Containing nitrates and phosphates

Mineral fertilisers containing nitrates and phosphates

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3105 51 00 (Mineral fertilisers containing nitrates and phosphates) is subject to compliance with the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 as amended, administered by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Import of fertilisers under this tariff line must conform to the specifications, labelling, and registration requirements prescribed under that Order.

What this is

HSN code

3105 51 00

Chapter

31 · Fertilisers

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Compliance declaration from importer
Registration certificate from State government

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the imported fertiliser formulation containing nitrates and phosphates meets the grade specifications and labelling requirements prescribed under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 as amended. Non-conforming consignments are liable to detention and confiscation at the port of import.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended from time to time)
2
Ensure all mandatory import documentation, including conformance declarations against the applicable grade specification under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, is prepared before filing the bill of entry. Customs clearance requires the consignment to meet the Order's standards without deviation.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended from time to time)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is importing a proprietary NPK blend without verifying that the specific nitrate-phosphate grade is among the notified grades under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985. Grades not listed in the Order's schedule cannot be sold or distributed in India, and a consignment of an un-notified grade faces confiscation even when the physical formulation is agriculturally sound. Confirm the exact grade against the current schedule before the purchase order is placed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3105 51 00 require BIS certification?

No, mineral fertilisers containing nitrates and phosphates are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import compliance is governed by the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 as amended, which prescribes the applicable grade specifications and labelling requirements.

Which specific grades of nitrate-phosphate fertilisers are permissible for import under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985?

The permissible grades are those notified in the schedule to the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 as amended; the current schedule should be confirmed with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare before shipment.

Does the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 apply to small retail packages as well as bulk shipments?

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

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