Horticultural Peat Pellets
Small, cylindrical pellets made from compressed peat moss, used for seed starting in nurseries. Classified as agglomerated peat under HTS 2703.00.00.00 due to its peat composition and form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing animal/vegetable fertilizers
Peat with organic fertilizers classified as such in Chapter 31.
If encapsulated in plastic netting
Plastic articles containing peat may shift to plastics chapter.
If for creosote-treated peat
Oils/creosote impregnation moves to coal tar oils.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'agglomerated peat' on invoices to align with tariff wording
• Provide growing media import permits if required by APHIS for plant pests
• Watch for over-compression that might resemble plastic pellets
Related Products under HTS 2703.00.00.00
Agglomerated Peat Briquettes
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.
Raw Peat Moss Blocks
Unprocessed blocks of sphagnum peat moss harvested from bogs, used primarily as a soil conditioner in gardening. Falls under HTS 2703.00.00.00 as raw peat, whether or not agglomerated into blocks.
Peat Litter for Animal Bedding
Dried and shredded peat specifically processed as absorbent litter for animal stalls and pet bedding. Explicitly included in HTS 2703.00.00.00 as 'peat litter,' whether or not agglomerated.
Dried Peat Fuel Chunks
Air-dried chunks of peat harvested for use as a solid fuel in stoves and boilers. Enters under HTS 2703.00.00.00 as peat, including forms suitable for burning.
Sphagnum Peat Moss Bale
Baled sphagnum peat moss in loose or lightly compressed form for horticultural soil amendment. HTS 2703.00.00.00 covers all peat including non-agglomerated sphagnum types.
Compressed Peat Fuel Logs
Machine-pressed logs from peat fibers designed for fireplace and heater fuel. Agglomerated form qualifies under HTS 2703.00.00.00 for peat fuels.