Adblue Hs Code

Adblue harmonized system code

Product Overview AdBlue, classified under HS Code 310210, is a high-purity aqueous urea solution specifically formulated for use as a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) agent in diesel engine emission control systems. This product typically consists of 32.5% high-grade synthetic urea dissolved in deionized water, meeting stringent purity standards to prevent catalyst contamination and ensure optimal performance. AdBlue’s physical characteristics include a clear, colorless liquid with a freezing point around -11°C and a density of approximately 1.09 g/cm³ at 20°C. Within HS Code 310210, subcategories differentiate between technical-grade urea solutions and those designated explicitly for automotive SCR applications. Widely utilized across food service logistics, retail transport fleets, and industrial processing sectors, AdBlue facilitates compliance with Euro 6 and EPA emission regulations by reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. Its market positioning is defined by consistent quality, regulatory compliance, and compatibility with a broad range of diesel engines, providing a value proposition centered on environmental sustainability and operational reliability. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 310210 is structured as follows: Chapter 31 – Fertilizers; Heading 3102 – Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution; Subheading 310210 – Urea in aqueous solution. This classification encompasses urea-based solutions, including those formulated for non-agricultural applications such as AdBlue. The rationale for this classification lies in the chemical composition and processing method, differentiating it from solid urea forms and other nitrogenous compounds. Trade considerations dictate packaging in corrosion-resistant containers, typically 10L to 1000L high-density polyethylene (HDPE) drums or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), to maintain chemical stability and prevent contamination. Preservation involves temperature-controlled storage to avoid crystallization or degradation, with shipping protocols aligned to UN transport regulations for non-hazardous aqueous chemical solutions. Compliance with ISO 22241 standards ensures consistent urea concentration and purity, facilitating international customs clearance and adherence to WTO trade frameworks. This detailed classification and handling guidance support efficient global distribution and regulatory conformity.

Adblue Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Animal blood of heading 05.11; (b) Separate chemically defined compounds (other than those answering to the descriptions in Note 2 (a), 3 (a), 4 (a) or 5 below); or (c) Cultured potassium chloride crystals (other than optical elements) weighing not less than 2.5 g each, of heading 38.24; optical elements of potassium chloride (heading 90.01). 2.- Heading 31.02 applies only to the following goods, provided that they are not put up in the forms or packages described in heading 31.05 : (a) Goods which answer to one or other of the descriptions given below : (i) Sodium nitrate, whether or not pure; (ii) Ammonium nitrate, whether or not pure; (iii) Double salts, whether or not pure, of ammonium sulphate and ammonium nitrate; (iv) Ammonium sulphate, whether or not pure; (v) Double salts (whether or not pure) or mixtures of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate; (vi) Double salts (whether or not pure) or mixtures of calcium nitrate and magnesium nitrate; (vii) Calcium cyanamide, whether or not pure or treated with oil; (viii) Urea, whether or not pure. (b) Fertilisers consisting of any of the goods described in (a) above mixed together. (c) Fertilisers consisting of ammonium chloride or of any of the goods described in (a) or (b) above mixed with chalk, gypsum or other inorganic non-fertilising substances. (d) Liquid fertilisers consisting of the goods of subparagraph (a) (ii) or (viii) above, or of mixtures of those goods, in an aqueous or ammoniacal solution. 3.- Heading 31.03 applies only to the following goods, provided that they are not put up in the forms or packages described in heading 31.05 : (a) Goods which answer to one or other of the descriptions given below : (i) Basic slag; (ii) Natural phosphates of heading 25.10, calcined or further heat-treated than for the removal of impurities; (iii) Superphosphates (single, double or triple); (iv) Calcium hydrogenorthophosphate containing not less than 0.2 % by weight of fluorine calculated on the dry anhydrous product. (b) Fertilisers consisting of any of the goods described in (a) above mixed together, but with no account being taken of the fluorine content limit. (c) Fertilisers consisting of any of the goods described in (a) or (b) above, but with no account being taken of the fluorine content limit, mixed with chalk, gypsum or other inorganic non-fertilising substances. 4.- Heading 31.04 applies only to the following goods, provided that they are not put up in the forms or packages described in heading 31.05 : (a) Goods which answer to one or other of the descriptions given below : (i) Crude natural potassium salts (for example, carnallite, kainite and sylvite); (ii) Potassium chloride, whether or not pure, except as provided in Note 1 (c) above; (iii) Potassium sulphate, whether or not pure; (iv) Magnesium potassium sulphate, whether or not pure. (b) Fertilisers consisting of any of the goods described in (a) above mixed together.5.- Ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate), whether or not pure, and intermixtures thereof, are to be classified in heading 31.05. 6.- For the purposes of heading 31.05, the term “other fertilisers” applies only to products of a kind used as fertilisers and containing, as an essential constituent, at least one of the fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium.