HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2703.00 – Peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated
HS code 2703.00 is the 6-digit subheading for peat, (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated. It is used for raw peat, milled peat, peat briquettes, peat pellets and horticultural peat.
What HS 2703.00 covers
This comprehensive code covers peat in all its forms, whether raw, processed, or agglomerated, and includes peat litter. Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter, typically found in wetlands. It is primarily used as a fuel, especially in countries with abundant peat bogs, for electricity generation and domestic heating. Beyond fuel, peat is extensively used in horticulture as a soil conditioner, growing medium, and for mushroom cultivation due to its water retention and aeration properties. Peat litter, a specific form, is often used for animal bedding. Major exporters are countries with vast peatlands, while importers include nations with strong agricultural sectors or those seeking alternative, albeit carbon-intensive, fuel sources. Environmental concerns regarding peat extraction, particularly its role as a carbon sink and habitat, increasingly influence its trade and usage, leading to a shift towards more sustainable alternatives in some markets.
- Covers
- Raw peat
- Milled peat
- Peat briquettes
- Peat pellets
- Horticultural peat
- Peat moss
- Peat litter
- Mushroom casing peat
- Examples
- Klasmann-Deilmann peat substrates
- Jiffy peat pellets
- Lambert Peat Moss
- Premier Tech Horticulture peat products
Codes often confused with 2703.00
Common mistake. This code is distinct from lignite (2702XX) and other coals (2701XX) due to its organic, less carbonized nature. Horticultural peat can sometimes be confused with other growing media (e.g., 140490 for other vegetable products).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 270300, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 270300 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. The Netherlands reports $17.6B of its chapter 27 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $405M 21% of world exports
- 2 Latvia $382M 20% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $230M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $411M 19% of world imports
- 2 China $178M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $176M 8.3% of world imports
The Netherlands reports $17.6B of its chapter 27 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2703.00
Brazil does not split HS 2703.00: its NCM code is 2703.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 27.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2703.00
What is HS code 270300?
HS code 270300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated. This comprehensive code covers peat in all its forms, whether raw, processed, or agglomerated, and includes peat litter. Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter, typically found in wetlands. It is primarily used as a fuel, especially in countries with abundant peat bogs, for electricity generation and domestic heating. Beyond fuel, peat is extensively used in horticulture as a soil conditioner, growing medium, and for mushroom cultivation due to its water retention and aeration properties. Peat litter, a specific form, is often used for animal bedding. Major exporters are countries with vast peatlands, while importers include nations with strong agricultural sectors or those seeking alternative, albeit carbon-intensive, fuel sources. Environmental concerns regarding peat extraction, particularly its role as a carbon sink and habitat, increasingly influence its trade and usage, leading to a shift towards more sustainable alternatives in some markets.
What products fall under HS code 270300?
Raw peat, milled peat, peat briquettes, peat pellets, horticultural peat, peat moss, peat litter, mushroom casing peat
What are common misclassifications for HS code 270300?
This code is distinct from lignite (2702XX) and other coals (2701XX) due to its organic, less carbonized nature. Horticultural peat can sometimes be confused with other growing media (e.g., 140490 for other vegetable products).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 270300?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 270300 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($405M, 21% of world exports), Latvia ($382M) and the Netherlands ($230M). World exports came to about $1.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 270300?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 270300 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($411M, 19% of world imports), China ($178M) and the Netherlands ($176M). World imports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The Netherlands reports $17.6B of its chapter 27 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
How is HS code 270300 structured?
HS code 270300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (27) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 270300?
In Brazil, HS code 270300 is NCM 2703.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.