Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic

HS v2017 Code: 3104

About fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic

HS code 3104 covers a crucial segment of the fertilizer industry, focusing on mineral or chemical potassic fertilizers. These fertilizers play a vital role in modern agriculture, helping to enhance soil fertility and boost crop yields. As a key input for farmers and agricultural producers worldwide, the potassic fertilizer industry is an integral part of the broader global food supply chain and economic ecosystem.

Production process

The production of potassic fertilizers typically involves the mining and processing of potassium-rich minerals, such as potash. These raw materials are then subjected to various chemical reactions and processing steps to extract and concentrate the potassium content, resulting in the final potassic fertilizer products. The specific techniques employed can vary depending on the source of the potassium and the desired formulation of the final fertilizer.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the potassic fertilizer industry include potassium-bearing minerals, such as 2528 Natural borates and concentrates thereof, 2501 (Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride), and 2510 Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk. Additionally, the industry relies on various chemical reagents, processing equipment, and energy sources to facilitate the extraction, purification, and formulation of the final fertilizer products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the potassic fertilizer industry are various formulations of potassium-based fertilizers, which are then consumed by 3105 Mineral or chemical fertilizers containing two or three of the fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilizers; goods of this chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg and 3103 Mineral or chemical fertilizers, phosphatic. These fertilizers are essential inputs for agricultural producers, helping to maintain soil fertility and optimize crop growth and yields.

Family tree for fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/31'>31: Fertilizers</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3104'>3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3101'>3101: Fertilizers; animal or vegetable, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilizers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3102'>3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3103'>3103: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3105'>3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg</a>"]

    B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310420'>310420: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; potassic, potassium chloride</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310430'>310430: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; potassic, potassium sulphate</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310490'>310490: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104</a>"]


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