SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of ground natural calcium phosphates, aluminum calcium phosphates & phosphatic chalk (SITC 27232) totaled $44K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Ground Natural Calcium Phosphates, Aluminum Calcium Phosphates & Phosphatic Chalk imports of $44K in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $40K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGround natural phosphate materials — including milled calcium phosphates, aluminum calcium phosphates, and phosphatic chalk — represent a more processed stage of phosphate ore, with particle size reduction making them more directly usable as direct-application fertilizers or as intermediate inputs for superphosphate and triple superphosphate production. The degree of grinding and P₂O₅ content are the primary commercial specifications that determine value and end-use suitability. Importers should distinguish this heading from chemically processed phosphate fertilizers, which are classified elsewhere in the fertilizer schedule. As with unground phosphate, this heading is designated for import reporting purposes in the US schedule.
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Ground natural phosphate sold as a direct-application fertilizer may still be classified here if it remains in its natural mineral state without chemical treatment. Chemical treatment — such as acidulation to produce superphosphate — would move the product into a different fertilizer heading. The key test is whether the phosphate has undergone a chemical reaction or only mechanical processing.
Importers should request a certificate of analysis from the supplier specifying P₂O₅ content, moisture, and particle size distribution. CBP may use this to verify classification and value, and fertilizer end-users typically require grade certification for agronomic and regulatory compliance purposes.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $5K | $149K | +$144K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $34K | -- | -$34K |
| CHILE | -- | $12K | +$12K |
| CHINA | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| NEW ZEALAND | -- | $3K | +$3K |
Monthly import values over time