotas. Exempt volumes are calculated based on MFN imports from 2024 (excluding Russia and Belarus) plus an additional 20% to promote diversification. Imports originat…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601181: Reglamento (UE) 2026/1181 del Consejo, de 22 de mayo de 2026, por el que se suspenden los derechos del arancel aduanero común a que se refiere el artículo 56, apartado 2, letra c), del Reglamento (UE) n.° 952/2013 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, y por el que se establecen la apertura y el modo de gestión de contingentes arancelarios autónomos para determinados abonos