Raw Peat Moss Blocks from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include phytosanitary certificates to prove peat is free of pests and viable seeds
• Declare exact moisture content as it affects weight-based duties and valuation
• Avoid contamination with soil to prevent reclassification as unlisted earths