Compressed Peat Pots for Seedlings from Germany
Biodegradable pots molded from peat for starting seeds and transplanting directly into soil. These are articles of peat under HTS 6815.20.00.00, valued for horticultural applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm pots decompose fully without plastic additives via material safety data sheets
• Ship in bulk trays rather than retail packs to optimize duties and avoid quota issues
• Label as '100% peat pots' to support Chapter 68 classification over plastics