Peat Insulation Blocks from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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