Product classification
HS code for CAN fertilizer: 3102.40
Fertilizers, mineral or chemical, ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances, mixtures thereof.
Classification of CAN fertilizer under HS 3102.40
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) fertilizer is classified under HS code 3102.40. This classification is determined by the Harmonized System's Chapter 31, which covers mineral or chemical fertilizers. Specifically, 3102.40 is reserved for mixtures of ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances. The classification logic hinges on the fact that CAN is a nitrogenous fertilizer where the ammonium nitrate is stabilized by an inert filler, typically limestone or dolomite. This stabilization is crucial for safety, as pure ammonium nitrate is highly volatile. To qualify for this code, the product must be intended for agricultural use and the nitrogen content must be derived from the ammonium nitrate component. The presence of calcium carbonate serves as a pH neutralizer and a safety diluent, distinguishing it from pure nitrogen fertilizers or complex NPK blends.
- Covers
- Granular Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
- Prilled CAN fertilizer
- Ammonium nitrate mixed with dolomite
- Ammonium nitrate mixed with limestone for agricultural use
- Stabilized nitrogenous mineral fertilizers
- Also under 3102.40
- YaraBela CAN (Yara)
- KAS (K+S)
- Nitram (CF Industries)
- EuroChem CAN
- OCI Agro CAN.
Codes often confused with 3102.40
Common mistake. CAN fertilizer is frequently misclassified under HS code 3102.30, which is strictly for pure ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution. Another common error is using HS code 3105.20 for NPK fertilizers; however, CAN does not contain significant phosphorus or potassium. If the mixture contains other fertilizing elements like sulfur in significant quantities, it might be pushed into 3105.90, but standard CAN remains firmly in 3102.40.
Top exporters and importers of HS 310240 (the code used for CAN fertilizer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 310240 (the code used for CAN fertilizer) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 310240, not only CAN fertilizer.
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 CAN fertilizer
Brazil classifies CAN fertilizer under NCM 3102.40.00: HS 3102.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 CAN fertilizer
What is the HS code for CAN fertilizer?
The HS code for CAN fertilizer is 310240 (Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances, mixtures thereof). The HS code for Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) fertilizer is 3102.40.
How do I classify CAN fertilizer for customs?
CAN fertilizer is classified under HS code 310240 — Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances, mixtures thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does CAN fertilizer require special hazardous material documentation?
While CAN is classified under 3102.40 for trade, it is often subject to specific transport regulations (such as UN 2067) because it contains ammonium nitrate, though it is significantly less hazardous than pure 3102.30 products.
Which countries are the top exporters of CAN fertilizer (HS 310240)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 310240 (the code used for CAN fertilizer) 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 CAN fertilizer (HS 310240)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 310240 (the code used for CAN fertilizer) 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.
Is the HS code for CAN fertilizer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 310240 for CAN fertilizer is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for CAN fertilizer in Brazil?
In Brazil, CAN fertilizer (HS 310240) is classified under NCM 3102.40.00.