U.S. imports of Articles of Peat (NESOI) (HS 681520) totaled $350K in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Articles of Peat (NESOI) paid $5K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.34% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Articles of Peat (NESOI) imports of $350K in August 2026 ran 52% below the year-to-date monthly average of $733K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataManufactured articles derived from peat — including horticultural pots, insulation boards, and specialty absorbent products — classify under 6815200000, a residual line for peat-based goods not covered elsewhere in the schedule. Canada dominates US supply under this heading, a natural outcome of Canada's extensive sphagnum peat deposits and proximity to US markets; Japan and the Netherlands are also notable sources. Peat articles used in horticulture are distinct from raw or prepared peat (classified in Chapter 27), and the article must have a definite shape or function to qualify here rather than as a bulk material. Importers should note that peat products with soil or growing media components may trigger USDA APHIS phytosanitary review at entry.
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Peat articles that contain or are associated with soil, growing media, or plant material may be subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection and may require an import permit. Pure manufactured peat articles (such as molded peat pots with no added soil) are generally lower risk, but importers should confirm with APHIS whether their specific product requires a permit or phytosanitary certificate, particularly when sourced from countries with regulated pest concerns.
Raw and prepared peat, including peat litter and peat used as fuel, classifies under Chapter 27. An article of peat under heading 6815200000 must be a manufactured product with a definite shape, form, or function — such as a molded seedling pot, an insulation panel, or an absorbent block. Bulk peat sold as a growing medium or soil amendment would not qualify as an article under this heading.
Subheading 7 of 7 in heading 6815
Subheading 681520 · $350K of $92.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$350KYoY · free account
Exports
$173KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.7M of Articles of Peat (NESOI) and exported $4.0M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Netherlands together supply 91% of it. Japan pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
87.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.34% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6815200000 | Articles of Peat | $350K | 1.34% | 12.39% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6815200000 | Articles of Peat | $173K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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