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U.S. imports of peat, including peat litter, whether or not agglomerated (HS 270300) totaled $26.7M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Peat, Including Peat Litter, Whether or Not Agglomerated paid $5K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.3% on $90K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPeat is a partially decomposed organic material harvested from bogs and used extensively as a horticultural growing medium, soil conditioner, and — in agglomerated form — as a low-grade solid fuel. Canada is by far the dominant supplier to the US market, with Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and Lithuania rounding out the top sources, reflecting the Baltic region's vast peat reserves and established export infrastructure. All US imports enter under a single tariff line (2703000000), covering both loose peat litter and compressed or agglomerated forms. Horticultural importers should note that peat from certain origins may be subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements if it contains plant material or soil organisms that could pose a pest risk.
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APHIS requirements for peat depend on its form and origin. Processed, heat-treated, or commercially sterilized peat products may be exempt from phytosanitary certification, while raw or minimally processed peat from certain origins may require a phytosanitary certificate and port-of-entry inspection. Importers should consult current APHIS import regulations or a licensed customs broker before the first shipment.
No — heading 2703 covers peat in all its commercial forms, whether used as a fuel, growing medium, or litter, and the single 10-digit line (2703000000) applies regardless of end use. The intended application does not change the tariff classification, though it may affect other regulatory requirements such as APHIS review or EPA solid-fuel standards.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $24.6M | $1.0M | -$23.6M |
| LATVIA | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| MEXICO | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| ESTONIA | $319K | -- | -$319K |
| NETHERLANDS | $129K | -- | -$129K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2703000000 | PEAT (INCLUDING PEAT LITTER), INCL AGGLOMRTD | $26.7M | 5.33% | $5K |
PEAT (INCLUDING PEAT LITTER), INCL AGGLOMRTD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2703000000 | PEAT (INCLUDING PEAT LITTER), INCL AGGLOMRTD | $2.2M |
PEAT (INCLUDING PEAT LITTER), INCL AGGLOMRTD
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $3.4M | $3K | -$3.4M |
| California | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| Texas | $1.9M | $407K | -$1.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBINA, ND | $3.7M | $427K | -$3.2M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $3.8M | -- | -$3.8M |
| HOULTON, ME | $2.5M | -- | -$2.5M |