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HS 3104.20Fertilizers

HS Code for Muriate of Potash / MOP (HS 3104.20)

MOP is 60% K2O potassium chloride, the dominant potash form. Canada (Nutrien, Mosaic under Canpotex), Belarus (Belaruskali - sanctioned in EU/UK/US), Russia (Uralkali) supply 80% of global trade. Standard and granular grades price differently.

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

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
3104.20Potassium chloride
3104.30Potassium sulphate (SOP)
3104.90Other potassic fertilisers
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
Belarus/Russia sanctioned; supply from Canada/Israel/Jordan.
India (BCD)
0%
China
1%
Large importer despite Sinofert domestic supply.
Brazil
0%

Worked landed-cost example

50,000 MT granular MOP, FOB Vancouver USD 305/MT, CFR Paranagua Brazil

FOBUSD 15,250,000
FreightUSD 1,700,000
CFRUSD 16,950,000
Brazil dutyUSD 0
Landed ≈ USD 16.95m; ~USD 339/MT CFR.
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU sanctions on Belarusian potash (Reg 765/2006 amendments).
  • · US OFAC EO 14024 on Russian potash exporters.
  • · IMSBC Code Group C.
  • · Argus / Fertecon FOB Vancouver, CFR Brazil, CFR SE Asia.
Top exporting countries
  • · Canada (Canpotex)
  • · Russia (partly sanctioned)
  • · Belarus (sanctioned)
  • · Israel (ICL)
  • · Jordan (APC)

Frequently asked questions

Standard vs granular MOP?

Standard MOP is finer (0.5-2mm), suitable for direct application. Granular MOP (2-4mm) is used in bulk blends with DAP/urea; commands USD 20-40/MT premium. Compaction plant capacity is often the supply constraint on granular.

Destination market toolkits

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

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Brazil →
ICMS (state) + PIS/COFINS (federal) · ICMS 17-19% (varies by state); PIS 2.1%; COFINS 9.65%
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard

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Related commodity guides

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HS 3102.10Fertilizers
HS Code for Granular Urea (HS 3102.10) →
HS 3105.30Fertilizers
HS Code for DAP - Di-Ammonium Phosphate (HS 3105.30) →

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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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