Containing by weight 35 % or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5)

Phosphatic fertilisers with 35% or more diphosphorus pentaoxide

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3103 11 00 (superphosphate and other phosphatic fertilisers containing 35% or more by weight of diphosphorus pentaoxide) is governed by the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended), which regulates the import, quality, and distribution of phosphatic fertilisers in India. Importers must ensure the product conforms to the specifications and labelling requirements prescribed under the Fertilizer (Control) Order before customs out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

3103 11 00

Chapter

31 · Fertilisers

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Quality compliance declaration from importer
Specification certificate from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the imported phosphatic fertiliser meets the grade specifications and labelling requirements prescribed under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended). Non-conforming product is liable to detention and refusal of customs out-of-charge.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)
2
Ensure all consignment documentation — including the specification certificate and quality declaration — confirms a diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5) content of 35% or more by weight, consistent with the 8-digit tariff classification and the grade parameters under the Fertilizer (Control) Order.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misalignment between the declared P2O5 content on the commercial invoice and the actual tested specification: if the consignment tests below 35% P2O5, it falls outside the 3103 11 00 classification and simultaneously breaches the grade standard under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, triggering both a mis-declaration under the Customs Act, 1962 and a regulatory violation. Obtain a pre-shipment laboratory certificate confirming P2O5 content before vessel loading.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3103 11 00 require BIS certification?

No, phosphatic fertilisers are not covered by a BIS Quality Control Order. Import is instead governed by the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended), which prescribes grade specifications, labelling requirements, and quality standards applicable at the bill-of-entry stage.

What is the operative quality standard for this phosphatic fertiliser under the Fertilizer (Control) Order?

The Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended) prescribes the permissible grade specifications for phosphatic fertilisers, including minimum P2O5 content thresholds; importers should verify the current schedule of grades as the Order is amended from time to time.

Are there any port or import-channel restrictions for phosphatic fertilisers under this HSN?

The regulatory record does not record a designated-port restriction for this tariff line; however, compliance with the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 grade and labelling requirements must be established at the first port of entry before customs out-of-charge is granted.

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