Indian ITC-HS · Tariff Item (8-digit)

HSN Code 31059090

31059090

Other Exempts Urea, when imported into India under the Urea Off-take Agreement. [Notifn. No. 4 /2015-Customs, dt. 16.2.2015.] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts Urea, falling under tariff item 3102 10 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act) when imported into India under the Urea Off- take Agreement (hereinafter referred to as UOTA) dated 29th May, 2002, as amended from time to time, between the Government of India and Oman-India Fertilizer Company S.A.O.C., from so much of the duty of customs leviable thereon which is specified in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, and from the so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, as is in excess of the amount calculated on the declared value of Urea as agreed under the UOTA, subject to the condition that the importer shall produce, prior to clearance of the said goods, before the Assistant Commissioner of Customs or Deputy Commissioner of Customs having jurisdiction, as the case may be, a certificate from an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India in the Depart- ment of Fertilizer to the effect that such declared value is in terms of agreed price under UOTA. Exempts Urea, sold by Department of Fertilizers to fertilizer Marketing entities on high sea sale basis-IGST calculated on AV and above the Pool-in-Price. [Notifn. No. 55 /2018-Customs, dt. 26.7.2018.] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of Customs Tariff Act, 1975, (51 of 1975), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts the Integrated Goods and Services Tax, leviable under sub-section (7) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), as in excess of the amount calculated over and above the value at which Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers/Department of Fertilizers sells urea, falling under tariff item 3102 10 00 of the First Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), to Fertilizer Marketing Entities (FMEs) on high sea sale basis (commonly known as "Pool Issue Price"). 2. This notification shall come into force on the 27th July, 2018.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Indian Customs Tariff — First Schedule (as on 30.06.2024, CBIC)

Effective import duty stack

Live values from India's ICEGATE customs calculator, computed on an assessable value of ₹100.

Unitkg.
BCD5%₹5.00
AIDC5%₹0.25
SWS10%₹0.53
IGST18%₹19.04Notif. 045/2025-I229
Total Duty24.81%₹24.81 per ₹100 of CIF
How it's calculated

For an assessable value of ₹100:

  1. BCD = AV × 5% = ₹5.00
  2. AIDC = BCD × 5% = ₹0.25
  3. SWS = (BCD + AIDC) × 10% = ₹0.53(exemption notifications exist for this code; verify eligibility)
  4. IGST = (AV + BCD + AIDC + SWS) × 18% = ₹19.04
  5. Total Duty = BCD + AIDC + SWS + IGST = ₹24.81 (24.81%)

Notifications and exemptions can lower the effective rate for specific goods or FTA partner countries. Cross-check against the latest CBIC circulars before filing.

FTA preferential rates

Basic Customs Duty (BCD) under each Free Trade Agreement India is party to. Sourced from ITC's Market Access Map (MACMAP, 2025). Other duties (AIDC, SWS, IGST, Cess) typically still apply on top — see the Effective duty stack above for those.

Best rate0%via ASEAN countries(−5 pp vs MFN)
MFN (no FTA)
5%
baseline
ASEAN countriesBest
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
Australia
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
Japan
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
Least Developed Countries
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
Malaysia
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
Nepal
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
Philippines
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
SAFTA (LDC) countries
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
Sri Lanka
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
the republic of Korea
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
United Arab Emirats
0%
−5 pp vs MFN
Chile
2%
−3 pp vs MFN
Source: ITC MACMAP · 2025 · Eligibility depends on Rules of Origin (RoO) — consult the relevant FTA notification before filing.

Customs Compliance Requirements published on ICEGATE for this tariff item — covers BIS / DOT / EPR / quarantine etc. Click to expand.

Where this code sits

Section VI
PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES
Chapter 31
Fertilisers
Tariff hierarchy
  1. 1
    3105Heading (4-digit)
    MINERAL 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
  2. 2
    31059090Tariff Item (8-digit)
    Other Exempts Urea, when imported into India under the Urea Off-take Agreement. [Notifn. No. 4 /2015-Customs, dt. 16.2.2015.] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts Urea, falling under tariff item 3102 10 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act) when imported into India under the Urea Off- take Agreement (hereinafter referred to as UOTA) dated 29th May, 2002, as amended from time to time, between the Government of India and Oman-India Fertilizer Company S.A.O.C., from so much of the duty of customs leviable thereon which is specified in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, and from the so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, as is in excess of the amount calculated on the declared value of Urea as agreed under the UOTA, subject to the condition that the importer shall produce, prior to clearance of the said goods, before the Assistant Commissioner of Customs or Deputy Commissioner of Customs having jurisdiction, as the case may be, a certificate from an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India in the Depart- ment of Fertilizer to the effect that such declared value is in terms of agreed price under UOTA. Exempts Urea, sold by Department of Fertilizers to fertilizer Marketing entities on high sea sale basis-IGST calculated on AV and above the Pool-in-Price. [Notifn. No. 55 /2018-Customs, dt. 26.7.2018.] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of Customs Tariff Act, 1975, (51 of 1975), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts the Integrated Goods and Services Tax, leviable under sub-section (7) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), as in excess of the amount calculated over and above the value at which Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers/Department of Fertilizers sells urea, falling under tariff item 3102 10 00 of the First Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), to Fertilizer Marketing Entities (FMEs) on high sea sale basis (commonly known as "Pool Issue Price"). 2. This notification shall come into force on the 27th July, 2018.

What is an HSN Code?

An HSN code (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is an internationally standardised numeric system to classify traded products. Indian customs extend it to an 8-digit ITC-HS code for more precise classification, taxation and compliance.

  • First 2 digits: Chapter (e.g. 31)
  • Digits 3–4: Heading
  • Digits 5–6: Subheading (WCO-aligned)
  • Last 2 digits: Indian ITC extension for added granularity
Chapter31
Heading3105
Subheading310590
Tariff Item31059090

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Why is the right HSN code important?

  • Ensures correct calculation of customs duties and taxes.
  • Required for shipping bills, bills of entry, GST filings and FTA certificates of origin.
  • Helps avoid clearance delays, penalties or reclassification disputes.
Tip: Always cross-check the 8-digit code against the latest DGFT / Customs schedule before filing.

How to use this HSN code

Export Documentation

Use this code in your Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Shipping Bill for exports from India.

Import Clearance

Required for the Bill of Entry and customs clearance when importing goods into India.

GST Classification

Drives the applicable GST rate, HSN-wise summary in GSTR-1 and ITC eligibility checks.

Common HSN code mistakes to avoid

  • • Reusing outdated or incorrect codes from old shipments
  • • Mixing up similar product codes without checking descriptions
  • • Ignoring the last 2 digits which affect Indian duty rates
  • • Not considering composition, end use or manufacturing process
  • • Relying solely on online tools without professional verification

Need more information?

For complex products, consult with customs brokers or trade experts who can classify based on:

  • • Physical product inspection
  • • Material composition / manufacturing process
  • • Intended end-use
  • • Latest customs notifications & advance rulings
Pro tip: Correct HSN code usage saves time, money and grief at customs.

Additional Resources

DGFT Policy: Guidelines for export-import procedures

Customs Tariff: Complete HSN code list with duty rates

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