Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing nitrates and phosphates

HS v2022 Code: 310551

About fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing nitrates and phosphates

HS code 310551 covers a crucial category of fertilizers that are essential for modern agriculture and food production. These mineral or chemical fertilizers containing nitrates and phosphates play a vital role in enhancing soil fertility, boosting crop yields, and supporting the global food supply chain. As a key input for the 010000 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing industry, this product category is a significant contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of fertilizers under HS code 310551 typically involves a multi-step process. The primary raw materials, such as nitrogen-rich compounds and phosphate-containing minerals, are extracted and processed through a series of chemical reactions and physical separation techniques. This process often includes acidulation, granulation, and drying to create the final fertilizer product with the desired nutrient composition and physical properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 310551 fertilizers include nitrogen-containing compounds (e.g., ammonia, urea), phosphate-rich minerals (e.g., phosphate rock), as well as various other chemical additives and processing aids. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the various stages of production, such as reactors, granulators, and drying systems.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 310551 is a range of mineral or chemical fertilizers containing both nitrates and phosphates. These fertilizers are widely used in the 010000 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing industry to enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth. The outputs of this industry may also be consumed by other related industries, such as 201000 Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemical Products and 202000 Manufacture of Rubber and Plastic Products.

Revisions to 310551

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 310551. The most recent 1 version of this code (310551) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 310551.

Family tree for fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing nitrates and phosphates

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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/v2022/310551'>310551: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing nitrates and phosphates</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/v2022/310520'>310520: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310530'>310530: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> 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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