6815.20.00.00 - Articles of peat 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 20% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 6815.20.00.00, specifically encompasses articles manufactured from peat. Peat, a combustible natural organic matter formed by the partial decomposition of plant material in bogs and marshes, serves as the primary constituent for items falling within this heading. Examples of such articles could include peat-based fuel briquettes, horticultural peat products like potting soil amendments, or other shaped articles where peat is the principal component by weight or value.
This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6815.10, which covers carbon fibers and articles made from carbon fibers and graphite for non-electrical uses. While both relate to carbonaceous materials, 6815.20.00.00 is exclusively for articles derived from peat, a distinctly different organic substance with unique physical and chemical properties compared to graphite or manufactured carbon fibers. The other sibling, 6815.99, pertains to "other articles" within the broader scope of Chapter 68, meaning items of stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified. Articles of peat are specifically carved out and assigned their own dedicated classification.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 6815.20.00.00 depends on the definitive presence of peat as the essential material in the manufactured article, distinguishing it from other mineral-based articles covered by Chapter 68.