Agglomerated Peat Briquettes from China
Compressed blocks of peat formed by agglomerating dried peat moss into briquettes for efficient handling and combustion. Classified under HTS 2703.00.00.00 as agglomerated peat, which includes any form of peat processed into solid shapes without changing its essential character.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify peat content via lab analysis to confirm classification under 2703, avoiding misclassification as soil amendments
• Provide certificates of origin and moisture content documentation to facilitate customs clearance
• Ensure packaging prevents dust emission during transport to comply with environmental handling regs