Porous Prill Ammonium Nitrate 34.5-0-0
Technical grade porous ammonium nitrate prills (34.5% nitrogen) designed for absorption of fuel oil in explosive formulations. Classified under HTS 3102.30.00.00 as pure ammonium nitrate not in retail form, matching heading description exactly.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when pre-sensitized with fuel oil as ANFO explosive
Completed propellant powders containing ammonium nitrate classify under Chapter 36 explosives.
If double salt form with ammonium sulfate
Chapter note 3102(a)(iii) specifies double salts under separate subheading 3102.50.
If pure chemical import without fertilizer or explosive end-use declaration
Inorganic nitrate salts as chemicals fall under Chapter 28 when not meeting fertilizer definitions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit Facility Anti-Terrorism Plan and employee background checks for ATF Import License
• Use anti-caking agents properly documented; improper storage causes classification disputes
• Segregate from organic materials during transport to prevent accidental detonation risks
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Industrial Grade Ammonium Nitrate Prills
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.
UAN-32 Liquid Fertilizer Solution
Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) 32% nitrogen solution containing ammonium nitrate in aqueous form for agricultural application. Falls under HTS 3102.30.00.00 per chapter note 3102(d) covering liquid fertilizers of ammonium nitrate in aqueous solution, not retail-packaged.
Aqueous Ammonium Nitrate Solution 83%
High-concentration 83% ammonium nitrate in water solution used in continuous manufacturing of fertilizers and explosives. HTS 3102.30.00.00 covers ammonium nitrate explicitly 'whether or not in aqueous solution' per heading language.
Low-Density Ammonium Nitrate for Blasting
Low-density ammonium nitrate granules optimized for mining explosives when mixed with fuel. Meets HTS 3102.30.00.00 as it constitutes ammonium nitrate not put up in retail forms excluded by chapter notes.
Technical Ammonium Nitrate 99.5% Purity
High-purity technical grade ammonium nitrate crystals (99.5% NH4NO3) for chemical synthesis and fertilizer production. Classified under HTS 3102.30.00.00 matching pure ammonium nitrate description in heading 3102(a)(ii).