SoilBalans Ammonium Nitrate Chalk Fertilizer from China
SoilBalans combines ammonium nitrate with ground chalk (calcium carbonate) to supply nitrogen and neutralize acidic soils. It qualifies for HTS 3102.40.00.00 under note 2(c) as ammonium nitrate mixed with nonfertilizing inorganic chalk. Commonly used in crop production on acidic farmlands.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Document chalk as nonfertilizing with mineral composition reports; comply with USDA APHIS for soil amendments; watch for misdeclaration as pure ammonium nitrate