Industrial Grade Ammonium Nitrate Prills from China
Ammonium nitrate in prill form (NH4NO3) used primarily as an intermediate in explosives manufacturing and mining operations. Classified under HTS 3102.30.00.00 as it directly matches the heading for ammonium nitrate, whether pure or not, and is not packaged for retail sale as per heading 3105 exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain ATF approvals for explosive precursor imports; provide end-user certificates to avoid security holds
• Ensure packaging meets UN 1942 hazmat standards with proper nitrate content labeling for DOT compliance
• Verify importer has proper EPA registrations for handling nitrogen compounds to prevent environmental violations