Customs tariff code 31: FERTILISERS
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 31 covers FERTILISERS. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
31 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 31
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Zu Kapitel 31 gehören nicht: a) Tierblut der Position 0511 (RV E3101A00); b) isolierte chemisch einheitliche Verbindungen, ausgenommen die in den nachstehenden Anmerkungen 2 a), 3 a), 4 a) oder 5 genannten Erzeugnisse (RV E3101B00); c) künstliche Kristalle aus Kaliumchlorid (ausgenommen optische Elemente) mit einem Stückgewicht von 2,5 g oder mehr der Position 3824; optische Elemente aus Kaliumchlorid (Position 9001) (RV E3101C00). 2. Zu Position 3102 gehören - vorausgesetzt, dass die Erzeugnisse nicht wie in Position 3105 vorgesehen aufgemacht sind - nur: a) folgende Erzeugnisse: 1) Natriumnitrat (Natronsalpeter), auch rein (RV E3102A10); 2) Ammoniumnitrat (Ammonsalpeter), auch rein (RV E3102A20); 3) Doppelsalze aus Ammoniumsulfat und Ammoniumnitrat (Ammonsalpeter), auch rein (RV E3102A30); 4) Ammoniumsulfat, auch rein (RV E3102A40); 5) Doppelsalze (auch rein) oder Mischungen aus Cal …
1. A) Erzeugnisse (ausgenommen radioaktive Erze), die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2844 oder 2845 entsprechen, gehören zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0601A00). B) Vorbehaltlich des Buchstabens A) gehören Erzeugnisse, die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2843, 2846 oder 2852 entsprechen, zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen dieses Abschnitts in Betracht kommen (RV C0601B00). 2. Vorbehaltlich der Anmerkung 1 sind Waren, die wegen ihrer Dosierung oder wegen ihrer Aufmachung für den Einzelverkauf zu einer der Positionen 3004, 3005, 3006, 3212, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3506, 3707 oder 3808 gehören können, dieser Position zuzuweisen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0602000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
- 3101Animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products
- 3102Mineral or chemical fertilisers, nitrogenous
- 3103Mineral or chemical fertilisers, phosphatic
- 3104Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic
- 3105Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing two or three of the fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilisers; goods of this chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 31 cover?
Code 31 covers FERTILISERS. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 31?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 31. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 31 have?
31 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 31?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 31. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 31 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 31 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Fertilisers). The code is broader than the Annex I entry, so only part of it is covered; check the specific goods. Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Does customs tariff code 31 change?
31 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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