What types of fertilizers fall under HS-4 3105?

HS-4 3105 covers mineral or chemical fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, especially those in packages weighing no more than 10kg.

How do I determine the correct HS-6 subheading for my fertilizer?

Identify the primary nutrients in your fertilizer. If it contains all three elements, use **310520**; for specific compounds like ammonium phosphate, refer to **310540**.

Are there specific packaging requirements for fertilizers under HS-4 3105?

Yes, products must be in packages with a gross weight not exceeding 10kg to qualify under this heading.

What if my fertilizer contains only two of the key elements?

If your fertilizer contains only nitrogen and phosphorus, use **310559**. For phosphorus and potassium, select **310560**.

Can I import fertilizers in bulk under HS-4 3105?

No, HS-4 3105 specifically applies to fertilizers in packages not exceeding 10kg. Bulk fertilizers would need a different classification.

HS-4 3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 3105 when importing mineral or chemical fertilizers that contain nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium, especially if they come in packages weighing no more than 10kg. For example, a shipment of small bags of granular fertilizer designed for home gardening would fall under this code.

Choosing the right HS-6 subheading can depend on the specific composition of the fertilizer. For instance, if your product contains all three key nutrients—nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—it should be classified under 310520. However, if it’s a specific type like ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate, you would use 310540.

If your fertilizer contains only two of the elements, such as nitrogen and phosphorus without nitrates, then 310559 is appropriate. On the other hand, if it contains phosphorus and potassium, you would select 310560. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate classification and compliance.

Keywords & topics

Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.

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Examples

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

Granular fertilizer in 5kg bags containing nitrogen and phosphorus.
Tablets of multi-nutrient fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Small packages of diammonium phosphate for agricultural use.
Fertilizer mix in 10kg bags containing ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate.
Home gardening fertilizer tablets with a balanced nutrient profile.
Liquid fertilizer containing nitrates and phosphates in 1-liter bottles.