Share:

Molasses-Based Liquid Fertilizer

Cane molasses fortified with micronutrients creates liquid carbohydrate energy source for soil microbes. Vegetable product (sugarcane byproduct) under HTS 3101.00.00.00 chemically treated via fermentation/dilution. Boosts compost decomposition rates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1703.10Lower: 10% vs 25%

If imported as cane molasses for food/feed

Sugar industry products stay in Chapter 17

3105.90.00Same rate: 25%

If mineral salt fortified

Chemical mixtures shift to 3105

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Brix degree and sugar content specs required for molasses classification

Viscosity testing prevents shipping damage claims

Fermentation byproducts documentation for FDA food safety

Related Products under HTS 3101.00.00.00

Organic Blood Meal Fertilizer

Blood meal is a dry, inert powder made from dried animal blood, primarily from cattle slaughterhouses, used as a high-nitrogen organic fertilizer. It falls under HTS 3101.00.00.00 because it is an animal-derived product chemically treated through drying and grinding for agricultural use. This nitrogen-rich amendment promotes vigorous leaf growth in gardens and crops.

Fish Emulsion Liquid Fertilizer

Fish emulsion is a liquid organic fertilizer produced by hydrolyzing fish carcasses with enzymes, providing nitrogen, phosphorus, and trace minerals. Classified under HTS 3101.00.00.00 as it's chemically treated from vegetable/animal (fish) products for plant nutrition. Ideal for foliar feeding and soil drenching in organic farming.

Bone Meal Granular Fertilizer

Bone meal consists of steamed bone meal ground into granules, serving as a slow-release phosphorus source for root development. It qualifies for HTS 3101.00.00.00 as an animal product (cow bones) chemically treated through steaming and milling. Commonly used in organic vegetable gardens and flower beds.

Worm Castings Organic Fertilizer

Vermicompost or worm castings are nutrient-rich soil amendment produced by earthworms digesting organic waste. Falls under HTS 3101.00.00.00 as vegetable-derived (plant matter) fertilizer through biological/chemical treatment in worm digestion. Excellent for improving soil structure and microbial activity.

Feather Meal Nitrogen Fertilizer

Feather meal is hydrolyzed poultry feathers processed into high-nitrogen (12-15%) organic fertilizer. Classified HTS 3101.00.00.00 for chemically treated animal (poultry) products serving as plant nutrient. Popular for heavy-feeding crops like corn and tomatoes.

Seaweed Kelp Meal Fertilizer

Kelp meal is dried, ground Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed providing potassium, trace minerals, and plant growth hormones. HTS 3101.00.00.00 covers this vegetable (marine algae) product dried/chemically treated for fertilizer use. Enhances stress tolerance and root growth.