Horticultural Peat Pellets
Small cylindrical pellets made from compressed peat moss, used for seed starting in nurseries. The compression creates an agglomerated peat product, and the horticultural use does not remove it from tariff item 2703.00.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pellets are impregnated with fertilizers
Fertilizer-treated products fall under animal or vegetable fertilizers.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pellets contain no fertilizer or growth additives, which could shift classification to Chapter 31
• Provide a product description emphasizing the peat composition
• Ensure packaging is labeled for horticultural use to match the declared tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 2703.00.00
Agglomerated Peat Briquettes
Compressed blocks of dried peat moss formed into briquettes for use as a solid fuel. The agglomeration process does not alter the peat's chemical nature, so it remains classified as peat under tariff item 2703.00.00.
Compressed Peat Fuel Logs
Machine-pressed logs made from peat fibers, designed for combustion in fireplaces and heaters. The pressing process creates an agglomerated peat product, squarely within the scope of tariff item 2703.00.00.
Dried Peat Fuel Chunks
Air-dried chunks of peat harvested for use as solid fuel in stoves and boilers. Drying is a natural process that does not alter the peat's classification, and the chunks are not agglomerated, yet still fall under tariff item 2703.00.00.
Granulated Peat Litter
Granular peat product processed for use as cat litter or poultry bedding, valued for its high absorbency. Tariff item 2703.00.00 explicitly includes peat litter, whether or not agglomerated, covering this granulated form.
Peat Litter for Animal Bedding
Dried and shredded peat processed as absorbent bedding for animal stalls and pets. Tariff item 2703.00.00 explicitly covers 'peat litter,' making this product a direct match regardless of its agglomeration state.
Peat Moss Soil Conditioner
Milled peat moss packaged for use as a soil conditioner in agriculture and landscaping. The milling process does not chemically alter the peat, so it remains classified under tariff item 2703.00.00 as peat.