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

HS v2022 Code: 310560

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

HS code 310560 covers a critical segment of the global fertilizer industry. Fertilizers containing both phosphorus and potassium are essential for maintaining soil fertility and supporting the growth of a wide range of agricultural crops. This industry plays a vital role in ensuring global food security and sustaining the productivity of farmland around the world.

Production process

The production of fertilizers under HS code 310560 typically involves the chemical processing of mineral resources. Key steps include mining and refining phosphate and potassium-bearing ores, blending these raw materials in precise ratios, and then granulating or pelletizing the final product. Advanced techniques may also incorporate additional nutrients or specialized coatings to enhance the fertilizer's performance and efficiency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 310560 fertilizers include phosphate rock, potassium salts (such as potassium chloride or potassium sulfate), as well as various other mineral sources. Specialized equipment for grinding, mixing, and granulation is also essential. Energy, water, and a range of chemical additives are additional key inputs in the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

Fertilizers classified under HS code 310560 are primarily consumed by the agricultural sector, where they are applied to croplands, orchards, and other cultivated areas to replenish soil nutrients and enhance plant growth. The outputs of this industry are often further processed or blended with other fertilizer types 310510 Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus or 310520 Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium before reaching end-users.

Revisions to 310560

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 310560. The most recent 1 version of this code (310560) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 310560.

Family tree for fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the two fertilizing elements 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/v2022/310560'>310560: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing the two fertilizing elements 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/v2022/310520'>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/v2022/310551'>310551: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; containing nitrates and phosphates</a>"]
B --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/310590'>310590: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; n.e.c. in heading no. 3105</a>"]

    

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