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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of fertilizers in small packages (≤10 kg), including natural, mineral & chemical types (SITC 56296) totaled $2.1M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Fertilizers in Small Packages (≤10 kg), Including Natural, Mineral & Chemical Types paid $8K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.1% on $126K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPackaged in retail or small-commercial units not exceeding 10 kilograms, this heading captures the full spectrum of fertilizer types — animal or vegetable origin, mineral, and chemical — when presented in tablets, pellets, or similar discrete forms or in small packages. The packaging threshold is the defining classification criterion, making this a consumer and specialty-horticulture category rather than a bulk agricultural one. Importers should note that the small-package format may trigger different labeling and registration requirements under EPA's FIFRA framework if the product makes pesticidal or plant-growth-regulator claims.
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The 10 kg threshold applies to the individual package or container in which the fertilizer is presented for sale or use, not to the total shipment weight. A pallet of 500 individual 5 kg bags would still classify under this heading because each unit does not exceed 10 kg.
Fertilizers making nutrient claims are generally regulated at the state level under individual state fertilizer laws, which may require product registration and label approval before sale. If a product also makes pesticidal or plant-growth-regulator claims, EPA registration under FIFRA is required. Importers should verify both federal and destination-state requirements before the first shipment.
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