What the buyer specifies
- Declared agricultural, industrial or other end use that is agreed and legally permissible
- Total nitrogen and biuret limits
- Granular or prilled form
- Particle-size distribution, strength, moisture and caking limits
- Quantity, packing and shipment programme
- Preferred origin and acceptable alternatives
- Destination, delivery rule, inspection and registration
A GOST or national grade name is not a substitute for the full specification. The live offer and final contract state the binding grade, analysis, physical form 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 weight and quality inspection and transport documents. Packing, coatings and storage protection are agreed for the destination climate and handling chain.
Product, import, inspection, customs and documentation requirements are confirmed for the actual destination, importer and declared end use.