Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing the three fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

NPK fertilisers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3105 20 00 (NPK fertilisers) is governed by the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended), which regulates the import, distribution, and sale of mineral or chemical fertilisers containing all three fertilising elements — nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. 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

3105 20 00

Chapter

31 · Fertilisers

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Compliance declaration from importer
Test report from accredited laboratory
Import documentation from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the NPK fertiliser product meets the specifications prescribed under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended) for grade, nutrient content, and labelling before filing the bill of entry. Non-conforming products are liable to detention and refusal of out-of-charge.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)
2
Ensure all consignment documentation, including labels and test reports, reflects the nutrient composition and grade description required under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985. Mis-labelled or off-specification consignments attract enforcement under the Order.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is importing an NPK grade whose nutrient ratio is not listed or recognised under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 — a product lawfully sold in the exporting country may not correspond to any scheduled grade in India. Confirm the specific N:P:K ratio against the Order's Schedule before placing the purchase order; a consignment of an unrecognised grade faces detention and potential re-export with no administrative remedy at the port stage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3105 20 00 require BIS certification?

No, NPK fertilisers are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance is governed by the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended), which sets the operative product-specification and labelling requirements for mineral or chemical fertilisers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

What labelling requirements apply to NPK fertilisers at the bill of entry stage?

The Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended) prescribes mandatory label particulars including grade designation, nutrient percentages, and net weight; consignments with non-compliant labels may be detained pending rectification or refused out-of-charge.

Does the Fertilizer (Control) Order apply to all package sizes of NPK fertilisers?

Yes, the Order applies to imported NPK fertilisers regardless of package size, including goods in tablets or similar forms or in packages of gross weight not exceeding 10 kg as described under Chapter 31 of the ITC (HS).

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