Sphagnum Peat Moss Bale
Baled sphagnum peat moss in loose or lightly compressed form for horticultural soil amendment. The baling process does not constitute agglomeration, but tariff item 2703.00.00 covers all forms of peat, including non-agglomerated sphagnum.
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 product is cereal straw, not peat
Straw used for bedding or mulch is classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the bales contain no added wetting agents or dyes that could alter classification
• Provide a phytosanitary certificate if required for agricultural imports
• Declare the product as horticultural peat to align with its intended use
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.
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.
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.