Calcium Ammonium Nitrate with TSP Blend
A 20-20 fertilizer blend combining calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) and triple superphosphate (TSP) in 50 lb sacks. This product contains both nitrogen (from nitrate) and phosphorus (from phosphate), qualifying as a mineral fertilizer with nitrates and phosphates. It is not in tablets or packages ≤10 kg, so it falls under tariff item 3105.51.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains only phosphate (e.g., TSP) without nitrogen.
Heading 31.03 covers phosphate fertilizers; this alternative applies when nitrogen is absent.
If the product is primarily calcium ammonium nitrate without phosphate.
Calcium ammonium nitrate is a nitrogen fertilizer under heading 31.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the blend is a physical mixture and not a set of separate components, as Section Note 3 may apply
• Ensure the product is not put up in retail packages of gross weight ≤10 kg to avoid heading 31.05
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA to confirm nitrate and phosphate content
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