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Phosphatic mineral or chemical fertilisers, other types

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3103 19 00 (Other phosphatic mineral or chemical fertilisers) is subject to import compliance under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, as amended from time to time. The tariff line covers phosphatic fertiliser formulations not elsewhere specified under heading 3103, and importers must satisfy the requirements of the Fertilizer (Control) Order before customs out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

3103 19 00

Chapter

31 · Fertilisers

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Import compliance declaration from DGFT
Fertilizer registration from Department of Agriculture

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the phosphatic fertiliser product to be imported meets the specifications and registration requirements prescribed under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, as amended. Non-conforming formulations are not permitted to be imported or sold in India.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)
2
Ensure all required import documentation is uploaded in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage and that the consignment is cleared in accordance with the applicable ITC (HS) policy conditions for Chapter 31 fertilisers.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this residual tariff line is assuming that because the product does not fall under a more specific 3103 sub-heading, no product-specification regime applies. The Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 applies to all fertiliser grades, and an imported phosphatic fertiliser whose composition does not match a registered grade faces detention and possible re-export or confiscation regardless of its classification under the residual heading.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3103 19 00 require BIS certification?

No, other phosphatic fertilisers are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import compliance is governed by the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, as amended, which prescribes product registration and specification requirements for all importable fertiliser grades.

Which authority administers the Fertilizer (Control) Order requirements for imported fertilisers?

The Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 is administered by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; importers must ensure the product grade is registered and conforms to the prescribed specifications before the consignment is cleared at customs.

Does the residual classification under heading 3103 19 00 carry any import policy restriction?

The applicable import policy conditions for Chapter 31 must be verified against the current ITC (HS) schedule; the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 specification and registration requirements apply irrespective of whether the ITC (HS) policy lists the line as Free or Restricted.

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