HTS US: 3027.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS code 3027 encompasses mineral or chemical fertilizers that contain nitrogen. These fertilizers may be in various physical forms such as solid, liquid, or granulated and can be either pure nitrogenous fertilizers or mixed with other fertilizers or chemical substances. The heading includes products intended for agricultural use to enhance soil fertility and crop production.
Common forms under this heading include:
- Nitrogenous mineral fertilizers: Fertilizers primarily supplying nitrogen to plants, such as ammonium nitrate, urea, and ammonium sulphate.
- Mixed fertilizers containing nitrogen: Blends of nitrogen with phosphate, potash, or other nutrients.
- Physical states: These fertilizers may be solid (granules, powders), liquid concentrates, or other forms suitable for agricultural application.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical products and other chemical products
- Heading 3027: Mineral or chemical fertilizers containing nitrogen, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3027.XX.XXXX– The last digits specify exact fertilizer types and mixtures.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
While no specific sub-codes are listed in the database for 3027, this heading is generally subdivided for customs and tariff purposes based on the fertilizer composition and form. Typically, detailed codes distinguish between pure nitrogen fertilizers and nitrogen-containing mixtures, as well as the physical state.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3027.10 | Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution | Pure urea fertilizers, commonly used for high nitrogen content. |
3027.10.0000 |
Urea, solid or in solutions | |
| 3027.20 | Ammonium nitrates, whether or not in aqueous solution | Ammonium nitrate fertilizers, widely used nitrogen source. |
3027.20.0000 |
Ammonium nitrate fertilizers | |
| 3027.30 | Other nitrogenous fertilizers | Includes ammonium sulphate, calcium cyanamide, and similar products. |
3027.30.0000 |
Other nitrogenous mineral or chemical fertilizers not elsewhere specified | |
| 3027.40 | Mixed fertilizers containing nitrogen | Fertilizers combining nitrogen with phosphate, potash, or other nutrients. |
3027.40.0000 |
Mixed mineral or chemical fertilizers containing nitrogen |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Organic fertilizers of animal or vegetable origin are classified under different headings.
- Fertilizers containing primarily phosphorus or potash without nitrogen fall under other specific headings.
- Prepared or mixed fertilizers not containing nitrogen are not included here.
- Pharmaceutical nitrogen compounds intended for medicinal use are classified in other chapters.
Notes
- Regulatory Compliance: Import of nitrogenous fertilizers in the United States must comply with EPA regulations, especially ammonium nitrate due to its potential use in explosives.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary depending on the exact product and mixture; many nitrogenous fertilizers are subject to specific tariffs or exemptions under trade agreements.
- Environmental Restrictions: Certain nitrogen fertilizers are regulated to prevent environmental pollution and nitrogen runoff.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of solid urea fertilizer from Canada.US HTS Code:
3027.10.0000(Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution)Unit of Quantity: Metric ton (MT)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (May be duty-free under USMCA)
Additional Requirements: EPA import permits and compliance documentation.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 3102: Mineral or chemical fertilizers, nitrogenous (alternative heading for some fertilizers)
- HTS 2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate
- HTS 2814: Ammonia, anhydrous or in aqueous solution
- HTS 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators
