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U.S. imports of articles of peat (nesoi) (HS 681520) totaled $600K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Articles of Peat (NESOI) imports of $600K in April 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $961K.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $570K | $198K | -$372K |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $29K | +$29K |
| MEXICO | -- | $25K | +$25K |
| JAPAN | $24K | -- | -$24K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $6K | -- | -$6K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6815200000 | ARTICLES OF PEAT | $600K | 10.00% | $3K |
ARTICLES OF PEAT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6815200000 | ARTICLES OF PEAT | $255K |
ARTICLES OF PEAT
19.5K kg
OTHR ARTS NESOI OF CMNT ETC
HS 681099
MARBLE, TRAVERTINE AND ALABASTER, WORKD, NESOI
HS 680291
WORDK MONUMENTAL OR BUILDING STONE, NESOI
HS 680299
GRANITE, NESOI
HS 680293
ABRASIVES ON A BASE MATERIAL OTH THN FABRC O PAPER
HS 680530
ARTICLES OF ASPHALT OR SIMILAR MATERIALS IN ROLLS
HS 680710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $170K | $174K | +$5K |
| Michigan | $258K | -- | -$258K |
| California | $48K | $8K | -$40K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $318K | -- | -$318K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $102K | $131K | +$29K |
| DETROIT, MI | $47K | -- | -$47K |