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

HS v2022 Code: 310520

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

HS code 310520 covers a critical segment of the global fertilizer industry. Fertilizers containing the three essential nutrients - nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium - are vital for enhancing agricultural productivity and meeting the world's growing food demands. This class of fertilizers is widely used across various crop types and farming practices, making it a crucial component of the broader agricultural supply chain.

Production process

The production of fertilizers under HS code 310520 typically involves a multi-step process. The key steps include the extraction and processing of raw materials, such as mineral deposits and synthetic compounds, to obtain the desired nutrient composition. Advanced chemical processes, including mixing, granulation, and drying, are then employed to create the final fertilizer product in a stable and easily applicable form.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 310520 fertilizers include mineral resources (e.g., 251010 Natural calcium phosphates, 310210 Urea, 310230 Ammonium sulphate), as well as specialized equipment for material handling, mixing, and packaging. Energy sources, such as natural gas or electricity, are also essential for powering the various stages of the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 310520 is a range of multi-nutrient fertilizer products, which are then distributed and sold to agricultural producers, including farmers, horticulturists, and landscapers. These fertilizers are often blended with other 310520 Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium or 310540 (Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate)) to meet specific crop or soil requirements.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 310520.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/31'>31: Fertilizers</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3105'>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/v2022/310520'>310520: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310510'>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/v2022/310530'>310530: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310540'>310540: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310551'>310551: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing nitrates and phosphates</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310559'>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/v2022/310560'>310560: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the two fertilizing elements phosphorus and potassium</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310590'>310590: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; n.e.c. in heading no. 3105</a>"]

    

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