HS 3102.10Fertilizers · Netherlands

HS Code for Prilled Urea - Import into Netherlands

Duty and tax snapshot for importing fertilizers (HS 3102.10) into Netherlands. Typical MFN duty ~0%, BTW 21% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

BTW

21%

Total taxes / CIF

21.0%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 90,000 FOB parcel of fertilizers (HS 3102.10) shipped to Netherlands.

FOB valueUSD 90,000

Origin chargesUSD 1,350

FreightUSD 7,200

InsuranceUSD 450

CIFUSD 99,000

Import duty @ 0%USD 0

BTW @ 21%USD 20,790

Destination inlandUSD 1,800

Landed cost ≈ USD 121,590

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
3102.10	Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution

Netherlands duty regime

EU Common External Tariff - identical across the EU. Same preferential FTAs and CBAM regime as Germany. Rotterdam and Schiphol are major AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) hubs with fast-track clearance.

Customs notes

· EU TARIC codes (10 digit). Customs declarations via AGS (soon DMS).
· Article 23 VAT deferment permit: transfers import VAT from customs entry to the periodic VAT return. Available to any EU-established (or fiscally-represented) business. Application via the Belastingdienst.
· T1 transit under NCTS: allows non-EU-cleared goods to move through the EU under bond. Rotterdam is the largest T1 origination point in Europe.
· AEO status accelerates clearance and reduces inspection frequency - most Rotterdam-based freight forwarders are AEO certified.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on fertilizers (HS 3102.10) into Netherlands?

Netherlands applies an MFN duty of about 0% on HS chapter 3102.10 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (EU Common External Tariff - identical across the EU) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is BTW calculated on imports of fertilizers in Netherlands?

Netherlands charges BTW at 21% on the CIF value plus duty. EU CET; Art. 23 deferment possible

What is the landed cost of a USD 90,000 FOB shipment of fertilizers into Netherlands?

On a USD 90,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 99,000. Applying 0% duty and 21% BTW brings total taxes to about USD 20,790 (~21.0% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 121,590.

Which HS code should I use for fertilizers in Netherlands?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 3102.10 (Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution). Netherlands customs then requires the full national code (8- to 10-digit national tariff line). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping fertilizers to Netherlands?

Most importers into Netherlands prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and BTW to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does Netherlands customs need to clear HS 3102.10?

EU TARIC codes (10 digit). Customs declarations via AGS (soon DMS). Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.