HS Code 3105 — Egyptian Compound Fertilizer Export Reference
Complete HS code 3105 reference for Egyptian compound fertilizer exports — NPK blends (3105.20), DAP (3105.30), MAP (3105.40), TSP (3105.51), MOP/SOP. Trade compliance, MFN duty by destination, formulation-to-subcode mapping.
HS heading 3105 covers "Mineral or chemical fertilizers containing two or three of the fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilizers; goods of this Chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg."
This is the umbrella for all compound / multi-nutrient fertilizers as well as packaged retail fertilizers. Single-nutrient products go under different headings (3102 for nitrogen, 3103/3104 for phosphate/potash).
Market at a glance
| Metric | Value | Source / year |
|---|---|---|
| HS heading | 3105 — compound / multi-nutrient fertilizers and packaged retail fertilizers | HS nomenclature |
| Key sub-headings | 3105.20 NPK · 3105.30 DAP · 3105.40 MAP · 3105.51 / 59 NP · 3105.60 PK · 3105.90 other | HS nomenclature |
| Single-nutrient headings | 3102 nitrogen (urea 3102.10, AN 3102.30, AS 3102.21, CAN 3102.90) · 3103 phosphate (SSP 3103.10, TSP 3103.11) · 3104 potash | HS nomenclature |
| Major Egyptian producers | Abu Qir, MOPCO, AlexFert, KIMA, EFC, Helwan, Egyptian Chemical Industries | 2026 reference |
| MFN duty — EU | 6.5 % (0 % with EUR.1 under Egypt–EU FTA) | 2026 reference |
| MFN duty — USA / Brazil / Türkiye / Kenya | 0 % | 2026 reference |
| MFN duty — India / China / GCC / ECOWAS | 0–5 % · 0–6 % · 5 % GCC TEC (0 % PAFTA) · 5 % CET | 2026 reference |
| Commercial structure | MOQ 5,000 MT bulk partial to 50,000+ MT Panamax; bulk, 50 kg PP or 1 MT FIBC; 30 % T/T + 70 % against B/L or L/C at sight; 4–8 weeks; CIF most common | 2026 reference |
Sub-headings
| Sub-heading | Coverage | Example products |
|---|---|---|
| 3105.10 | Single fertilizers in 10 kg+ packs (retail blends) | Garden centre packed urea, DAP |
| 3105.20 | Mineral fertilizers containing N+P+K (NPK) | NPK 15-15-15, 19-19-19, 20-10-10, 16-16-16, custom |
| 3105.30 | Diammonium phosphate (DAP) | DAP 18-46-0 |
| 3105.40 | Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) | MAP 11-52-0 |
| 3105.51 | Mineral fertilizers w/ nitrogen + phosphorus (no K) | NP blends e.g. 16-20-0 |
| 3105.59 | Other mineral fertilizers w/ nitrogen + phosphorus | Specialty NP |
| 3105.60 | Mineral fertilizers w/ phosphorus + potassium (no N) | PK blends |
| 3105.90 | Other mineral or chemical fertilizers (compound) | Specialty, micronutrient blends |
Country-specific extensions
Typical MFN duty rates by destination
| Destination | NPK 3105.20 | DAP 3105.30 | MAP 3105.40 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 6.5% MFN | 6.5% MFN | 6.5% MFN | 0% under Egypt-EU FTA + EUR.1 |
| USA | 0% | 0% | 0% | MFN already zero |
| Brazil | 0% TEC | 0% TEC | 0% TEC | Brazil exempts fertilizer to support ag |
| India | 0-5% (varies by sub-code) | 5% | 5% | Government has periodic anti-dumping reviews |
| China | 0-5% | 4-6% | 4-6% | Periodic export restrictions; not import |
| Türkiye | 0% (Egypt-TR FTA) | 0% (FTA) | 0% (FTA) | |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% GCC TEC | 5% | 5% | 0% under PAFTA / GCC bilateral |
| UAE | 5% GCC | 5% | 5% | |
| Egypt (re-export) | Subject to GOEIC export license | Domestic supply security | ||
| Nigeria | 5% ECOWAS CET | 5% | 5% | |
| Ghana | 5% ECOWAS CET | 5% | 5% | |
| Cote d'Ivoire | 5% ECOWAS CET | 5% | 5% | |
| Kenya | 0% (EAC reduced fertilizer subsidy) | 0% | 0% |
Egyptian fertilizer sub-code mapping
Egypt's major fertilizer producers (Abu Qir, MOPCO, AlexFert, KIMA, EFC, Helwan, Egyptian Chemical Industries) ship under:
Supply options from EGG
| Product | Grade / spec headline | HS heading | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPK 20-20-20 compound | Compound NPK | 3105.20 | 1,000 MT |
| DAP 18-46-0 granular | DAP | 3105.30 | 1,000 MT |
| MAP 11-52-0 granular | MAP | 3105.40 | 1,000 MT |
| Urea 46 % N granular (FCO grade) · prilled | N ≥ 46.0 %, biuret ≤ 1.0 %, moisture ≤ 0.5 % | 3102.10 | 1,000 MT |
| Ammonium nitrate 34.5 % N · ammonium sulphate 21 % N · CAN 26 % N · UAN 32 | Nitrogen range | 3102.30 / 3102.21 / 3102.60 / 3102.80 | 25–500 MT |
| SSP 18 % P₂O₅ · TSP 46 % P₂O₅ · phosphate rock | P₂O₅ 18 % / ≥ 46 %; BPL 68 % | 3103.10 / 2510.10 | 500–1,000 MT |
| MOP 60 % K₂O · SOP 50 % K₂O + 17 % S | Re-export potash | 3104.20 / 3104.30 | 250–500 MT |
| Sulphur granular 99.9 % | S ≥ 99.9 %, 2–6 mm | 2503.00 | 500 MT |
| Fertilizers division · nitrogen · phosphate · potash · agricultural applications | — | — | — |
Documentation per fertilizer shipment
- Commercial Invoice (with full N-P-K-S analysis)
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) with guaranteed nutrient percentages (N total / N-NH₄ / N-NO₃ / P₂O₅ available / K₂O / S / micronutrients if applicable)
- Particle size analysis (granular fertilizers — 2-4 mm typical for granular DAP/NPK)
- Bulk density
- Free-flow + caking-resistance certification
- Heavy metals report (Cd, Pb, Hg, As — increasingly required by EU + South America)
- SDS in destination language
- Country-specific add-ons: MAPA dossier (Brazil), KEPHIS clearance (Kenya), FCO compliance (India), GAFC clearance (China)
Typical commercial structure
How HS classification impacts buyer cost
- Customs duty — varies dramatically (0% to 6.5% MFN; up to 25% in some restricted import contexts)
- Subsidy eligibility — many countries subsidize fertilizer imports for domestic agriculture; correct HS gets the subsidy
- Anti-dumping duties — fertilizers are periodically subject to AD orders; correct origin documentation crucial
- Phytosanitary requirements — fertilizer phyto rules vary by country
QA and reliability
Egypt Globe Group positions itself as your verified, long-term supply-chain ally: incorporated 2014 with an internal Quality Assurance division at its nucleus, ISO 9001:2015 across all divisions, and uncompromising QA verification from extraction to destination port. Every lot is tested at the loading-port laboratory and the Certificate of Analysis or Mill Test Certificate is issued before the Bill of Lading; lots outside specification are rejected at the loading port, never re-graded or renegotiated. Independent inspection by TÜV Austria, SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas (all ISO/IEC 17020 + 17025) is available on every shipment, laycans are run with documented NOR / SOF, and the specification is guaranteed at the port of loading under the sales contract — see inspection & quality control, trade documentation and quality & compliance. For fertilizers the Certificate of Analysis carries the guaranteed nutrient analysis (N total / N-NH₄ / N-NO₃ / P₂O₅ available / K₂O / S), particle size, bulk density and heavy metals per lot before B/L, and the declared sub-code follows the lot's actual formulation.
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