What the buyer specifies
- Total and available nutrient analysis and tolerances
- Nitrogen and phosphate sources
- Granule size, strength, moisture and caking limits
- Crop, soil and planting programme
- Required sulphur, zinc, boron or other additions
- Quantity, packing, destination and shipment window
- Delivery rule, inspection and registration
The 20-20-0 designation is a trade reference. The live offer and final contract set the binding formulation, nutrient sources and physical 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
The file 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.