Industrial Grade Ammonium Nitrate Prills
Industrial-grade ammonium nitrate in prill form, used primarily as an intermediate in explosives manufacturing and mining operations. This product is classified under tariff item 3102.30.00 because it is ammonium nitrate, whether or not pure, and is not put up in the forms or packages described in heading 31.05.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the prills are coated with a non-fertilizing substance
Ammonium nitrate mixed with inorganic non-fertilising substances is classified under other headings of 31.02.
If packaged for retail sale as fertilizer
Retail packaging moves the product to heading 31.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the prills are not mixed with other substances, as mixtures may fall under other headings
• Obtain an import permit from the Canada Border Services Agency or relevant authorities, as ammonium nitrate is regulated
• Keep records of the product's end use to demonstrate it is not for retail fertilizer sale
Related Products under Tariff item 3102.30.00
Aqueous Ammonium Nitrate Solution 83%
A high-concentration aqueous solution containing 83% ammonium nitrate, used in the continuous manufacturing of fertilizers and explosives. This product falls under tariff item 3102.30.00 because the heading explicitly covers ammonium nitrate whether or not in aqueous solution, and it is not put up in the forms or packages described in heading 31.05.
Low-Density Ammonium Nitrate for Blasting
Low-density ammonium nitrate granules optimized for mining explosives when mixed with fuel. This product falls under tariff item 3102.30.00 as it is ammonium nitrate, whether or not pure, and is not excluded by chapter notes as a separate chemically defined compound or retail-packaged fertilizer.
Porous Prill Ammonium Nitrate 34.5-0-0
Technical grade porous ammonium nitrate prills with 34.5% nitrogen, designed for absorption of fuel oil in explosive formulations. This product is classified under tariff item 3102.30.00 because it is ammonium nitrate, whether or not pure, and is not put up in the forms or packages described in heading 31.05.
Technical Ammonium Nitrate 99.5% Purity
High-purity technical grade ammonium nitrate crystals with 99.5% purity, used for chemical synthesis and fertilizer production. This product falls under tariff item 3102.30.00 as it is ammonium nitrate, whether or not pure, and is not excluded by chapter note 1(b) because it is not a separate chemically defined compound other than those described in note 2(a)(ii).
UAN-32 Liquid Fertilizer Solution
Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) 32% nitrogen solution containing ammonium nitrate in aqueous form for agricultural application. This product falls under tariff item 3102.30.00 because chapter note 2(d) includes liquid fertilizers consisting of ammonium nitrate in aqueous solution, provided they are not put up in the forms or packages described in heading 31.05.