Horticultural Peat Blocks from China
Pre-cut blocks of peat used as growing medium for plants, flowers, and seedlings in gardening. These peat articles under HTS 6815.20.00.00 serve as soil amendments rather than raw material.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include phytosanitary certificates confirming peat is sterilized and free of pests or pathogens
• Document as 'compressed peat substrate' to differentiate from raw peat soil conditioners
• Avoid retail packaging over 50kg to prevent scrutiny under consumer product rules