SITCSection 5

Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizers

Name: Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizers (SITC 56211) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 56211Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $7.6M; YTD $82.1M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $17.4M

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U.S. exports of ammonium nitrate fertilizers (SITC 56211) totaled $17.4M in July 2026.

Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizers imports of $7.6M in July 2026 ran 35% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11.7M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Ammonium nitrate fertilizers are high-nitrogen straight fertilizers widely used in grain and row-crop production, valued for their rapid nitrogen availability. Imports face heightened regulatory scrutiny beyond customs classification: the Department of Homeland Security and EPA both maintain oversight of ammonium nitrate due to its explosive potential, and importers must comply with facility registration and reporting requirements under the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) framework. Antidumping duty orders have historically targeted ammonium nitrate from certain origins, making country-of-origin documentation a critical compliance step for every shipment.

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309 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$7.6MYoY · Pro

Exports

$17.4MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$27.6M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 274 of 465 in section 5

Share of section 5 imports0.03%

Basic heading 56211 · $7.6M of $28.9B

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Exports · July 2026

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Canada and Mexico together take 100% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are ammonium nitrate fertilizer imports subject to any trade-remedy duties?

Yes. Antidumping duty orders have been applied to ammonium nitrate from certain countries. Importers should verify the current scope of any active orders with CBP and confirm country-of-origin documentation before entry, as misclassification of origin can trigger significant liability.

What security regulations apply specifically to importing ammonium nitrate?

Beyond standard customs entry, ammonium nitrate is a Tier 1 chemical of interest under CFATS. Facilities that receive, store, or handle imported ammonium nitrate above threshold quantities must register with CISA and may be subject to site security plan requirements. Importers should coordinate with their logistics partners to ensure downstream facilities are compliant before arranging delivery.