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Langbeinite Potassium Sulfate Mineral Fertilizer

Natural langbeinite (sulfate of potash magnesia) mined and processed as potassium sulfate source with added magnesium. Falls under HTS 3104.30.00.00 as potassium sulfate potassic fertilizer, distinguished from pure chemicals by agricultural application. Popular for organic farming due to natural mineral origin.

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.

3103Lower: 10% vs 25%

If calcined natural phosphates present

Calcined phosphates of 2510 fall under 3103 note 3(a)(ii), even with potassic mixes.

2530.90.10.00Same rate: 25%

If unprocessed mineral earths

Natural mineral products not chemically processed stay in Chapter 25.

3105.90.00Same rate: 25%

If sold in retail consumer packs

Any retail-packaged fertilizer mixtures go to 3105 regardless of composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mining origin certificates for natural mineral status verification

Test for heavy metals; organic certifiers require clean analysis

Specify not heat-treated beyond impurity removal to avoid 3103 classification

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