Product classification
HS code for Peat pots: 6815.20
Peat, articles of peat n.e.c. or included.
Classification of peat pots under HS 6815.20
Peat pots are classified under HS code 6815.20. These items are manufactured articles used primarily in horticulture for seed germination and plant propagation. The classification is driven by the constituent material, which is peat, typically compressed and molded into the shape of a pot or tray. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 68 covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Heading 6815 specifically includes articles of stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified, and subheading 6815.20 is explicitly reserved for "Articles of peat." Because these pots are finished products made from peat fibers, they meet the criteria for this heading. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule 3(b) if the pots are considered a composite good, but since they are essentially 100% peat (sometimes with a minimal binder), GRI 1 is sufficient. These pots are designed to be planted directly into the ground, where they biodegrade, allowing the roots to grow through the walls. This functional characteristic does not change their classification as an article of peat. It is important to distinguish these from pots made of wood pulp or paper, which fall under different chapters entirely.
- Covers
- Biodegradable peat pots
- Peat seed starter trays
- Molded peat strips for seedlings
- Peat pellets (when encased in a thin mesh or molded)
- Round and square peat planting containers
- 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. Peat pots are often confused with HS code 4823.69, which covers trays, dishes, plates, and cups of paper or paperboard. While they look similar to molded pulp containers, the material composition is the deciding factor. If the pot is made of wood pulp, it belongs in Chapter 48; if it is made of peat, it must be in 6815.20. Another misclassification is 3926.90, which is the residual code for plastic articles, often used by mistake for any gardening container. Finally, some may attempt to use 2703.00, but that code is for raw peat, not manufactured articles like pots.
Top exporters and importers of HS 681520 (the code used for peat pots), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 681520 (the code used for peat pots) 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 pots.
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 pots
Brazil classifies peat pots 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 pots
What is the HS code for Peat pots?
The HS code for Peat pots is 681520 (Peat; articles of peat n.e.c. or included). The correct HS code for pots manufactured from peat is 6815.20.
How do I classify Peat pots for customs?
Peat pots 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 paper products?
No, despite their appearance, peat pots are classified as articles of peat under 6815.20, not as paper products under Chapter 48.
Which countries are the top exporters of peat pots (HS 681520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 681520 (the code used for peat pots) 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 pots (HS 681520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 681520 (the code used for peat pots) 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 pots the same in all countries?
The base HS code 681520 for Peat pots 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 pots in Brazil?
In Brazil, peat pots (HS 681520) is classified under NCM 6815.20.00.