Product classification
HS code for Peat: 6815.20
Peat, articles of peat n.e.c. or included.
Classification of peat under HS 6815.20
HS code 681520 is specifically assigned to articles made of peat. While raw peat used as a fuel source or a soil amendment is classified in Chapter 27 (specifically 270300), manufactured items where peat is the primary constituent material fall under Chapter 68. This chapter encompasses articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar mineral substances. Heading 6815 is a residual heading for articles of stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included in the nomenclature. Subheading 681520 provides a specific carve-out for peat-based products. The classification applies when the peat has undergone a manufacturing process to be shaped into a specific article, such as molded pots for horticulture or insulating sheets for construction. The transition from Chapter 27 to Chapter 68 occurs when the material is no longer just a raw mineral substance but has been transformed into a finished or semi-finished product with a specific utility beyond its use as a raw material or fuel.
- Covers
- Molded peat pots for seed starting
- Peat-based biodegradable planting containers
- Compressed peat sheets for thermal insulation
- Peat blocks for acoustic dampening
- Decorative articles made of pressed peat
- Peat-based filters for water treatment (shaped)
- Also under 6815.20
- Jiffy Peat Pellets
- Lambert Peat Moss
- Premier Tech Horticulture Pro-Mix
- Klasmann-Deilmann substrates
Codes often confused with 6815.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 270300, which covers raw peat, including peat litter, whether or not agglomerated. Importers often use 270300 for peat pots, but because the pots are manufactured articles, 681520 is the correct code. Another confusion arises with HS code 310100, which covers animal or vegetable fertilizers. While peat is often used in fertilizers, pure peat articles are not considered fertilizers in the context of Chapter 31 unless they are mixed with chemical nutrients or other fertilizing elements.
Top exporters and importers of HS 681520 (the code used for peat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 681520 (the code used for peat) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 681520, not only peat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $9.2M 30% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $5.5M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.2M 14% of world exports
World total: $30M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $9.5M 27% of world imports
- 2 Canada $4.1M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $4.0M 11% of world imports
World total: $36M 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 peat
Brazil classifies peat under NCM 6815.20.00: HS 6815.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about peat
What is the HS code for Peat?
The HS code for Peat is 681520 (Peat; articles of peat n.e.c. or included). Articles made of peat are classified under HS code 681520. Raw peat for fuel or gardening is classified under 270300.
How do I classify Peat for customs?
Peat is classified under HS code 681520 — Peat; articles of peat n.e.c. or included. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are peat pots classified as gardening tools?
No, peat pots are classified by their constituent material under HS code 681520 as articles of peat, rather than as mechanical tools or equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of peat (HS 681520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 681520 (the code used for peat) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($9.2M, 30% of world exports), Denmark ($5.5M) and the United States ($4.2M). World exports came to about $30M, 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 peat (HS 681520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 681520 (the code used for peat) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($9.5M, 27% of world imports), Canada ($4.1M) and Germany ($4.0M). World imports came to about $36M, 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.
Is the HS code for Peat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 681520 for Peat is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for peat in Brazil?
In Brazil, peat (HS 681520) is classified under NCM 6815.20.00.