True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
2 declarable lines
Heading 5302 covers true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) that is raw or processed but not spun, plus tow and waste of true hemp. It has two declarable lines: 5302.10.00.00 for raw or retted hemp and 5302.90.00.00 for other. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Raw true hemp fiber
- Retted true hemp stalks
- True hemp tow
- True hemp waste
- True hemp yarn waste
- Garnetted stock of true hemp
- Processed but unspun true hemp fiber
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the material is true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) rather than flax, jute, or another bast fiber.
- Whether the hemp is raw or retted, which falls under 5302.10.00.00.
- Whether the hemp is processed but not spun, or is tow or waste, which falls under 5302.90.00.00.
- Whether the material has been spun into yarn, which would move it out of heading 5302.
Often confused with
- Heading 5301Raw flax fiber
Heading 5301 covers flax, a different bast fiber, not true hemp.
- Heading 5303Raw jute fiber
Heading 5303 covers jute and other bast fibers excluding true hemp.
- Heading 5306Flax yarn
Heading 5306 covers spun flax yarn, while heading 5302 covers unspun hemp materials.
- Heading 5308Hemp yarn
Spun hemp yarn is outside heading 5302; heading 5308 covers yarn of other vegetable textile fibers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for raw hemp fiber?
Raw or retted true hemp is classified under 5302.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for 5302.10.00.00 is Free.
What is the duty on retted hemp?
Retted true hemp falls under 5302.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for 5302.10.00.00 is Free.
How do I classify hemp tow or waste?
Hemp tow and waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock, are classified under 5302.90.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for 5302.90.00.00 is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.