Horticultural Peat Blocks from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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