HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3102.40 – Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances, mixtures thereof
HS code 3102.40 is the 6-digit subheading for fertilizers, mineral or chemical, ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances, mixtures thereof. It is used for ammonium nitrate-calcium carbonate blends, stabilized ammonium nitrate fertilizers, granular AN-CaCO3 mixtures, prilled ammonium nitrate with fillers and calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) with specific AN content..
What HS 3102.40 covers
This HS code covers mineral or chemical fertilizers consisting of ammonium nitrate mixed with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances. These blends are crucial in international agriculture, offering a safer and often more stable form of nitrogen fertilizer compared to pure ammonium nitrate, reducing explosion risks and improving handling. Major players in this trade include large multinational chemical and agricultural input companies like Yara, EuroChem, and CF Industries, who export these products globally. Importing countries are typically those with significant agricultural sectors, such as Brazil, India, and various EU nations, seeking efficient nitrogen sources for crop growth. Key considerations for trade involve stringent safety regulations for storage and transport, quality control to ensure nutrient content, and compliance with environmental standards, especially given the CBAM implications for carbon-intensive production processes.
- Covers
- Ammonium nitrate-calcium carbonate blends
- Stabilized ammonium nitrate fertilizers
- Granular AN-CaCO3 mixtures
- Prilled ammonium nitrate with fillers
- Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) with specific AN content.
- Examples
- YaraBela CAN (Yara)
- KAS (K+S)
- Nitram (CF Industries)
- EuroChem CAN
- OCI Agro CAN.
Codes often confused with 3102.40
Common mistake. This code is often confused with pure ammonium nitrate (310230) or other nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., 310210 for urea) if the presence of non-fertilizing substances is overlooked, leading to incorrect duty rates or regulatory compliance issues.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 310240, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 310240 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% 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 Netherlands $622M 22% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $440M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $310M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $651M 21% of world imports
- 2 France $382M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $260M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for 3102.40
Brazil does not split HS 3102.40: its NCM code is 3102.40.00.
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 3102.40
What is HS code 310240?
HS code 310240 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances, mixtures thereof. This HS code covers mineral or chemical fertilizers consisting of ammonium nitrate mixed with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances. These blends are crucial in international agriculture, offering a safer and often more stable form of nitrogen fertilizer compared to pure ammonium nitrate, reducing explosion risks and improving handling. Major players in this trade include large multinational chemical and agricultural input companies like Yara, EuroChem, and CF Industries, who export these products globally. Importing countries are typically those with significant agricultural sectors, such as Brazil, India, and various EU nations, seeking efficient nitrogen sources for crop growth. Key considerations for trade involve stringent safety regulations for storage and transport, quality control to ensure nutrient content, and compliance with environmental standards, especially given the CBAM implications for carbon-intensive production processes.
What products fall under HS code 310240?
Ammonium nitrate-calcium carbonate blends, stabilized ammonium nitrate fertilizers, granular AN-CaCO3 mixtures, prilled ammonium nitrate with fillers, calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) with specific AN content.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 310240?
This code is often confused with pure ammonium nitrate (310230) or other nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., 310210 for urea) if the presence of non-fertilizing substances is overlooked, leading to incorrect duty rates or regulatory compliance issues.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 310240?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 310240 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($622M, 22% of world exports), Belgium ($440M) and Germany ($310M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 310240?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 310240 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($651M, 21% of world imports), France ($382M) and the United Kingdom ($260M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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 310240 structured?
HS code 310240 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 310240?
In Brazil, HS code 310240 is NCM 3102.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.