Calcined Natural Phosphate Fertilizer from Germany
Calcined natural phosphate fertilizer is produced by heat-treating natural phosphates of heading 25.10 beyond simple impurity removal, which enhances its reactivity for agricultural use. This product falls under tariff item 3103.90.00 as it is a phosphatic fertilizer not elsewhere specified, and chapter note 3(a)(ii) explicitly includes calcined natural phosphates in heading 31.03.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the phosphate has been calcined or further heat-treated beyond simple impurity removal, as this is required for classification under this item
• Have documentation from the supplier confirming the heat-treatment process and the origin of the natural phosphates
• Verify that the product is not put up in forms or packages described in heading 31.05, which would change classification