About HS Code 310280
HS code 310280 pertains to nitrogenous mineral or chemical fertilizers that are mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution. This category primarily encompasses Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) solutions, which are highly popular liquid fertilizers due to their ease of application, uniform nutrient distribution, and ability to provide both quick-release (nitrate) and slow-release (urea) nitrogen. These solutions are widely traded internationally, with large agricultural chemical companies and cooperatives being key exporters. Importing countries are typically those with extensive arable land and mechanized farming operations, such as the United States, Canada, Brazil, and various European nations. Trade involves specialized storage and transport infrastructure (e.g., tanks, pipelines), quality control for concentration levels, and adherence to environmental regulations regarding handling and application, especially considering the CBAM implications for their production.
Products Under This Code
Urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution, UAN 28%, UAN 32%, liquid nitrogen fertilizer, aqueous urea-ammonium nitrate mixtures, ammoniacal urea-ammonium nitrate solutions.
Real World Examples
UAN 32 (Nutrien), UAN 28 (CF Industries), Koch Agronomic Services UAN, OCI Agro UAN, EuroChem UAN.
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with solid urea (310210) or solid ammonium nitrate (310230) if the 'aqueous or ammoniacal solution' form is not recognized, or with other liquid nitrogen fertilizers if the specific urea-ammonium nitrate mixture is not identified.
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.
Products Classified Under 3102.80
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Canada, and Russia are major producers and exporters, with significant imports by large agricultural economies globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 310280?
HS code 310280 covers: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution. HS code 310280 pertains to nitrogenous mineral or chemical fertilizers that are mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution. This category primarily encompasses Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) solutions, which are highly popular liquid fertilizers due to their ease of application, uniform nutrient distribution, and ability to provide both quick-release (nitrate) and slow-release (urea) nitrogen. These solutions are widely traded internationally, with large agricultural chemical companies and cooperatives being key exporters. Importing countries are typically those with extensive arable land and mechanized farming operations, such as the United States, Canada, Brazil, and various European nations. Trade involves specialized storage and transport infrastructure (e.g., tanks, pipelines), quality control for concentration levels, and adherence to environmental regulations regarding handling and application, especially considering the CBAM implications for their production.
What products fall under HS code 310280?
Urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution, UAN 28%, UAN 32%, liquid nitrogen fertilizer, aqueous urea-ammonium nitrate mixtures, ammoniacal urea-ammonium nitrate solutions.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 310280?
This code can be confused with solid urea (310210) or solid ammonium nitrate (310230) if the 'aqueous or ammoniacal solution' form is not recognized, or with other liquid nitrogen fertilizers if the specific urea-ammonium nitrate mixture is not identified.
How is HS code 310280 structured?
HS code 310280 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.