Compressed Peat Pots for Seedlings from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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