Do I need to declare chemical treatments in my fertilizer?

If your fertilizer contains synthetic chemicals, you may need to look for a different heading in Chapter 31.

What is the difference between animal and vegetable fertilizers?

Animal fertilizers are derived from animal byproducts, while vegetable fertilizers come from plant materials.

Are there any special import regulations for fertilizers?

Yes, importing fertilizers may require specific permits or compliance with agricultural regulations depending on your country.

HS-4 · Heading

3101 — Fertilizers; animal or vegetable, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilizers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products

Chapter 31: Fertilisers

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 3101 when importing fertilizers made from animal or vegetable sources, whether mixed or chemically treated. For example, if you're shipping a blend of bone meal and plant-based nutrients for agricultural use, this code applies.

When deciding between subheadings, consider the composition of your fertilizer. HS-6 310100 covers all types of fertilizers that are either animal or vegetable-based, regardless of treatment. If your product is solely derived from these sources without any synthetic additives, this is the correct classification.

If your fertilizer includes a mix of animal and vegetable products, you still use HS-6 310100. However, if you have a product that contains synthetic chemicals or other non-vegetable/animal components, you may need to look at other headings in Chapter 31 to find the right code.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

animal fertilizers · vegetable fertilizers · mixed fertilizers · chemical treatment fertilizers · fertilizers for agriculture · organic fertilizers · bone meal · plant-based nutrients · fertilizer classification · HS code for fertilizers

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Bone meal fertilizer for soil enrichment
Fish emulsion used as a natural fertilizer
Compost made from plant-based materials
Organic fertilizer blends containing animal byproducts
Liquid fertilizers derived from vegetable sources
Granular fertilizers with mixed animal and vegetable origins

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS code 3101 used for?
How to classify organic fertilizers?
Are animal and vegetable fertilizers the same?
What products fall under HS-4 3101?
Do I need a special permit for importing fertilizers?
How to determine the right HS code for mixed fertilizers?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products are classified under HS-4 3101?: HS-4 3101 includes fertilizers made from animal or vegetable sources, whether mixed or chemically treated.
Can I use HS-6 310100 for all my fertilizer products?: Yes, HS-6 310100 covers all fertilizers that are either animal or vegetable-based, regardless of treatment.
Do I need to declare chemical treatments in my fertilizer?: If your fertilizer contains synthetic chemicals, you may need to look for a different heading in Chapter 31.
What is the difference between animal and vegetable fertilizers?: Animal fertilizers are derived from animal byproducts, while vegetable fertilizers come from plant materials.
Are there any special import regulations for fertilizers?: Yes, importing fertilizers may require specific permits or compliance with agricultural regulations depending on your country.