Peat; articles of peat n.e.c. or included

HS v2017 Code: 681520

About peat; articles of peat n.e.c. or included

HS code 681520 covers peat and articles made from peat, which are not elsewhere classified or included. Peat is an organic material formed from the partial decomposition of plant matter, typically found in wetland environments. This industry plays a significant role in the global energy and agricultural sectors, providing a renewable and sustainable source of fuel, as well as a valuable soil amendment for horticulture and landscaping applications.

Production process

The production of peat involves the extraction and processing of the raw material from peatlands. This process typically begins with the mechanical removal of the peat from the ground, followed by drying and compaction to remove excess moisture. Depending on the intended use, the peat may undergo further processing, such as shredding, screening, or blending with other materials to create specialized products.

Production inputs

The primary input for the peat industry is the raw peat material, which is harvested from peatlands. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery and equipment for the extraction, processing, and packaging of peat products. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the peat industry include peat fuel, peat moss, and other peat-based products. Peat fuel is used for heating and power generation, while peat moss is a popular soil amendment and growing medium in the horticulture and landscaping industries. Peat-based products may also be used in other applications, such as 470610 Pulp of fibrous cellulosic material; of bamboo or 440130 Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms.

Revisions to 681520

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 681520. The most recent 1 version of this code (681520) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 681520 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
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Family tree for peat; articles of peat n.e.c. or included

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/68'>68: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including articles of peat), n.e.c. or included</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681520'>681520: Peat; articles of peat n.e.c. or included</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681510'>681510: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances; non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681591'>681591: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances; containing magnesite, dolomite or chromite</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681599'>681599: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances; n.e.c. or included in heading no. 6815</a>"]

    

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