Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; n.e.c. in heading no. 3105

HS v2017 Code: 310590

About fertilizers, mineral or chemical; n.e.c. in heading no. 3105

HS code 310590 covers a diverse range of mineral and chemical fertilizers that are not classified elsewhere in the broader 3105 heading. These fertilizers play a crucial role in modern agriculture, helping to enhance soil fertility and boost crop yields to meet the growing global demand for food. As a key input for the agricultural sector, this industry is closely tied to the overall performance of the economy and food security.

Production process

The production of fertilizers under HS code 310590 typically involves various chemical processes, such as the combination of different mineral and organic compounds. Common techniques may include mixing, blending, granulation, and compaction to create the desired formulations. Manufacturers often utilize specialized equipment and carefully controlled conditions to ensure product quality and consistency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 310590 fertilizers include a range of mineral resources, such as 251010 Natural calcium phosphates and 310210 Urea, as well as various chemical compounds. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery, including mixers, granulators, and packaging equipment, to facilitate the production and distribution of these fertilizers.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 310590 fertilizer industry is a diverse range of mineral and chemical fertilizer products that are used by farmers, gardeners, and other agricultural producers. These fertilizers may be consumed by various other industries, such as 010000 Agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, 110000 Food products, beverages and tobacco, and 010100 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities.

Revisions to 310590

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 310590. The most recent 1 version of this code (310590) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 310590 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for fertilizers, mineral or chemical; n.e.c. in heading no. 3105

    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/v2017/310590'>310590: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; n.e.c. in heading no. 3105</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/v2017/310520'>310520: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310530'>310530: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310551'>310551: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing nitrates and phosphates</a>"]
B --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/310560'>310560: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the two fertilizing elements phosphorus and potassium</a>"]

    

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