HS 2814Chemicals

HS Code for Ammonia (HS 2814)

Ammonia trades as anhydrous (2814.10) or aqueous / ammonia solutions (2814.20). It is the world's second-largest tonnage chemical and the principal nitrogen carrier. From 2026, merchant ammonia into the EU is CBAM-charged. Low-carbon and 'blue' ammonia are being developed as hydrogen carriers for the energy transition.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules4 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
2814.10	Anhydrous ammonia
2814.20	Ammonia in aqueous solution

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	5.5% MFN; CBAM certificates from 2026.
United States	0%
India (BCD)	5% Plus 18% IGST.
South Korea	5.5%
Japan	0%

Worked landed-cost example

20,000 MT anhydrous ammonia, FOB Point Lisas USD 380/MT, CFR Tampa (US)

FOB valueUSD 7,600,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 520,000

CFR/CIF valueUSD 8,120,000

US dutyUSD 0

MPF (capped)USD 634

Landed cost ≈ USD 8.12m. Add terminal storage, shrinkage, and inland pipeline / rail tariffs to derive delivered farmgate.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· IMDG Code - UN 1005 anhydrous, Class 2.3 toxic gas; UN 2073 solution >= 35% NH3.
· CBAM Annex I: 2814 covered; embedded emissions reporting from Q4 2023.
· US EPA RMP (40 CFR 68) - anhydrous ammonia is a listed toxic substance requiring risk management plan at threshold quantities.
· SIGTTO / OCIMF ship-shore transfer guidelines for refrigerated ammonia carriers.
· Marine terminals must be IGC Code certified for refrigerated ammonia handling.

Top exporting countries

· Trinidad & Tobago
· Russia (sanctioned in many jurisdictions)
· Saudi Arabia
· Qatar
· Indonesia
· Algeria

Frequently asked questions

What is blue vs green ammonia?

Blue = fossil-based with CCS on the reformer CO2. Green = made from renewable-powered electrolytic hydrogen. Both trade under 2814.10. Certification (CertifHy, ISCC, TUV) determines the CBAM-relevant emissions factor and any low-carbon subsidy eligibility.

Can ammonia be shipped as a hydrogen carrier?

Yes. 1 MT NH3 contains ~176 kg H2. Cracking back to hydrogen at the destination has ~25-30% energy penalty. Under Japan's and Korea's hydrogen strategies, imported clean ammonia will be co-fired in coal plants or cracked for fuel-cell hydrogen.