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

HS v2022 Code: 310230

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

HS code 310230 covers the classification of nitrogenous fertilizers containing ammonium nitrate, whether in aqueous solution or not. These fertilizers are a crucial input for the agricultural industry, playing a vital role in enhancing crop yields and supporting global food production. As a key component of the broader fertilizer market, the ammonium nitrate industry is an integral part of the global economy, contributing to the sustainability and growth of the agricultural sector.

Production process

The production of ammonium nitrate fertilizers typically involves the reaction of ammonia with nitric acid, resulting in the formation of ammonium nitrate. This process can be carried out in either a batch or continuous operation, depending on the scale and efficiency requirements of the manufacturing facility. The resulting ammonium nitrate solution is then concentrated, cooled, and sometimes further processed to produce solid or liquid fertilizer products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of ammonium nitrate fertilizers include ammonia, nitric acid, and water. Ammonia is typically produced through the Haber-Bosch process, which combines nitrogen and hydrogen under high temperature and pressure conditions. Nitric acid is commonly produced by the oxidation of ammonia. In addition to these raw materials, the industry also relies on specialized equipment, such as reactors, evaporators, and granulation or prilling towers, to facilitate the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 310230 is ammonium nitrate fertilizer, which can be used in various agricultural applications, including field crops, horticulture, and specialty crops. The ammonium nitrate produced under this code may also be consumed by other industries, such as 310520 (Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) fertilizers) or 310540 (Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate)).

Revisions to 310230

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 310230. The most recent 1 version of this code (310230) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 310230.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/31'>31: Fertilizers</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3102'>3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310230'>310230: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310210'>310210: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310221'>310221: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310229'>310229: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, other than ammonium sulphate</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310240'>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/v2022/310250'>310250: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, sodium nitrate</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310260'>310260: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, double salts and mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310280'>310280: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310290'>310290: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings</a>"]

    

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