Subheading · Chapter 31 · Heading 3102

3102.10

3102.10: Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution

Urea

3102.10 is the HS subheading for urea, under heading 3102 in chapter 31.

What you pay

Importing into UK

Customs duty 6% standard rate · across 4 national lines depends on the country of origin
Additional duties and charges 2 additional measures Import requirements: 1
VAT 20.00 % import VAT
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Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 3102 10 00 00 Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution kg N
  2. Urea containing more than 45% by weight of nitrogen on the dry anhydrous product kg N
  3. 3102 10 12 00 In aqueous solution, containing at least 31.8% but not exceeding 33.2% by weight of urea 6%kg N
  4. 3102 10 15 00 In aqueous solution, containing more than 33.2% but not exceeding 55% by weight of urea 6%kg N
  5. 3102 10 19 00 Other 6%kg N
  6. 3102 10 90 00 Other 6%kg N

Additional duties and import rules

Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.

Additional duties and charges 2

  • Additional dutyAdditional duties 20%
    Applies to goods from
    Belarus, Russia
    In force
    until 30 June 2027
    Legal act
    2025 No. 751
  • Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspension Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    In force
    until 31 December 2026
    Legal act
    2020 No. 1435
    Documents
    • 9Y12
    Tariff lines
    on 1 of 4 lines

Import requirements 1

  • Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
    Applies to goods from
    Ukraine
    Legal act
    S.I. 2022/395
    Documents
    • 9009
    • 9010
    • 9017

Preferential rates by country

Agreement or schemeCountriesRate
standard rate (no agreement)—6%
DCTS Comprehensive
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 more

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia

Free
European Union (including code " EU")
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia and 23 more

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Free
DCTS Enhanced
Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 more

Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu

Free
CARIFORUM
Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 more

Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago

Free
OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories)
Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 more

Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands

Free
Central America Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama Free
SADC EPA Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia Free
Eastern and Southern Africa States Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe Free
CPTPP Brunei, Malaysia Free
UK–Andorra agreement Andorra Free
UK–Albania agreement Albania Free
UK–Australia agreement Australia Free
UK–Canada agreement Canada Free
UK–Switzerland agreement Switzerland Free
UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement Côte d’Ivoire Free
UK–Chile agreement Chile Free
UK–Cameroon agreement Cameroon Free
UK–Colombia agreement Colombia Free
UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement Ceuta & Melilla Free
UK–Ecuador agreement Ecuador Free
UK–Egypt agreement Egypt Free
UK–Fiji agreement Fiji Free
UK–Faroe Islands agreement Faroe Islands Free
UK–Georgia agreement Georgia Free
UK–Ghana agreement Ghana Free
UK–Israel agreement Israel Free
UK–India agreement India Free
UK–Iceland agreement Iceland Free
UK–Jordan agreement Jordan Free
UK–Japan agreement Japan Free
UK–Kenya agreement Kenya Free
UK–South Korea agreement South Korea Free
UK–Lebanon agreement Lebanon Free
UK–Liechtenstein agreement Liechtenstein Free
UK–Morocco agreement Morocco Free
UK–Moldova agreement Moldova Free
UK–North Macedonia agreement North Macedonia Free
UK–Mexico agreement Mexico Free
UK–Norway agreement Norway Free
UK–New Zealand agreement New Zealand Free
UK–Peru agreement Peru Free
UK–Papua New Guinea agreement Papua New Guinea Free
UK–Palestinian Territories agreement Palestinian Territories Free
UK–Serbia agreement Serbia Free
UK–Solomon Islands agreement Solomon Islands Free
UK–Singapore agreement Singapore Free
UK–San Marino agreement San Marino Free
UK–Tunisia agreement Tunisia Free
UK–Türkiye agreement Türkiye Free
UK–Ukraine agreement Ukraine Free
UK–Vietnam agreement Vietnam Free
UK–Samoa agreement Samoa Free
UK–Kosovo agreement Kosovo Free
UK–South Africa agreement South Africa Free

UK: imports by month

last 12 months£405.5m+33.4% · previous 12 months
Average import price£0.38 per kg
Jan 2024: £25.6mFeb 2024: £16.5mMar 2024: £22.6mApr 2024: £18.1mMay 2024: £13.2mJun 2024: £17.3mJul 2024: £12.8mAug 2024: £22mSept 2024: £27.9mOct 2024: £31mNov 2024: £24.6mDec 2024: £17.9mJan 2025: £40.1mFeb 2025: £30.5mMar 2025: £23.7mApr 2025: £23.1mMay 2025: £14.8mJun 2025: £21.4mJul 2025: £18.5mAug 2025: £30.5mSept 2025: £40.6mOct 2025: £33.6mNov 2025: £28.8mDec 2025: £30.8mJan 2026: £30.5mFeb 2026: £17.7mMar 2026: £64.9mApr 2026: £26.8mMay 2026: £23.1mJun 2026: £43mJul 2026: £34.7mAug 2026: £31m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

Main suppliers, last 12 months

CountryValueShareChange
Algeria £86.5m 21.3% +47.6%
Egypt £64.1m 15.8% +12.4%
Germany £59.9m 14.8% +69.9%
Russia £52.4m 12.9% +4.9%
Netherlands £46.2m 11.4% +9.5%
Poland £30.5m 7.5% +28.4%
Nigeria £24.2m 6% +1,375.3%
France £16.6m 4.1% +0.1%

Same subheading in other tariffs

World trade in 2024

3102.10 · US$20.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$7.3mUS$7.3m+US$59.2m+US$395.3m+> US$1.6bn

Exports: 126
  1. Russia: US$3.2bn
  2. Oman: US$2.7bn
  3. Qatar: US$1.8bn
  4. Saudi Arabia: US$1.6bn
  5. Egypt: US$1.5bn
  6. Algeria: US$1bn
  7. Nigeria: US$974.9m
  8. United Arab Emirates: US$790.1m
  9. Malaysia: US$756.5m
  10. Indonesia: US$567.3m
  11. Germany: US$489.8m
  12. United States: US$468.4m
  13. Brunei: US$395.3m
  14. Netherlands: US$363.5m
  15. Poland: US$332.9m
  16. Turkmenistan: US$328.4m
  17. Bahrain: US$284.4m
  18. Canada: US$261m
  19. Vietnam: US$250.9m
  20. China: US$228.4m
  21. Uzbekistan: US$222.5m
  22. Venezuela: US$210.8m
  23. Azerbaijan: US$159.6m
  24. Trinidad & Tobago: US$143.1m
  25. Bolivia: US$140.3m
  26. Slovakia: US$117.8m
  27. Belgium: US$85.1m
  28. France: US$80m
  29. Lithuania: US$73.6m
  30. Spain: US$68.4m
  31. Türkiye: US$59.2m
  32. Belarus: US$57.1m
  33. Italy: US$49.6m
  34. Austria: US$47.5m
  35. Thailand: US$45.5m
  36. South Africa: US$44.3m
  37. Japan: US$40.9m
  38. Finland: US$38m
  39. Slovenia: US$36m
  40. Côte d’Ivoire: US$28.4m
  41. Georgia: US$25.4m
  42. Croatia: US$23.8m
  43. Mauritius: US$23.4m
  44. India: US$21.3m
  45. Singapore: US$18.6m
  46. Switzerland: US$17.8m
  47. Romania: US$13.8m
  48. Bulgaria: US$13.1m
  49. United Kingdom: US$12.6m
  50. Portugal: US$11.8m
  51. Sweden: US$11.5m
  52. Hungary: US$10.4m
  53. Latvia: US$10.3m
  54. Brazil: US$10.3m
  55. Iran: US$10m
  56. Czechia: US$9.8m
  57. Greece: US$9.7m
  58. Serbia: US$9.2m
  59. Ukraine: US$8.2m
  60. Ireland: US$8.1m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Russia US$3.2bn 15.6%
2 Oman US$2.7bn 13.2%
3 Qatar US$1.8bn 8.8%
4 Saudi Arabia US$1.6bn 8%
5 Egypt US$1.5bn 7.5%
6 Algeria US$1bn 5%
7 Nigeria US$974.9m 4.8%
8 United Arab Emirates US$790.1m 3.9%
9 Malaysia US$756.5m 3.7%
10 Indonesia US$567.3m 2.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Brazil US$2.9bn 14.2%
2 India US$2.1bn 10.4%
3 United States US$1.9bn 9.2%
4 Australia US$1.4bn 7%
5 Thailand US$921.8m 4.5%
6 Türkiye US$880.7m 4.3%
7 France US$609.7m 3%
8 Mexico US$564.4m 2.8%
9 Canada US$531.5m 2.6%
10 Poland US$414.6m 2%

Binding rulings for similar goods 1

Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.

  • N275229 U.S. CBP 19 May 2016 · 3102.10.00.10

    The tariff classification of granular urea from Russia

Recent rule changes mentioning this code

Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.

  1. US Import and export controls

    Notice of Action: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation

    FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov

  2. US Tariff change

    Notice of Determination and Request for Comments Concerning Action Pursuant to Section 301: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation

    FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov

  3. EU Quota · Applies from:

    Council Regulation (EU) 2026/1181 of 22 May 2026 suspending the Common Customs Tariff duties referred to in Article 56(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, opening and providing for the management of autonomous tariff quotas for certain fertilisers

    CELEX 32026R1181 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu

  4. TR Tariff change

    İthalat Rejimi Kararında Değişiklik Yapılmasına İlişkin Karar (Karar Sayısı: 11002)

    RG 07.03.2026 sayı 33189 · Karar 11002 · Source: resmigazete.gov.tr

Rule changes →

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 3102.10 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 3102.10 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.

Goods from 173 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 6%; 173 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.

In the UK, additional duty of 20% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia (until 30 June 2027).

In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported urea worth £405.5m (up 33% on the year before), at an average of £0.38 per kg; Algeria supplied 21%, followed by Egypt.

World trade in urea reached US$20.5bn in 2024, down 12.4% on 2023.

Russia was the largest exporter with 15.6% of the total, ahead of Oman.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for urea, whether or not in aqueous solution?

Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution fall under HS subheading 3102.10, part of heading 3102, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on urea, whether or not in aqueous solution in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3102.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on urea, whether or not in aqueous solution in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3102.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most urea, whether or not in aqueous solution?

Russia, with US$3.2bn in 2024 (15.6% of world exports).

Which countries can export urea to the UK duty-free?

173 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of 6% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.

Is there anti-dumping duty on urea?

The UK charges additional duty of 20% on goods from Belarus and Russia until 30 June 2027. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.

Where does the UK import urea from?

In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Algeria (21%), Egypt (16%) and Germany (15%), out of total imports of £405.5m.

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