Buyer's guide
Common grades and specifications
- Anhydrous ammonia (refrigerated or pressurised)
- Aqueous ammonia / ammonium hydroxide (e.g. 25%)
- Grades: fertilizer, technical, high-purity / electronic
- Ammonium nitrate is an explosives precursor: RFQs mentioning it are held for manual review and need an end-use declaration.
Typical packaging
Refrigerated gas carriers, pressurised ISO tanks or cylinders (anhydrous); drums, IBCs or tank trucks (aqueous).
Typical minimum order
Depends heavily on form and transport; specialised logistics are required.
HS code (4-digit headings)
| Heading | Description |
|---|---|
| 2814 | Ammonia, anhydrous or in aqueous solution |
| 3102 | Nitrogenous fertilizers (ammonium salts) |
Guidance only. The exact 6- to 10-digit code depends on the product and the importing country's tariff. Confirm with your customs broker.
Incoterms tips
Hazardous goods (with a UN number) need a dangerous goods declaration and a carrier willing to take them; check this before you agree CFR/CIF or CPT/CIP, where the seller books the freight.
Quality documents to request
- COA
- SDS
- Dangerous goods declaration (UN 1005 anhydrous; UN 2672 aqueous 10–35%)
- End-use declaration
- Import permits where required
Sourcing notes
No sourcing restriction for industrial use.