Mixtures of ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilising substances

Ammonium nitrate mixtures with calcium carbonate or inorganic substances

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3102 40 00 (Mixtures of ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilising substances) is subject to the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 administered by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Import of nitrogenous fertilisers under this tariff line must comply with registration, labelling, and quality standards prescribed under the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 as amended.

What this is

HSN code

3102 40 00

Chapter

31 · Fertilisers

Primary regulator

DGFT · Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (nitrogenous fertiliser import controls)

Customs documentation

Registration certificate from DAFW
Import compliance declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Confirm compliance with the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 as amended, covering registration, grade specifications, and labelling requirements applicable to ammonium nitrate mixtures with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilising substances before filing the bill of entry.
Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)
2
Verify the import policy condition applicable to this tariff line under the ITC (HS) Schedule and ensure all mandatory customs documentation is uploaded in e-Sanchit prior to out-of-charge.
Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended) · ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 31

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that general fertiliser-import practice covers ammonium nitrate mixtures without verifying grade-specific registration requirements under the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985. The Order's grade and labelling specifications apply to the mixture as imported — not merely to the end product — and a consignment that arrives without a current registration for the specific mixture formulation is liable to detention and re-export at the importer's cost.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3102 40 00 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers nitrogenous fertiliser mixtures under this tariff line. Import is governed by the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, which prescribes registration, grade specifications, and labelling requirements for ammonium nitrate mixtures with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilising substances.

Which specific requirements of the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 apply at the bill of entry stage?

The Order prescribes grade registration, labelling, and quality standards for imported fertilisers; the importer must hold a current registration for the specific mixture grade and ensure the consignment label conforms to the prescribed format before customs out-of-charge.

Are ammonium nitrate mixtures with calcium carbonate treated differently from pure ammonium nitrate under Indian import controls?

Yes. Mixtures with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilising substances fall under HSN 3102 40 00 as a distinct tariff line and are assessed for compliance under the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 based on the mixture's grade — misclassification of the mixture as pure ammonium nitrate risks both tariff and regulatory enforcement.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.