HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3102.10 – Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
HS code 3102.10 is the 6-digit subheading for fertilizers, mineral or chemical, nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution. It is used for granular urea, prilled urea, urea solution, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution (as a component) and slow-release urea.
What HS 3102.10 covers
This HS code specifically identifies urea, a mineral or chemical nitrogenous fertilizer, whether or not in aqueous solution. Urea is the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer globally, playing a pivotal role in ensuring food security by boosting crop yields. Its trade is a massive international commodity market, with large-scale producers exporting to agricultural nations worldwide. Production is energy-intensive, making trade dynamics sensitive to natural gas prices. Key considerations include its high nitrogen content, ease of handling, and various forms (granular, prilled, solution). The inclusion of urea under CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) signifies increasing scrutiny on the carbon footprint of its production and trade, potentially impacting global supply chains and pricing. Major players in this market are often large chemical and agricultural companies.
- Covers
- Granular urea
- Prilled urea
- Urea solution
- Urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution (as a component)
- Slow-release urea
- Urea formaldehyde
- Examples
- YaraBela Urea
- Nutrien Urea
- OCI Nitrogen Urea
- SABIC Agri-Nutrients Urea
- CF Industries Urea
Codes often confused with 3102.10
Common mistake. Urea can be confused with other nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., ammonium nitrate 310230) or even industrial chemicals (2808) if its primary use as a fertilizer isn't explicitly specified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 310210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 310210 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$3.8B 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Nigeria $2.2B 8.9% of world exports
- 3 Qatar* ~$2.1B 8.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $24.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $4.7B 18% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $3.3B 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $2.2B 8.1% of world imports
World total: $26.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3102.10 2
Brazil splits HS 3102.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3102.10.10 Urea, over 45% nitrogen (dry basis)Que contenha, em peso, mais de 45 % de nitrogênio (azoto), calculado sobre o produto anidro no estado seco
- 3102.10.90 Other urea, not over 45% nitrogen (dry basis)Outra
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 31.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 3102.10
What is HS code 310210?
HS code 310210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution. This HS code specifically identifies urea, a mineral or chemical nitrogenous fertilizer, whether or not in aqueous solution. Urea is the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer globally, playing a pivotal role in ensuring food security by boosting crop yields. Its trade is a massive international commodity market, with large-scale producers exporting to agricultural nations worldwide. Production is energy-intensive, making trade dynamics sensitive to natural gas prices. Key considerations include its high nitrogen content, ease of handling, and various forms (granular, prilled, solution). The inclusion of urea under CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) signifies increasing scrutiny on the carbon footprint of its production and trade, potentially impacting global supply chains and pricing. Major players in this market are often large chemical and agricultural companies.
What products fall under HS code 310210?
Granular urea, prilled urea, urea solution, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution (as a component), slow-release urea, urea formaldehyde
What are common misclassifications for HS code 310210?
Urea can be confused with other nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., ammonium nitrate 310230) or even industrial chemicals (2808) if its primary use as a fertilizer isn't explicitly specified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 310210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 310210 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $3.8B, 16% of world exports), Nigeria ($2.2B) and Qatar (about $2.1B). World exports came to about $24.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 310210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 310210 in UN Comtrade data were India ($4.7B, 18% of world imports), Brazil ($3.3B) and the United States ($2.2B). World imports came to about $26.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 310210 structured?
HS code 310210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (31) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 310210?
Brazil splits HS code 310210 into 2 NCM codes: 3102.10.10 (Urea, over 45% nitrogen (dry basis)), 3102.10.90 (Other urea, not over 45% nitrogen (dry basis)). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.