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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3104.20 | Potassium chloride |
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate (SOP) |
| 3104.90 | Other potassic fertilisers |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% Belarus/Russia sanctioned; supply from Canada/Israel/Jordan. |
| India (BCD) | 0% |
| China | 1% Large importer despite Sinofert domestic supply. |
| Brazil | 0% |
Numerical Example: 50,000 MT granular MOP, FOB Vancouver USD 305/MT, CFR Paranagua Brazil
50,000 MT granular MOP, FOB Vancouver USD 305/MT, CFR Paranagua Brazil. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · 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.
- · Canada (Canpotex)
- · Russia (partly sanctioned)
- · Belarus (sanctioned)
- · Israel (ICL)
- · Jordan (APC)
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to fertilizers (HS 3104.20) 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 | 0% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 5.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 0% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 15.0% |
| Singapore | 0% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 9.0% |
| China | 0% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 13.0% |
| United States | 0% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Germany | 0% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 19.0% |
| Netherlands | 0% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 21.0% |
| Vietnam | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Türkiye | 0% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Japan | 0% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| South Korea | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Brazil | 0% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 32.0% |
| Indonesia | 0% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 13.5% |
| Mexico | 0% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 16.9% |
| Egypt | 0% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 14.0% |
| Nigeria | 0% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 9.1% |
| South Africa | 0% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 16.5% |
| Australia | 0% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.