Product classification
HS code for Nitrogen fertilizer blend: 3102.60
Fertilizers, mineral or chemical, nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate.
Classification of nitrogen fertilizer blend under HS 3102.60
Nitrogen fertilizer blends consisting of double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate are classified under HS code 3102.60. This classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, as well as the specific notes for Chapter 31 of the Harmonized System. Heading 3102 specifically covers mineral or chemical fertilizers that are nitrogenous. Subheading 3102.60 is a specific provision for the double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate. The classification is determined by the chemical composition of the product; for a fertilizer to fall under this code, it must primarily provide nitrogen as a nutrient and specifically contain these two salts in a combined or mixed state. This classification remains applicable regardless of whether the product is intended for direct soil application or for use in fertigation systems, provided it meets the chemical criteria defined in the HS nomenclature. The presence of calcium in this mixture serves as a secondary nutrient, but the primary classification remains under nitrogenous fertilizers because the ammonium nitrate component is the dominant source of nitrogen.
- Covers
- Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) mixtures
- Double salts of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate
- Granulated nitrogenous fertilizers containing calcium and ammonium salts
- Blended mineral fertilizers where the nitrogen source is exclusively calcium-ammonium nitrate double salts
- Also under 3102.60
- YaraLiva Nitrabor (Yara)
- Haifa Cal GG (Haifa Group)
- ICL Specialty Fertilizers Nova Calcium
- SQM Qrop K Plus.
Codes often confused with 3102.60
Common mistake. This product is frequently misclassified under HS code 3102.10, which is reserved for Urea, or HS code 3102.30, which covers pure ammonium nitrate. Another common error is classifying these blends under HS code 3105.20 if the exporter mistakenly believes the calcium content qualifies it as a multi-nutrient fertilizer (NPK). However, calcium is not considered one of the three primary fertilizing elements (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) for the purposes of heading 3105. Furthermore, if the mixture contains any amount of phosphorus or potassium, it must be moved to heading 3105 entirely.
Top exporters and importers of HS 310260 (the code used for nitrogen fertilizer blend), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 310260 (the code used for nitrogen fertilizer blend) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 310260, not only nitrogen fertilizer blend.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $147M 32% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$71M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 South Africa $59M 13% of world exports
World total: $462M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $103M 12% of world imports
- 2 India $63M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Spain $51M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $861M 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 blend
Brazil classifies nitrogen fertilizer blend under NCM 3102.60.00: HS 3102.60 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 blend
What is the HS code for Nitrogen fertilizer blend?
The HS code for Nitrogen fertilizer blend is 310260 (Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate). The specific HS code for nitrogen fertilizer blends consisting of double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate is 3102.60.
How do I classify Nitrogen fertilizer blend for customs?
Nitrogen fertilizer blend is classified under HS code 310260 — Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include liquid nitrogen fertilizers?
No, liquid nitrogenous fertilizers, such as mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution, are classified under HS code 3102.80.
Which countries are the top exporters of nitrogen fertilizer blend (HS 310260)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 310260 (the code used for nitrogen fertilizer blend) in UN Comtrade data were China ($147M, 32% of world exports), Russia (about $71M) and South Africa ($59M). World exports came to about $462M, 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 blend (HS 310260)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 310260 (the code used for nitrogen fertilizer blend) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($103M, 12% of world imports), India ($63M) and Spain ($51M). World imports came to about $861M, 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 Nitrogen fertilizer blend the same in all countries?
The base HS code 310260 for Nitrogen fertilizer blend 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 blend in Brazil?
In Brazil, nitrogen fertilizer blend (HS 310260) is classified under NCM 3102.60.00.