What the buyer specifies
- Total and available nutrient analysis and tolerances
- Nutrient sources and chloride restrictions
- Granule size, strength, moisture and caking limits
- Crop, soil and application programme
- Required secondary nutrients or micronutrients
- Quantity, packing and shipment window
- Destination, delivery rule, inspection and registration
The 17-17-17 designation is a trade reference, not a universal crop recommendation. The live offer and final contract set the binding formulation and tolerances.
Origin and delivery planning
Suitable origins are assessed against the buyer’s specification, quantity, shipment window, destination and landed economics. The live offer identifies the proposed producer or seller, country of origin, load point, quantity and route.
Each proposed transaction is reviewed using the actual origin, counterparties, banks, vessel or carrier, route and destination.
The parties select the appropriate Incoterms® 2020 rule only after confirming the transport mode and exact named port or place.
Inspection and destination requirements
Documents may include a certificate of analysis, certificate of origin, safety data, independent nutrient and weight inspection and transport documents.
Product, import, inspection, customs and documentation requirements are confirmed for the actual destination, importer and declared end use.