Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution

HS v2017 Code: 310210

About fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution

HS code 310210 covers the classification of nitrogenous fertilizers, specifically urea, whether in solid or aqueous solution form. Fertilizers are a critical input for modern agriculture, helping to boost crop yields and enhance food production to meet the demands of a growing global population. The urea fertilizers described by this code play a vital role in supporting the 030000 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing industry, a key driver of economic activity worldwide.

Production process

Urea fertilizers are primarily produced through the Haber-Bosch process, which involves the reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen gases under high temperature and pressure conditions. The resulting urea solution is then concentrated, solidified, and sometimes coated to improve its handling and application properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of urea fertilizers include natural gas or other hydrocarbon feedstocks as a source of hydrogen, as well as air or other sources of nitrogen. Specialized production equipment, such as high-pressure reactors and evaporation systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

Urea fertilizers classified under HS code 310210 are primarily consumed by the 010000 Agriculture and Horticulture industry, where they are applied to crops to enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth. The output of this industry may also be used as a feedstock for other chemical processes, such as the production of 290121 Ethylene or 292221 Urea resins.

Revisions to 310210

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 310210. The most recent 1 version of this code (310210) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 310210 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/31'>31: Fertilizers</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3102'>3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310210'>310210: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310221'>310221: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310229'>310229: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, other than ammonium sulphate</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310230'>310230: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310240'>310240: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances, mixtures thereof</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310250'>310250: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, sodium nitrate</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310260'>310260: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310280'>310280: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310290'>310290: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings</a>"]

    

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