Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Peat, Including Peat Litter, Whether or Not Agglomerated (HS 270300) totaled $34.3M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Peat, Including Peat Litter, Whether or Not Agglomerated paid $5K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Peat, Including Peat Litter, Whether or Not Agglomerated imports of $34.3M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $28.2M.
Last updated: August 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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6.0K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2703
Subheading 270300 · $34.3M of $34.3M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2703000000 | Peat (Including Peat Litter), Incl Agglomrtd | $34.3M | 0.01% | 0.13% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2703000000 | Peat (Including Peat Litter), Incl Agglomrtd | $1.3M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$34.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $367.6M of Peat, Including Peat Litter, Whether or Not Agglomerated and exported $26.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Latvia together supply 96% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
99.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.01% of imports for consumption.