Double salts or mixtures of calcium nitrate and magnesium nitrate

Nitrogenous fertiliser double salts of calcium and magnesium nitrate

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3102 90 10 (Double salts or mixtures of calcium nitrate and magnesium nitrate) is subject to import controls under the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, as amended from time to time. Compliance with the Order's registration, labelling, and quality standards is required before customs out-of-charge is granted.

What this is

HSN code

3102 90 10

Chapter

31 · Fertilisers

Primary regulator

DGFT · Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)

Customs documentation

Compliance declaration from importer
Quality certificate from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the imported double salt or mixture of calcium nitrate and magnesium nitrate conforms to the specifications prescribed under the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, as amended. Non-conforming fertilisers are liable to detention and refusal of out-of-charge at the port of import.
Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)
2
Ensure all labelling on the consignment meets the requirements of the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, including the grade designation, nutrient content, and country of origin. Mislabelled or unlabelled consignments are subject to seizure and penalty under the Order.
Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is importing without first confirming that the specific nutrient composition of the double salt or mixture falls within a grade recognised under the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985. A consignment that does not match a notified grade — even if chemically sound — will be refused out-of-charge and may face re-export or confiscation, as the Order does not provide a post-arrival rectification window for grade non-compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3102 90 10 require BIS certification?

No, double salts or mixtures of calcium nitrate and magnesium nitrate do not fall within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import of this fertiliser is governed by the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, as amended from time to time.

What is the governing document for quality and labelling compliance at the bill of entry?

The Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985, as amended, sets the mandatory specifications, grade definitions, and labelling requirements that must be satisfied before customs out-of-charge is granted for this tariff line.

Does the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 apply to mixtures as well as pure double salts?

Yes. The Order applies to both pure double salts and physical mixtures of calcium nitrate and magnesium nitrate imported under HSN 3102 90 10, and each must conform to the nutrient specifications for a recognised grade.

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