Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

HS v2017 Code: 310520

About fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

HS code 310520 covers a crucial segment of the global fertilizer industry. Fertilizers containing the three primary macronutrients - nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium - are essential for maintaining soil fertility and supporting robust crop yields. This class of fertilizers is widely used in agricultural production, playing a vital role in ensuring global food security and the sustainability of modern farming practices.

Production process

The production of 310520 fertilizers typically involves a multi-step chemical process. Raw materials such as ammonia, phosphate rock, and potash are combined and subjected to various reactions, including acidulation, granulation, and drying. The resulting granular or powdered fertilizer is then packaged and distributed for use by farmers and agricultural operations.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 310520 fertilizers include ammonia, phosphate rock, and potash. These raw materials are sourced from mining, chemical processing, and other industrial activities. Additionally, the production process requires specialized equipment such as reactors, granulators, and drying systems, as well as significant energy inputs in the form of heat and electricity.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 310520 is a balanced, multi-nutrient fertilizer that can be applied to a wide range of crops. This fertilizer is commonly consumed by 010000 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, 110000 Food Products, and 010100 Crop and Animal Production, Hunting and Related Service Activities industries, among others. The use of these fertilizers helps to optimize plant growth, improve soil health, and enhance agricultural productivity.

Revisions to 310520

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 310520. The most recent 1 version of this code (310520) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 310520 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/31'>31: Fertilizers</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310520'>310520: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310510'>310510: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10kg</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310530'>310530: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310540'>310540: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310551'>310551: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing nitrates and phosphates</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310559'>310559: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310560'>310560: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the two fertilizing elements phosphorus and potassium</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310590'>310590: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; n.e.c. in heading no. 3105</a>"]

    

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