Peat Insulation Blocks

Lightweight blocks of processed peat used for thermal and acoustic insulation in construction. HTS 6815.20.00.00 covers these as peat-based building material articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6809.19.00.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If densely compressed for load-bearing walls

High-density peat mimics worked stone, moving to Chapter 68 stone articles.

4016.99Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If bound with rubber latex binders

Rubber-dominated insulation classifies under Chapter 40 rubber articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide fire resistance test results meeting ASTM E84 standards for building code compliance

Declare density specs (under 200kg/m³) to confirm as insulation not structural stone

Use non-wood pallets to prevent Chapter 44 cross-contamination in classification