Product classification
HS code for Nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate): 3102.30
Fertilizers, mineral or chemical, nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Classification of nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) under HS 3102.30
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is classified under HS code 3102.30. Chapter 31 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to fertilizers, and heading 3102 specifically covers mineral or chemical fertilizers that are nitrogenous. Subheading 3102.30 is the specific designation for ammonium nitrate, whether or not it is in an aqueous solution. This classification is used for products intended for soil application to provide nitrogen to plants. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the ammonium nitrate is in a solid prilled form or a liquid solution, provided it is not mixed with other fertilizing elements like phosphorus or potassium in a way that would move it to heading 3105. The purity and the specific chemical identity as ammonium nitrate are the primary drivers for this classification under GRI 1. This code is essential for monitoring the trade of substances that are both vital for agriculture and subject to strict security regulations due to their potential use in explosives.
- Covers
- Pure ammonium nitrate in prilled or granular form
- Ammonium nitrate in aqueous solution for agricultural use
- High-nitrogen mineral fertilizers consisting of ammonium nitrate
- Also under 3102.30
- YaraBela Ammonium Nitrate
- OCI Nitrogen Ammonium Nitrate
- EuroChem Ammonium Nitrate
- CF Industries Ammonium Nitrate
Codes often confused with 3102.30
Common mistake. Ammonium nitrate (3102.30) is often confused with 3102.40, which covers mixtures of ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances. This is a critical distinction for safety regulations and tariff application. Another frequent error is classifying it under 3105.20 if it is part of a multi-nutrient (NPK) fertilizer; heading 3105 is reserved for fertilizers containing two or three of the fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Furthermore, if the product is not intended for fertilizer use, it might be mistakenly placed in Chapter 28, though Chapter 31 usually takes precedence for this chemical.
Top exporters and importers of HS 310230 (the code used for nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 310230 (the code used for nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate)) in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 11% of world imports. Peru did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its imports here ($101M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 310230, not only nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$993M 33% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $250M 8.2% of world exports
- 3 Bulgaria $204M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $352M 11% of world imports
- 2 Canada $184M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 India $168M 5.3% of world imports
Peru did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its imports here ($101M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
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 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 code for nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate)
Brazil classifies nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) under NCM 3102.30.00: HS 3102.30 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 nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate)
What is the HS code for Nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate)?
The HS code for Nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) is 310230 (Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution). The HS code for ammonium nitrate used as a nitrogenous fertilizer is 3102.30.
How do I classify Nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) for customs?
Nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) is classified under HS code 310230 — Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 3102.30 cover liquid ammonium nitrate?
Yes, HS code 3102.30 covers ammonium nitrate whether it is in a solid state or in an aqueous solution.
Which countries are the top exporters of nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) (HS 310230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 310230 (the code used for nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate)) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $993M, 33% of world exports), the United States ($250M) and Bulgaria ($204M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) (HS 310230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 310230 (the code used for nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate)) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($352M, 11% of world imports), Canada ($184M) and India ($168M). World imports came to about $3.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Peru did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its imports here ($101M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 310230 for Nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) 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 nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) in Brazil?
In Brazil, nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) (HS 310230) is classified under NCM 3102.30.00.