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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2814.10 | Anhydrous ammonia |
| 2814.20 | Ammonia in aqueous solution |
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% |
Numerical Example: 20,000 MT anhydrous ammonia, FOB Point Lisas USD 380/MT, CFR Tampa (US)
20,000 MT anhydrous ammonia, FOB Point Lisas USD 380/MT, CFR Tampa (US). Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · 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.
- · Trinidad & Tobago
- · Russia (sanctioned in many jurisdictions)
- · Saudi Arabia
- · Qatar
- · Indonesia
- · Algeria
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to chemicals (HS 2814) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.