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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2814.10 | Anhydrous ammonia |
| 2814.20 | Ammonia in aqueous solution |
| 3102.10 | Urea (downstream product) |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| 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% |
Numerical Example: 23,000 MT (VLGC) Saudi blue NH3, FOB Ras Al-Khair USD 750/MT, CIF Kawasaki
23,000 MT (VLGC) Saudi blue NH3, FOB Ras Al-Khair USD 750/MT, CIF Kawasaki. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · 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.
- · Trinidad
- · Saudi Arabia (blue - NEOM)
- · United States
- · Netherlands
- · Australia (pilot)
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to chemicals (HS 2814.10) 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.