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NPK and mixed mineral or chemical fertilisers, other

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3105 59 00 (other mineral or chemical fertilisers containing two or three of the fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) is governed by the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (FCO), administered by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture. Import of fertilisers not specifically listed under other sub-headings of Chapter 31 must conform to FCO registration and labelling requirements before customs out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

3105 59 00

Chapter

31 · Fertilisers

Primary regulator

DGFT · Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (FCO) — ITC (HS) Chapter 31 policy

Customs documentation

FCO registration certificate from DAFW
Import compliance declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Confirm the imported fertiliser formulation is registered under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, as amended. Products not registered under the FCO cannot be imported or sold in India, and the registration certificate from the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare must accompany the bill of entry.
Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended from time to time)
2
Ensure the consignment labelling complies with the FCO requirements for NPK and mixed fertiliser products, including declared nutrient content and packing specifications, before filing the bill of entry. Non-compliant labelling at port attracts detention and ground rent pending rectification.
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 mixed NPK formulation whose nutrient ratios or grade designation does not match the FCO-registered specification — even a minor variance in declared nutrient content constitutes a breach of the FCO and renders the consignment liable to detention or confiscation. Verify that the grade and specification on the invoice, labelling, and test certificate are identical to the registered FCO entry before shipment; retrospective amendment of the registration is not available at the port of import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3105 59 00 require BIS certification?

No, mixed mineral or chemical fertilisers under this residual sub-heading are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, which mandates FCO registration of the product before import or sale in India.

What documentation is required at the bill of entry for this fertiliser HSN?

The FCO registration certificate for the specific fertiliser grade is the primary document required at the bill of entry; labelling conforming to FCO specifications must also be verified by the customs proper officer before out-of-charge is granted.

Does the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 cover all NPK formulations under this sub-heading?

The FCO applies to all mineral and chemical fertilisers containing nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium imported into India, as amended from time to time; any formulation not captured by a specific sub-heading of Chapter 31 falls under this residual entry and must independently satisfy FCO registration requirements.

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