Peat Briquettes for Fuel from Japan
Compressed blocks of dried peat used primarily as a solid fuel for heating and cooking. These fall under HTS 6815.20.00.00 as articles of peat, specifically manufactured forms not classified elsewhere in the tariff schedule.
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
• Verify peat content exceeds 50% by weight and obtain certificates of origin from peat-producing countries like Ireland or Canada
• Ensure packaging complies with ISPM 15 for wooden pallets to avoid fumigation delays at customs
• Declare as fuel articles to prevent misclassification as raw peat under agricultural headings