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HS 2814.10Chemicals

HS Code for Green Ammonia (HS 2814.10)

Ammonia (NH3) is emerging as the hydrogen carrier of choice for long-distance transport: 17.6 wt% H2, liquefies at -33°C or 8 bar (vs liquid H2 at -253°C). Green ammonia = produced from electrolytic H2 + air-separation N2 with 100% renewables. Blue = from natural gas with 90%+ CCS. Buyers: Japan/Korea power, EU steel and shipping bunker.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules5 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2814.10Anhydrous ammonia
2814.20Ammonia in aqueous solution
3102.10Urea (downstream product)
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
5.5%
MFN; 0% for FTA partners. RFNBO certification (Reg 2023/1184) required for renewable-H2 accounting.
Japan
0%
South Korea
0%
India (BCD)
7.5%

Worked landed-cost example

23,000 MT (VLGC) Saudi blue NH3, FOB Ras Al-Khair USD 750/MT, CIF Kawasaki

FOBUSD 17,250,000
Freight + insurance (gas carrier)USD 1,150,000
CIFUSD 18,400,000
Japan dutyUSD 0
Terminal handling & storageUSD 460,000
Japan landed USD 18,860,000 (~USD 820/MT). Note: energy value ~USD 41/GJ vs LNG ~USD 12-15/GJ.
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU RED III / Delegated Reg 2023/1184 on RFNBO (renewable fuels of non-biological origin).
  • · IMSBC/IMDG - ammonia UN 1005 toxic gas.
  • · IGC Code for gas carrier vessels.
  • · ISO 19880 series hydrogen technology.
Top exporting countries
  • · Trinidad
  • · Saudi Arabia (blue - NEOM)
  • · United States
  • · Netherlands
  • · Australia (pilot)

Frequently asked questions

Why hasn't green ammonia scaled?

Levelised cost is USD 900-1,400/MT vs grey NH3 at USD 400-600/MT. The delta requires either a carbon price above USD 150/tCO2 or off-take from mandate-driven buyers (Japanese co-firing, EU steel with CBAM). FID projects concentrated in NEOM, Oman, Namibia.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for chemicals.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Saudi Arabia →
VAT · 15% standard (from July 2020)
Import into Netherlands →
BTW (VAT) · 21% standard, 9% reduced
Import into Japan →
Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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