CropGuard Ammonium Nitrate Clay Fertilizer Blend from China
CropGuard mixes ammonium nitrate with inert clay (kaolin or bentonite) to control nutrient release in slow-release applications. Falls under HTS 3102.40.00.00 per note 2(c) as clay is an inorganic nonfertilizing substance. Used in erosion-prone areas.
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
• Confirm clay is non-nutrient via soil test data; use bulk shipping to avoid 3105 reclass; monitor for dust control compliance