Goods of this Chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg.

Fertilisers in tablets or small retail packages

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3105 10 00 covers goods of Chapter 31 (mineral or chemical fertilisers) presented in tablets or similar forms, or in packages of gross weight not exceeding 10 kg, and is subject to the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 as amended. Import compliance requires conformity with the registration, labelling, and quality standards prescribed under that Order before customs out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

3105 10 00

Chapter

31 · Fertilisers

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Compliance declaration from importer
Label approval from Ministry of Agriculture

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the fertiliser product — in tablet, granule, or small-package form — conforms to the grade specifications, labelling requirements, and quality standards prescribed under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 as amended. Non-conforming goods are liable to detention and refusal of customs out-of-charge.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)
2
Ensure all retail or commercial packages carry labels meeting the marking requirements of the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, including nutrient content declaration, country of origin, and importer details, before filing the bill of entry.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the 10 kg package-weight threshold is a de minimis exemption from the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 — it is not. The weight threshold is a tariff classification criterion only; all regulatory obligations under the Order, including grade registration and labelling compliance, apply in full to every package regardless of size.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3105 10 00 require BIS certification?

No, fertiliser goods in tablets or small packages are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 as amended, which prescribes grade specifications, labelling standards, and quality-compliance obligations for imported fertilisers.

Does the 10 kg gross-weight limit affect the regulatory obligations under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985?

No. The 10 kg threshold is a tariff classification boundary under Chapter 31, not a regulatory exemption; all obligations under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 apply regardless of package weight.

What happens if the imported fertiliser packages do not meet the labelling requirements of the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985?

Non-compliant consignments are subject to detention at the port of import; customs out-of-charge will be withheld until labelling defects are rectified or the consignment is re-exported.

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