What are the special requirements to import Fertilizers The process and formalities to import Fertilizers may differ from one another and in country to country. Also different procedures and formalities to import each items might be different under import of Fertilizers. However, some of the common requirements to import Fertilizers or urea in major countries are explained below: Import permit directly through government agencies Some of the imports under mineral or chemical fertilizers and nitrogenous are allowed through import permit directly through government agencies of importing country. For example in India, Urea is allowed to import through State Trading Corporation, MMTC and Indian Potash limited (Government of India enterprises). Any goods, import or export of which is governed through exclusive or special privileges granted to STE(s), may be imported or exported by STE(s) as per conditions specified in ITC (HS). DGFT may, however, grant an Authorization to any other person to import or export any of these goods. Such STE(s) shall make any such purchases or sales involving imports or exports solely in accordance with commercial considerations, including price, quality, availability, marketability, transportation and other conditions of purchase or sale in a non discriminatory manner and shall afford enterprises of other countries adequate opportunity, in accordance with customary business practices, to compete for participation in such purchases or sales. Certificate of Origin to import Fertilizers The source of origin of imported Fertilizers is required in almost all countries. So a certificate of origin issued by necessary approved authorities at exporting country is required to import Fertilizers.