Diammonium hydrogen ortho phosphate (diammonium phosphate)

Diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3105 30 00 (Diammonium hydrogen ortho phosphate) is subject to the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended), which governs the import, sale, and distribution of fertilisers in India. Importers must comply with the quality, labelling, and registration requirements prescribed under the Fertilizer (Control) Order before customs out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

3105 30 00

Chapter

31 · Fertilisers

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Compliance declaration from importer
Quality certificate from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the imported diammonium phosphate meets the grade specifications and labelling requirements prescribed under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended). Non-conforming consignments are liable to detention and may not receive out-of-charge at the port of import.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended)
2
Ensure the consignment is accompanied by a quality certificate or analysis report confirming the declared nutrient content (nitrogen and phosphorus) meets the minimum standards under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985. Upload all supporting documentation in e-Sanchit 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 importing diammonium phosphate without verifying that the nutrient-content declaration on the bag label strictly matches the grade specifications under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985. A mismatch between the declared grade and the analytical result — even by a narrow margin — constitutes a violation of the Order, exposing the importer to seizure of the consignment and monetary penalty independent of any customs duty settlement.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3105 30 00 require BIS certification?

No, diammonium phosphate is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is 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 quality standards apply to imported diammonium phosphate under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985?

The Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended) prescribes minimum nutrient content and labelling standards for diammonium phosphate; the consignment must conform to those specifications before customs out-of-charge is granted.

Does the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 apply to small packages as well as bulk imports of diammonium phosphate?

Yes, the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 applies to all imports regardless of package size, including consignments in packages of gross weight not exceeding 10 kg as described in the Chapter 31 heading.

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